Health and Safety Representative – What must they do and when?

Inspections

As far as inspections are concerned, representatives may –

• inspect the workplace after notifying the employer of the inspection
• participate in discussions with inspectors at the workplace and accompany inspectors on inspections
• inspect documents
• with the consent of his/her employer, be accompanied by a technical advisor during an inspection.

 Attend committee meetings

Representatives may attend health and safety committee meetings.