The HSR should be provided with the relevant training to be a HSR
representative.
The HSR should be given the opportunity to represent the workers(their
designated work group).
The HSR given time to be able to consult with workers and inspect the
workplace.
The workers being given the opportunity to an elect a HSR The HSR should
be provided with the relevant training to be a HSR representative.
The HSR should be given the opportunity to represent the workers(their
designated work group).
The HSR given time to be able to consult with workers and inspect the
workplace.
The workers being given the opportunity to an elect a HSR
Activity 3
List five ways that PCBUs can provide clear explanations to work
teams about identified hazards and the outcomes of risk assessment
and control.
Some examples include:
o emails
o signage at hazard site
Activity 4
Q1. What types of changes in the workplace require consultation
between PCBUs and workers (or their representatives)? 150–180
words
Some examples include:
o assessing any risk
o changing work organisation, practices and procedures
o changing work layout and conditions
Q2. What are the benefits of consulting with workers about health and
safety issues? 120–150 words
Some examples of the benefits might include:
o Consultation and involvement motivates workers to improve and to
contribute to continuous improvement.
o Workers are the people who know the job, the job conditions and the
risks best.
Activity 5
Explain in 50–80 words the role of the HSR in each of these
consultation procedures:
Q1. Attendance at team meetings.
Consider role of the HSR at team meetings and what HSR are required to
do at team meetings.
Q2. Early response to work suggestions, requests, reports and
concerns put forward to management.
Such as; to provide clarification on the suggestions, requests, etc.
Q3. Requirements as specified in Commonwealth and state/ territory
legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
Please refer to the role of HSR as specified in Commonwealth and state/
territory legislation, regulations and codes of practice. Some of your
answers might include statements such as:
Workers are entitled to take part in consultation arrangements and to be
represented in relation to health and safety by a health and safety
representative who has been elected to represent their work group.
Activity 6
Q1. What strategies can PCBUs use to consult with workers on health
and safety issues?
Consider the most effective ways PCBUs can consult with workers, such
as;
o health and safety committee
o standing item on meeting agenda
Q2. Health and safety issues raised through consultation should be
dealt with promptly.
Why is this? 120–150 words
Consider what some of the issues might be (harassment and
discrimination, unsafe work practices).
Activity 7 (UPLOAD THIS ACTIVITY)
Q1. Create a meeting agenda template suitable for a HSC.
Using the agenda template below, provide two examples for item 4
and 5 in this document. When you have completed this, you may
upload your document via the elearning site.
Q2. Create a meeting minutes template suitable for a HSC.
Using the meeting minutes template below, provide two examples for
item 4 and 5 in this document. You may use the same examples given
in the previous activity (Q1). When you have completed this, you may
upload your document via the elearning site.
