Information and Tools to Support HSRs

Guides and Factsheets

What is an HSR?

Find out more about the role of being a Health & Safety Representative

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to some of your top questions about the role of an HSR in a workplace.

Definitions

Find useful definitions for common Health & Safety terms

How to elect an HSR

Find out how to be elected as a Health & Safety Representative in your workplace

Rights of HSR's

Learn about your rights as an elected Health and Safety Representative.

HSR Training

Access training courses to develop your skills as an HSR.

Codes of Practice

Codes of practice provide information on specific issues and help you achieve legal standards.

HSR Forms

You can find useful forms, in an editable format, that you may need in the workplace here.

WHS Act & Regulations

WHS Act 2011 and WHS Regulations 2011 gives protection and provides you with rights as a worker and HSR.

Cease Work Directions

When can you issue cease work directions and what must be included in a cease work notice.

Duties and Obligations

Who has a duty of care to protect others from harm and what are their obligations?

Provisional Improvement Notices (PINs)

One of the powers availble to an HSR is the ability to issue a PIN.

Negotiation of Work Groups

Work groups are formed to enable workers to elect Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) to represent them on health and safety matters.