Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

WORK SAFETY REGULATION 2009 (NO 45 OF 2009) - REG 31

The additional functions of a work safety representative for a worker consultation unit are to—

        (a)     investigate a complaint if—

              (i)     the complaint is made to the representative by a represented worker; and

              (ii)     the complaint is about the work safety of a represented worker at a workplace of the worker; and

        (b)     be present at an interview if—

              (i)     the interview is between a represented worker and—

    (A)     an inspector; or

    (B)     the worker's employer; and

              (ii)     the interview is in relation to work safety; and

              (iii)     the worker consents to the work safety representative being present at the interview; and

        (c)     inspect records of a work safety committee if a committee is established for the unit.

Note     A work safety representative must not exercise a function unless the representative has completed an approved training course or, if required, an approved refresher training course—see s 40 (5).