The purpose of this standard is for representatives to explain and demonstrate the overall role and functions of a Health and Safety Representative in a New Zealand workplace.
Representatives awarded with this standard will be able to:
. Explain the role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and its Regulations;
. Explain the role of a Health and Safety Representative as an advocate for workers;
. Identify the obligations of a PCBU and WorkSafe New Zealand towards the Health and Safety Representative;
. Describe the risk management process and the importance of communication with workers and management;
. Describe the purpose, procedures and obligations applicable to a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN); and
. Describe the rights and process for ceasing unsafe work.
