Health and Safety Representatives
Overview
A health and safety representative (HSR) plays a very important role in the partnership between employers and employees on occupational health and safety (OHS) issues in the workplace.
The following links aim to equip HSRs with relevant information to carry out their role.
Election of HSRs
A new employer's guide to conducting an election for a Health and Safety Representative (HSR) in the Commonwealth jurisdiction has been developed, called Conducting HSR Elections.
Course Accreditation
Guidelines for the Accreditation of training courses for HSRs [PDF 126kb]
Accredited Courses
Health & Safety Representative Training Courses Accredited under the OHS Act 1991
Bridging Courses
Further information on bridging courses
Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission Guidance
Training for Health and Safety Representatives - Guidance for Employers [PDF 192kb]
Comcare Guidance
Health and safety representative handbook - a guide for HSRs in the Commonwealth jurisdiction (OHS4)
More Information
For more information or advice about HSRs, please contact the HSR Contact Officer:
- Email: OHS.help@comcare.gov.au
- Phone: 1300 366 979
- Mail: GPO Box 9905 Canberra ACT 2601
Page last updated:April 10, 2008