Safe Work Australia has released new guidance for health and safety representatives on how to manage asbestos risk in the workplace
Safe Work Australia has released a guide for the management of asbestos in the workplace to assist health and safety representatives (HSRs) exercise their powers and functions to represent workers in their work group.
It is for HSRs in workplaces where the workers they represent may be at risk of exposure to asbestos, focused on the built environment. It does not cover the requirements for those involved in licensed asbestos removal or the management of naturally occurring asbestos.
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HSRs play an important role in representing members of a work group and bringing attention to issues such as the risk of exposure to asbestos. They are not expected to ‘fix’ the issue or be an expert on asbestos to exercise their HSR powers and functions.
Understanding more about asbestos can help them identify when things are not being managed well and when they might want to speak up.
To download the guidance and for supporting information, visit: www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/guidance-health-and-safety-representatives-asbestos