Online Health and Safety Training GUT-KUT
Annual online Health and Safety Training for KUT/GUT members in Bulgarian companies. English-language training under Ordinance No. 4 of 3 November 1998. 60 days access, online test and certificate
Annual Online Health and Safety Training for Working Conditions Committee and Group Members (KUT/GUT) is intended for employer representatives and employee representatives who participate in Working Conditions Committees and Working Conditions Groups in Bulgarian companies.
The training is conducted in accordance with Bulgarian Ordinance No. 4 of 3 November 1998 on the training of representatives in Working Conditions Committees and Groups and the applicable requirements of Ordinance No. RD-07-2 of 16 December 2009.
Access: 60 days to the lectures, training materials and online test.
Test: minimum score of 75% to pass.
Attempts: unlimited during the active access period.
User account: 24/7 access to training courses, proforma invoices, invoices, completed tests and results.
Certificate: issued after successful completion of the annual training.
Price per participant
€48.00 VAT included
Advance payment: access is activated immediately after payment is received.
Without advance payment: select cash on delivery or payment and collection from our office.
What do KUT and GUT mean?
KUT means Working Conditions Committee.
GUT means Working Conditions Group.
These are the structures through which employer representatives and employee representatives participate in discussions and activities concerning working conditions, occupational risks and occupational health and safety measures in Bulgarian companies.
Who should take this course?
- members of Working Conditions Committees (KUT);
- members of Working Conditions Groups (GUT);
- employer representatives in KUT/GUT;
- employee representatives in KUT/GUT;
- foreign managers and employees participating in KUT/GUT structures in Bulgarian companies;
- HR and occupational health and safety professionals who are formally appointed as KUT/GUT representatives.
What is the purpose of the annual training?
The annual training is intended to refresh and expand the knowledge of KUT/GUT representatives, improve their effectiveness and familiarise them with changes and developments in occupational health and safety requirements.
What does the training cover?
- Bulgarian occupational health and safety legislation;
- functions and responsibilities of KUT/GUT representatives;
- participation of employees and employer representatives in occupational health and safety activities;
- identification of workplace hazards and occupational risks;
- risk assessment and preventive measures;
- review of working conditions and occupational health and safety measures;
- prevention of occupational accidents and occupational diseases;
- personal and collective protective measures;
- communication and cooperation between employer and employee representatives on health and safety matters;
- changes and developments in occupational health and safety requirements.
The training materials remain available in the participant's user account during the active 60-day access period.
Legal basis for the training
Bulgarian Ordinance No. 4 of 3 November 1998
Ordinance No. 4 regulates the training of employer representatives and employee representatives participating in Working Conditions Committees and Working Conditions Groups in Bulgarian enterprises.
The Ordinance distinguishes between initial training and annual refresher training.
Ordinance No. RD-07-2 of 16 December 2009
Ordinance No. RD-07-2 regulates occupational health and safety training and instruction. For members of Working Conditions Committees and Groups, their specific training is carried out in accordance with the requirements of Ordinance No. 4.
Initial training and annual training – what is the difference?
Initial KUT/GUT training
Completed after election as a representative and has a minimum duration of 30 training hours.
Annual KUT/GUT training
Refresher and development training with a minimum duration of 6 training hours.
How to start the training
Payment methods
1. Advance payment
A proforma invoice containing the payment details is provided.
Payment can be made by bank transfer, through ePay, EasyPay or another payment method that allows payment using the details stated on the proforma invoice.
After payment is received, access to the training is activated immediately by the ZBUT.BG team.
2. Cash on delivery
You can start the training without advance payment.
After successful completion, the original certificate is sent by courier with cash on delivery. The training is paid for when the shipment is received.
With this option, the certificate is not sent in advance by email.
3. Payment and collection from the office
You can start the training without advance payment. After successful completion, payment is made and the original certificate is collected in person from the office of Medical Consulting Ltd.
How does the online training work?
After activation, you receive 60 days of access to the lectures, training materials and online test. The training can be completed at your own pace during the active access period.
Minimum score: 75%.
Number of attempts: unlimited.
Access period: 60 days after activation.
Your ZBUT.BG account
After registration, you have 24/7 access to your user account.
- active and completed training courses;
- proforma invoices and issued invoices;
- completed online tests;
- test results;
- training materials during the active access period;
- information about submitted orders.
Certificate
After successful completion of the training and online test, a certificate for completed annual training of a Working Conditions Committee or Working Conditions Group representative is issued.
Advance payment
The certificate is sent by email. The original is sent by courier or collected in person from our office.
Cash on delivery
The original certificate is sent by courier and the training is paid for upon receipt. The certificate is not sent in advance by email.
Collection from the office
After successful completion, payment is made and the original certificate is collected in person from the office.
Training frequency
Representatives in Working Conditions Committees and Groups complete annual refresher training.
The annual training has a minimum duration of 6 training hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do KUT and GUT mean?
KUT means Working Conditions Committee and GUT means Working Conditions Group. These are structures established under Bulgarian occupational health and safety legislation for employer and employee participation in matters concerning working conditions.
Is this initial or annual KUT/GUT training?
This course is annual refresher training. Initial training is a separate programme with a minimum duration of 30 training hours.
How often is KUT/GUT training required?
KUT/GUT representatives complete annual refresher training with a minimum duration of 6 training hours.
Is the course available entirely in English?
Yes. The training materials and online test for this course are provided entirely in English.
What legislation applies to the training?
The main legal basis is Bulgarian Ordinance No. 4 of 3 November 1998 on the training of representatives in Working Conditions Committees and Groups. The applicable requirements of Ordinance No. RD-07-2 of 16 December 2009 are also taken into account.
How long do I have access to the course?
Access to the lectures, training materials and test is available for 60 days after activation.
What score is required to pass?
A minimum score of 75% is required.
How many times can I take the test?
The test can be taken an unlimited number of times during the active 60-day access period.
How can I pay for the training?
Payment can be made in advance using a proforma invoice, by cash on delivery or in person at the office of Medical Consulting Ltd.
What certificate will I receive?
A certificate for completed annual training of a representative in a Working Conditions Committee or Working Conditions Group is issued after successful completion.
How do I receive the certificate?
With advance payment, the certificate is sent by email and the original is sent by courier or collected from the office. With cash on delivery, the original is sent by courier and paid for upon receipt. It can also be collected and paid for directly at the office.