Health and Safety Representatives

Health and Safety Representatives

Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) play a key role in communication and consultation on health and safety issues in the workplace.

They represent the views of staff in Designated Work Groups (DWGs) [link] in formal discussions with management and can help resolve local health and safety issues.

HSRs are elected by members of their Designated Work Group. Deputy HSRs may also be elected to support the HSR and cover the HSR’s duties when necessary. 

In Victoria, Australia, the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 enables an HSR to raise issues that require resolution with management. It also provides them with a mechanism to take unresolved issues further, where needed.

Read about the role of HSRs on the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Community SharePoint (staff only – login required).  

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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