University of Tasmania, Australia

Employee Safety Representatives (as at April 2012)

The Workplace Health and Safety Regulations 1998 require that certain procedures be followed when electing Employees' Safety Representatives  and also outline certain functions that Employees Safety Representatives (ESR) can utilise in order to promote and encourage a healthy and safe workplace for all employees.

There are two guides available, one which include the relevant forms required for electing an ESR and their duties and responsibilities.

• A guide for the election of Employee Safety Representatives (PDF 290.7KB) (GB139)
• ESR Election Process Flowchart (PDF 102.5KB) 

Below are two processes available to run an election in the event that you receive more than one nominee.

• Election via Email (PDF 131.0KB)
• Ballot Paper (Word 84.0KB)

Any employee interested in nominating for a position as Employee Safety Representative should contact the UTAS WHS Manager Mark Natoli telephone +61 3 6226 7555.

Employee Safety Representatives are

Meeting dates for 2012

Training

• Accredited ESR Trainers

Newsletter

• February 2012

The following links provide useful information:

Safety Information Useful Links

• Assistance Sheet Online Hazard and Incident Reporting Systems for Head of School, Responsible Officer/Officer or Delegate
• Assistance Sheet Laboratory Cabinets
• Automatic External Defibrillators
• Ergonomic  
• How to consult on Work Health & Safety
• Incident/Emergency Response Flow Chart (Field - Education)
• Light on your desktop
• Manual Handling
• Risk Assessment Sheet
• Risk Calculator
• Safety Communication Minutes - UTAS - used for internal meetings
• South Australian Plant/Machinery Information
• Standards Australia
• Tasmania Plant Safety Registration Procedure
• Trapped in Lift Procedures
• Volunteers assistance package for guidance and support to volunteers regarding the new WHS laws
• Volunteer Checklist
• Workplace Standards Magazines