What is an OH&S Rep?
What is an Occupational Health and Safety Rep?
An OH&S representative is your union representative on all matters regarding Occupational Health and Safety on the shop floor. Like delegates OH&S reps can be appointed directly by a divisional state branch (rule 23.1.1) or where there is one or more members employed on a worksite and OH&S representative may be elected by a ballot of financial members (rule 23.1.4).
The role of an OH&S Representative
The role of an OH&S representative includes;
- representing members employed on matters relating to OH&S in a workplace
- reporting to and consulting with the divisional branch secretary, the delegate and members on all matters relating to OH&S
- taking such action as deemed necessary to achieve a safe working environment for members
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