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Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)

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Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)


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Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) are workers elected to represent their work group on WHS matters.

Key points:

  • Elected by workers (not appointed by management)
  • Represent work group on WHS issues
  • Must be consulted on matters affecting their work group
  • Entitled to training, paid time for HSR duties
  • Powers include issuing Provisional Improvement Notices and directing work cessation in dangerous situations