Request to Establish Workgroups and Elect …For information on Health and Safety Rep Training, contact Unions Tas on 6234 9553 or at [email protected] State WHS 1 Day Refresher

Request to Establish Workgroups

and Elect Workplace Health and

Safety Representatives

The workers at ………………………..............................request that ………………………… Enter into negotiations with the workforce to Form a Workgroup in accordance with Section 50 of the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2012. This request is made on; Date:………….……..… The workers recommendation for the composition of the workgroup/s is; Workgroup 1: ..……………………………………………………………………………………… Workgroup 2: ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Workgroup 3: ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Workgroup 4: ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Workgroup 5: ………………………………………………………………………………………..

…Attach lists of the workers in each work group if required for clarity…

Once the workgroup/s is formed we request that the employer allows the facilitation of the election of Health and Safety Representative/s for the workgroup/s as per Division 3 of the Act and provide the elected person all the resources they need to carry out their role as a Health and Safety Representative. Our nominated returning officer for the election of Workplace Health and Safety Representative/s is ……………………………………………………………………….............. Name of Company Representative Issued To: ………………………………………………..

If the company fails to enter into negotiations with us, the workers, within 1 month of the date of this request or those negotiations do not result in the formation of an agreed workgroup within 3 months of this request then we the workers will seek assistance to resolve this matter as per Section 54 of the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2012.

Health & Safety Representative Training

Unions Tasmania is a well-respected and experienced provider of training

for health and safety representatives (HSRs). Our training is WorkSafe

Tasmania and Comcare approved and is targeted primarily at HSRs,

however; we also welcome supervisors, safety officers or any employee

interested in workplace health and safety. Our courses are attended by

HSRs and employees from diverse industries and backgrounds who can

share their experiences and learn together to improve the health and

safety of their workplaces.

Topics covered will include:

• Interpreting the WH&S legislative framework and its

relationship to the HSR role.

• Identifying key parties, legislative obligations and duties.

• Establishing representation in the workplace.

• Participating in consultation and issues resolution.

• Represent members in the WHS risk management process

undertaken by the PCBU.

• Issuing a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) and directing the

cessation of work.

For further information

please contact:

Unions Tasmania

379 Elizabeth St,

North Hobart 7000

Phone: 6234 9553

Email: [email protected]

The WHS Act 2011 provides a legal entitlement for an elected HSR (and Deputy

HSR) to attend an approved 5-day course. They also have the right to choose

their training provider in consultation with their employer

Where: Hobart, Launceston & Devonport

On request, we can tailor courses to an industry or individual

workplace with a greater focus on local workplace factors using

specific case studies and activities.

Prices: $785.00 (incl GST) Union Member

$895.oo (incl GST) Non - Union Member

POWERS OF A HEALTH AND SAFETY REP - AT A GLANCE

The powers and functions of HSRs are to:

• Represent workers in their work group in relation to work health and safety matters

• Monitor the measures taken by the PCBU to comply with the WHS Act in relation to their work group members;

• Investigate complaints from work group members about work health and safety;

• Inquire into anything that appears to be a risk to the health or safety of work group members, arising from the conduct of the business or undertaking.

In exercising a power or performing a function, HSRs may:

• Inspect the workplace where their work group works at any time after giving reasonable notice to the PCBU

• Inspect the workplace where their work group works at any time without notice in the event of an incident or any situation involving a serious risk to the health or safety of a person emanating from an immediate or imminent exposure to a hazard

• Accompany an inspector during an inspection of any part of the workplace where their work group works. Inspectors must, as soon as practicable after entering a workplace, take reasonable steps to notify the relevant PCBU as well as any HSRs of the entry

• Be present at an interview between one or more work group members and an inspector or the PCBU

• Request the establishment of a health and safety committee

• Receive information concerning the work health and safety of work group members

• Whenever necessary, request the assistance of any person

In addition following undertaking approved training an HSR can also:

• Direct work to cease

• Issue a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN)

PCBU Duties to HSRs:

• Allow the HSR to exercise their powers of enquiry, investigation and representation, including accompanying an inspector on an inspection relating to members of their work group

• Allow HSR time off with pay to exercise their powers and perform their functions

• Provide HSR with paid leave to attend an approved training course with a provider chosen by the HSR, and pay course fees and any other reasonable costs associated with attendance

• Attendance is as soon as practicable but within 3 months of a request by the HSR

• Provide resources, facilities and assistance as is reasonably necessary to undertake the role.

For information on Health and Safety Rep Training, contact Unions Tas on 6234 9553 or at [email protected]

WH

S Tr

ain

ing

Co

urs

es

20

17

Health & Safety Representatives Training Course

State WHS 5 Day Course dates:

March 20, 21, 22 & April 3, 4

May 15, 16, 17 & 29, 30

July 24, 25, 26 & Aug 7, 8 (Devonport)

August 28, 29, 30 & September 11, 12

October 30, 31 & November 1, 13, 14

Prices: $785.00 (inc. GST – Union Member)

Prices: $895.00 (inc. GST Non-union member)

State WHS 1 Day Refresher Course dates:

10 April

6 June (Launceston)

9 August (Devonport)

21 September

15 November

Prices: $250.00 (inc GST – Union member)

Prices: $335.00 (inc GST – Non-union member)

Course times - 9am – 4.30pm

PAYMENT IS REQUIRED UPON APPLICATION

(A GST compliant Invoice/Receipt will be forwarded upon payment)

(REFUNDS ARE NOT PROVIDED) All training materials supplied.

(These courses are for all State, Public/Private employees excluding Commonwealth Employees)

Unions Tasmania HSR training is approved by

COURSE DETAILS: Course Dates: __________________________________ Course Location: ________________________________ PARTICIPANT DETAILS: Surname: _____________________________________ First Name: ___________________________________

Gender: Male Female

Home Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Post Code: ______________________ Contact No: (Work)__________________________________ (Home)_____________________________________ Occupation: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Employer: _________________________________________________Purchase Order No.____________________ Employer’s Postal Address: (for invoicing purposes)____________________________________________________

Union Member: Union Name: ______________________________________________________

I am happy to be contacted regarding WHS/training issues.

Please forward Registration Form with payment to: Unions Tasmania

WHS Unit PO Box 128, North Hobart. Tas. 7002

For further information: Phone: (03) 6234 9553 Fax: (03) 6234 9505 Email: [email protected]

2017 REGISTRATION FORM WORK HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING COURSES FOR HSRs