How can I contribute to consultation as a worker?
You can make sure your voice is heard by contributing to team meetings, talking with your work group, and giving feedback on policy and procedures when asked. Participation in consultation provides you with an opportunity to think constructively about health and safety issues that affect you, contribute ideas for improvement, and work as a team in implementing good workplace safety practices.
Your HSR is your main point of contact regarding health and safety matters, so make sure you inform them of any concerns or safety issues. Having your HSR represent your work group can help because:
A HSR is likely to understand your views and concerns.
HSRs can be trained in work health and safety and in how to represent you.
A coordinated and formal approach to raising ideas and concerns with your PCBU can have greater impact.
HSRs have rights and powers to take action on your behalf.
HSRs represent groups of workers in relation to health and safety matters affecting workers.