Basic Training for Safety Representatives (SVP) – New as an SVP? Start with Confidence!
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Basic Training for Safety Representatives (SVP) – New as an SVP? Start with Confidence!

Expert:innen der Arbeiterkammer, des Arbeitsmedizinischen Instituts, der Allgemeinen Unfallversicherungsanstalt und des Arbeitsinspektorats

As a safety representative (SVP), you are the most important point of contact for health and safety in the workplace. In this three-day basic training course in Pörtschach, you will gain the legal foundation knowledge and practical tools to identify hazards at an early stage. Learn directly from the experts at AK, AUVA and the Labour Inspectorate! 🔬🔰

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Description

The basic training for safety representatives (SVP) provides you with compact and practical essential knowledge for your new role. You will learn about the legal foundations, how to properly assess workplaces and processes, and how to act in a solution-oriented manner in conflict situations. In addition to theory, the direct exchange with the most important institutions in employee protection is a priority.

Learning Objectives

After successfully completing this seminar, participants will be able to:

  • Systematically identify hazard sources in the workplace, assess them correctly and initiate preventive measures.
  • Safely apply and represent the legal rights and duties of an SVP in the company.
  • Act as a competent interface between employees, employers and external supervisory authorities.
  • Constructively manage difficult conversations and conflict situations in the context of occupational safety.
  • Use the support services of AUVA, the Labour Inspectorate and employee representatives in a targeted manner for the company.

Notes

Costs: The course fees are fully covered by the Arbeiterkammer Kärnten. Note: Optional overnight stays at the seminar hotel must be booked and paid for separately. Until 7 September, a contingent has been reserved at Parkhotel Pörtschach. Booking link: Parkhotel Pörtschach 

Course content

  • Legal foundations of employee protection: rights, duties and legal responsibility of the safety representative (SVP).
  • Hazard assessment and evaluation: methods for identifying risks, workplace assessment and initiating preventive protective measures.
  • Communication and conflict management: strategies for handling conflict situations and raising employee awareness of safety issues.
  • The Austrian occupational safety system: cooperation and support from the Labour Inspectorate, Allgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt (AUVA) and cross-company employee representatives.
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Target group

Future or newly appointed safety representatives (SVP) in Carinthian companies.

Dates and teaching units

28Sep

Pörtschach 2026

28.09.2026 - 30.09.2026 (3 days)

Klagenfurt

Montag, 28.09.2026

08:00 - 17:00

Dienstag, 29.09.2026

08:00 - 17:00

Mittwoch, 30.09.2026

08:00 - 17:00

Anmeldeschluss: 18.09.2026

Next date

Parkhotel Pörtschach

Hans Pruscha Weg 5, Pörtschach am Wörthersee, Österreich

Montag, 28.09.2026

08:00 - 17:00 o'clock

Language of instruction: German

Anmeldeschluss: 18.09.2026

Course provider: Arbeiterkammer Carinthia

Arbeiterkammer Carinthia

Course provider: Arbeiterkammer Carinthia

For questions about course content, please contact:

Arbeiterkammer Carinthia

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