If you are an elected Health and Safety Representative, or thinking about becoming one, this area will have information helpful to you.

Health and Safety Representatives Support program
This area has information about support to the role of Health and Safety Representatives

HSR e-Newsletters
A regular AEU e-newsletter is produced for Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs).

Election of Health and Safety Representatives
Under the current OHS Act, members of a workgroup may elect one member of the group to be the Health and Safety Representative (HSR). Once elected, the HSR is entitled to consult on health and safety issues on behalf of staff and represent their interests.

Role of the Health and Safety Representative
This section contains a description of the role of health and safety reps.

Health and Safety Consultative Process
In every workplace there should be a mechanism for discussing and resolving issues concerning Health and Safety but this can take a variety of forms depending on the nature of the school or centre.

Reporting a Workplace Assault
Any incident that occurs in a workplace, no matter how minor, should be recorded. You can find a reporting form here.

AEU advice sheets
The AEU has produced some advice sheets on OHS.

Principals OHS Survey June 2008
210 Principals responded to a survey about the election and role of HSRs, training, networks and suggestions to improve OHS in schools.

VTHC OHS Reps FAQs
Health and Safety Representatives might find the frequently asked questions useful from the VTHC website.