WorkSafe values and supports the role of HSRs in Victorian workplaces.

This week we are joined by WorkSafe's Executive Director - External Affairs Sam Jenkin and Health & Safety Representative Support Officer Mike Craig who discuss all the things WorkSafe can do to help HSRs.

Catch-up on this useful audio resource that discusses a range of topics and offers advice, guidance and support from industry experts and leaders in OHS for Health and Safety Representatives, Employers and Employees via your podcast platform of choice.

For more information, visit https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/health-and-safety-representatives

You can contact our HSR Support Officer team via [email protected]

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Join WorkSafe's Adam Watson, Commander of Field Operations, to find out more about consultation in the workplace.

Consultation can come in many different forms with a variety of different communication methods used.

For more information, visit https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/consultation

You can contact our HSR Support Officer team via [email protected]

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Join WorkSafe's Colleen O'Grady to learn more about her role as an an investigator within WorkSafe Victoria’s Enforcement Group.

We delve into questions around what discrimination means what it is in Victoria’s OHS act.

For more information, visit https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/resources/discrimination-health-and-safety-grounds

You can contact our HSR Support Officer team via [email protected]

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Resolving health and safety issues is a vital topic for all Victorian employers and employees as well as HSRs.

This week we discuss the resolution of OHS Issues with our guest Kristine Gatt on WorkSafe Victoria’s new HSR Podcast series.

This is the first time WorkSafe have taken the step into the world of podcasting and is yet another way of communicating with HSRs across Victoria who are a crucial cog in the wheel of safety in workplaces.

For more information, visit https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/resources/employee-representation-guide-part-7-ohs-act-2004-pdf-version

You can contact our HSR Support Officer team via [email protected]

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Join WorkSafe's Alyssa Duncan and learn more about Employer obligations towards Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) in episode 6 of WorkSafe Victoria’s HSR Podcast series.

For more information on the obligations of an employer to health and safety representatives, visit https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/obligations-employer-health-and-safety-representatives

You can contact our HSR Support Officer team via [email protected]

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Join WorkSafe General Counsel & Executive Director - Legal & Governance Mario Briffa and Workplace OHS Training Coordinator, Lyka Croft to discuss the powers of HSRs in Victorian workplaces.

For more information on the powers of HSRs, visit https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/information-about-powers-health-and-safety-representatives

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Join us for an enjoyable and informative conversation with WorkSafe's Kelly Harris as we discuss the election of Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and everything that needs to be considered and done during the election process. 

 For more information, visit https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/electing-health-and-safety-representatives

You can contact our HSR Support Officer team via [email protected]

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Designated work groups (DWGs) are an important part of health and safety representation in the workplace.

Join WorkSafe's Sujith Sugathan and Cindy O'Connor to learn more about DWGs and the important role they play in representing employees in OHS issues. 

For more information on Designated Work Groups, visit https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/designated-work-groups

You can contact our HSR Support Officer team via [email protected]

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In episode 2 of the HSR podcast we sit down with WorkSafe's Chris Walker to discuss the role of Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and best practice ways to support consultation and resolve workplace issues.

For more information, visit https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/health-and-safety-representatives

You can contact our HSR Support Officer team via [email protected]

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In this episode we chat with WorkSafe’s Executive Director of Health and Safety Dr Narelle Beer who discusses the importance and benefits of OHS consultation, as well as;

• What is consultation in the OHS Act 2004
• What needs to be consulted on?
• How employers should consult
• What to do if you need help on this topic

For more information on consultation in the workplace, visit https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/consultation-safety-basics

You can contact our HSR Support Officer team via [email protected]

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