NSW Safety Committee Information

 

Consultation Information
Health and safety committees bring together workers and management to assist in the development and review of health and safety policies and procedures for the workplace.

 

Safety Committee Consultation
The functions of the health and safety committee are:

* To facilitate co-operation between the person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU - the new term that includes employers) and workers in instigating, developing and carrying out measures designed to ensure the health and safety of workers
* To assist in developing standards, rules and procedures relative to health and safety
* Such other functions prescribed by the regulations or agreed between the PCBU (includes employers) and the committee.

"The effective operation of a health and safety committee is dependent upon everyone fulfilling their role." (Source: Workcover NSW)

In order to be able to fulfil the role of a safety committee member, it stands to reason that safety committee members should receive appropriate training so that they are able to perform effectively in their role as a safety committee member.

 

Who Should be on a Safety Committee?

The makeup of the committee can be agreed to between the workers and the PCBU (includes employers). The PCBU can only nominate up to half of the members.

An HSR is a member of the committee if they consent. If there are two or more HSRs at a workplace, then they can choose one or more who consent to be members of the committee.

 

Safety Committee Training Providers
* Easy HR Safety Training
* Mr Safety