Health and Safety Representatives
Health and safety representatives (HSRs) play an important role in making Victorian workplaces safer.
HSRs provide employees with a mechanism to have their views and concerns on health and safety in their workplace heard by their employer.
WorkSafe’s policy is to encourage, protect and support HSRs. The way in which it does so is outlined in the attached policy paper.
To help them in performing their role, all HSRs are entitled, upon request, to receive WorkSafe approved training.
WorkSafe’s publication Employee Representation a comprehensive guide to Part 7 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 assists HSRs understand their role and rights and explains:
- How HSRs are elected
- Powers of HSRs
- Obligations of an employer to HSRs.
Further Information
For further information and support HSRs can contact Advisory Service or access the Trades Hall HRS website OHS Reps @ Work - InfoAdviceSupport.
Forms & Publications
Related Links
- Dealing with allegations of discrimination related to health and safety
- Supporting Health and Safety Representative access to health and safety information via the internet
- WorkSafe Awards Finalists
- Minimum requirements for complying with the employer duty
