Back

H&S Committee - H&S Representative Appointment


R166.14 Excl VAT
How to qualify for a discount?



Specifications

  • Formal letter of appointment
  • Customised to include company logo
  • Includes reference to relevant health and safety legislation
  • Includes explanation of legal appointment
  • Item delivery: usually 1 - 2 working days

WHO NEEDS THIS LETTER?

This letter is required for Health and Safety Representatives who attend Health and Safety committee meetings.

WHAT IS THIS LETTER FOR?

This letter shows that a Health and Safety Representative is an appointed member of their health and safety committee within the business, according to the requirements of the OHS Act.

WHY IS THIS LETTER IMPORTANT?

This letter shows that a Health and Safety Representative is an appointed member of their health and safety committee, as required by the OHS Act. This provides evidence to an inspector that a basic structure is in place for committee meetings to be conducted in an organised and formal manner, where the interests of employees are represented. This letter is mandatory under section 19(3) of the OHS Act and its availability shows that the employer is complying with these Regulations in respects of this appointment requirement. 

VALIDITY

This letter needs to be signed by the 16(2) (as the appointer) and by each appointee, dated and kept on record where it can be accessible to an inspector. A time period must be included for the appointment which aligns to the appointment period of the assignee as a Health and Safety Representative. Each appointee must be a Health and Safety Representative in the workplace.

HOW DOES THIS WORK AS A CONTROL MEASURE?

In the hierarchy of controls this letter forms part of the administrative control measures which should be in place to ensure that health and safety committees form an active role in workplace health and safety. This letter ensures that a Health and Safety Representative is appointed to form an active role in the health and safety committee, representing the interests of employees.


    Add a review

    Health and Safety Products