Health and Safety Representative of the Year

About this award category

This category acknowledges elected health and safety representatives (HSRs) who have represented their designated work group in an outstanding manner.

If you know an individual who has been elected under section 54 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 –OHS Act, who is leading the way in health and safety, submit an entry so we can share their stories and celebrate their success.

Please note

• If you are not an elected HSR, you may consider a submission in OHS Leadership/Achievement category.
• Please ensure you only complete one entry for every health and safety representative nomination.

Judging criteria

Keep this criteria in mind as this is what the assessment and judging panels will be assessing your entries with.

Commitment

To what extent does the HSR demonstrate commitment to workplace health and safety and representation?

Representation

To what extent does the HSR foster representation and communication in the workplace?

Role

To what extent does the HSR use their role and powers under the OHS Act to raise and resolve health and safety issues?

Achievements

Are the achievements outstanding considering the barriers faced?

After you enter

The entry and judging process explains what happens from the time you enter through to the announcement of the winners.