SHE Representative – US 259622  – Functions of a SHE Representative – Summative Assessment – Activity 2

Name the legislation that requires the appointments of Health and Safety Representatives. Explain why it is in place.

The main activity of the Health and Safety Representative is the monthly inspection of their designated      

workplace. They are to submit their findings and recommendations to the Employer or the Health and \

Safety Committee.

The purpose for an investigation is to determine and eliminate the cause of the incident and                      

NOT to find the guilty party.

Is RECKLESS or NEGLIGENT an acceptable cause of an incident?

Name a functions of the Health and Safety Committee.

Investigations & reports – Annexure 1

Name a functions of the Health and Safety Committee.

Name a functions of the Health and Safety Committee.

What must do if you find a MAJOR RISK in your workplace?

Provide two examples of CONCEALED hazards?