HSR/OHS Reps Powers

This page covers the powers you have as health and safety reps [HSRs/OHS Reps]. These powers are granted by the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004.

Issuing a PIN - how long must I wait?

Under the 2004 OHS Act, a rep can issue a PIN to the employer at any time, but there is a requirement that he or...

A PIN: How to use it

What is a PIN? A PIN is a Provisional Improvement Notice as per Victoria's Occupational Health and Safety Act (2004). This is a formal notice...

My PIN is cancelled - what can I do?

If a rep issues a PIN, then it's clear the OHS problem is real and not resolved using the issue resolution as per the OHS...

Inspectors and PINs

Under the OHS Act, an elected rep has the right to issue a person with a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) if a person is contravening...

Conduct a workplace inspection

One of the very important powers of elected health and safety representatives is to inspect the workplace (where members of the DWG work) - and...

Cease Works and Issue Resolution

Part 7, Division 8 - Resolution of health and safety issues There are a number of ways to resolve OHS issues. There are a number of questions...

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OHS Training at Victorian Trades Hall Council

The Victorian Trades Hall Council's OHS Training Unit is one of the most experienced training providers in Victoria. We provide training in multiple locations around Melbourne's suburbs as well as across regional Victoria.

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