Health and Safety Committees & Health and Safety Representatives
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Training for Health and Safety Representatives – Guidance for Employers [PDF 192kb]
The Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission has issued guidance to employers on their responsibilities in regard to the attendance of health and safety representatives at a health and safety representative (HSR) training course accredited by the Commission.
Last Updated: 10 April 2008
Conducting HSR Elections
An employer's guide to conducting an election for a Health and Safety Representative (HSR) in the Commonwealth jurisdiction.
Transition Arrangements - March 14 2007
Details about transitional arrangements apply to organisations which were in the Commonwealth jurisdiction prior to 14 March 2007.
HSR Training Courses Accredited under the OHS Act 1991 (FS22)
Health & Safety Representatives (HSRs) need relevant knowledge and skills to enable them to exercise their powers for the purpose of promoting and ensuring the health and safety of members of designated work groups. This fact sheet lists providers of Commonwealth accredited HSR training courses throughout Australia.
Last Updated: 29 Mar 2006
A guide for health and safety representatives (HSRs) in the Commonwealth jurisdiction. Explains the HSR's role, responsibilities, and effective exercise of authority. Includes procedures for identifying hazards, and resolving health and safety issues.
Last Updated: 14 March 2007 (PDF) | hardcopy available
PDF 268 kb]Outlines the responsibilities of committee members, with practical advice on how to make an effective contribution to OHS in their organisation.
Last Updated: 14 March 2007 (PDF)
Page last updated:July 15, 2008