| To keep up to date with workplace safety and health information provided by the employer and liaise with government and other bodies. |
The employer has a duty to make safety and health information available to you. |
| To report hazards in the workplace to the employer. |
You should report any hazard or potential hazard to your employer or your employer's representative. You may recognise a hazard or find out about a hazard from an employee before management becomes aware. The hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control process is outlined in the Risk Assessment fact sheet. |
| Where there is a health and safety committee for the workplace, to refer any matters that you think should be considered by the committee. |
You have an important role in identifying matters that should be considered by the health and safety committee. |
| To consult and cooperate with the employer on safety and health matters. |
You should consult and cooperate with management on all safety and health matters relevant to the work area and employees you represent. |
| To liaise with employers about safety and health matters. |
You have a responsibility to advise management of the views of the employees you represent. To do this effectively you should seek the views of employees before meeting with the employer. You also have an important role in transmitting information on safety and health matters to the employees that you represent. |
