Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) play an important role in representing workers on work health and safety (WHS) matters. However, an HSR can only effectively perform that role when they are available to the workers they represent. If an HSR is regularly away from the workplace, (for example, travelling between sites, working remotely, or carrying out other duties), the work group can be left without effective representation when it is needed. This is where a Deputy He

A WHS committee chairperson’s ability to be effective is dependent on their clear understanding, respect of, and adherence to the duties ...