Common use of Training for Occupational Health and Safety Representatives Clause in Contracts

Training for Occupational Health and Safety Representatives. Occupational Health and Safety Representatives will be afforded a minimum of five days training per annum at accredited WorkCover training programs, or seminars conducted by WorkCover or a third party other than a trade union (“Third Party”). Occupational Health and Safety Representatives will be paid their normal rate including all allowances while attending these courses. Employees appointed as Shop Stewards or employee representatives by the employees will be given a maximum of five days training per annum (cumulative to a maximum of 15 days) at a training program or seminars chosen by the Shop Xxxxxxx/employee representative and conducted by a Third Party which is for the purpose of assisting them effectively to undertake their respective roles. Shop Stewards/employee representatives will be paid their normal rate including all allowances while attending these courses. Additional Third Party training can be undertaken by agreement. Sufficient notice shall be given to the Employer to enable agreement for employees to attend these courses or seminars.