Worker Health & Safety Training
Unions NSW is a SafeWork NSW accredited trainer in both Entry Holder Permit Training and Health and Safety Representative Training.
Health & Safety Representative Training (HSR Training)
Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) are elected by their work group to represent the workers in their work group on health and safety matters.
Once elected a Health and Safety Representative can request training. A trained HSR can issue Provisional Improvement Notices (PINs) and direct a cease work when necessary.
Unions NSW provides training on request. We require a minimum of five HSRs to undertake the training. The training consists of a five-day, face to face course, which can be delivered in five consecutive days or split into two lots, e.g. Three days followed by two days over a course of two or three weeks.
2026 HSR Refresher Training Day – Wednesday 25th November 2026
Unions NSW and SafeWork NSW are coming together for another year to deliver refresher training to health and safety representatives (HSRs) working in NSW.
The day has been designed to provide the most up-to-date information on how HSRs can have a real impact in safeguarding their workplace in their critical role as an HSR. You will also have the opportunity to network with fellow HSRs and share experiences.
Topics
- Gain an understanding of work health and safety (WHS) legislation, and how it applies to your role as elected HSRs.
- Find out more about your powers under the WHS legislation to issue Provisional Improvement Notices (PINS) and direct unsafe work to cease.
- Receive the latest updates and insights on workplace consultation and safety standards.
Eligibility
To take part in the training you must:
- be an elected HSR or deputy HSR, and
- have completed the HSR five-day training by an approved training provider.
Event details:
Date: Wednesday 25th November 2026
Location: NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre, 37 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm (registration from 8:00am)
Cost: Free
Registration: Complete the registration form SWNSW Engagement App
Spaces are limited. SafeWork NSW will contact you by email to confirm your place in the refresher training.
Important: Your place is confirmed only after eligibility and HSR or Deputy HSR status are verified. Please wait for your confirmation email before making travel plans.
Entry Permit Holder Training (EPH Training)
Union officials wishing to undertake work health and safety inspections and discuss work health and safety matters with members must hold a valid entry permit. Officials must hold an entry permit for work health and safety, along with the relevant State or Federal right of entry permit. This will allow union officials to enter workplaces with the relevant notice to conduct safety inspections and discuss safety issues with members and Health & Safety Representatives.
The EPH training course is a one-day face to face training course. Unions NSW offers the training on request and with at least five officials but no more than twenty. The training can be undertaken at Trades Hall or at your own union premises.
Entry Permit holder Training (EPH)
Unions Official Only
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To obtain a WHS Entry Permit, officials must already hold a State or Federal Right of Entry Permit.
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On completion of the course, union officials will be able to apply to the Industrial Relations Commission for a NSW Work Health & Safety (WHS) Entry Permit.
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This permit allows entry into workplaces to investigate suspected health and safety contraventions.
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Permits discussions about WHS issues with members and potential members.
Health & Safety Representative Training (HSR)
Elected Health and Safety Representatives
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We require a minimum of five HSRs to undertake the training.
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After completing training, a HSR can: Issue Provisional Improvement Notices (PINs).
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Direct a cease work when necessary.
Training Booking Enquiries
For more information or to enquire about training, please contact :
Unions NSW