WHS Representatives and Designates Self-Assessment Tool
Workplace health and safety (WHS) representatives and worker health and safety (WHS) designates play an important role in developing a positive health and safety culture in the workplace. They also provide a critical communication link between workers and management.
The employer is responsible for enforcing health and safety in the workplace. The duties of the WHS representative or designate include promoting OHS awareness, participating in workplace inspections, providing advice to correct hazards, and making recommendations to the employer.
This self-assessment tool is designed for WHS representatives and designates to measure their strengths and effectiveness and provide an understanding of areas that may need improvement.
The employer is responsible for enforcing health and safety in the workplace. The duties of the WHS representative or designate include promoting OHS awareness, participating in workplace inspections, providing advice to correct hazards, and making recommendations to the employer.
This self-assessment tool is designed for WHS representatives and designates to measure their strengths and effectiveness and provide an understanding of areas that may need improvement.
If you need assistance, please contact WorkplaceNL by emailing OHS.Minutes@workplacenl.ca or calling 709.778.1552 or 1.800.563.9000 toll free.