WorkSafe HSR Podcast

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WorkSafe HSR Podcast

WorkSafe Victoria is proud to launch the HSR Podcast series. Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) are an integral part of the health and safety process of Victorian workplaces, and WorkSafe’s role as regulator means that we are here to help and support HSRs in being our eyes and ears on the ground. To further enhance the support WorkSafe already provides and to add to the enormous amount of resources we already have available, this podcast series will look at a range of topics and offer advice, guidance and support from WorkSafe’s very own experts and leaders in OHS for HSRs, employers and employees. Visit: www.worksafe.vic.gov.au You can also contact WorkSafe's HSR Support Office via HSRSO@worksafe.vic.gov.au

Episodes

  1. WSV commitment to HSRs

    30/04/2024

    WSV commitment to HSRs

    WorkSafe values and supports the role of HSRs in Victorian workplaces. This week we are joined by WorkSafe's Executive Director - External Affairs Sam Jenkin and Health & Safety Representative Support Officer Mike Craig who discuss all the things WorkSafe can do to help HSRs. Catch-up on this useful audio resource that discusses a range of topics and offers advice, guidance and support from industry experts and leaders in OHS for Health and Safety Representatives, Employers and Employees via your podcast platform of choice. For more information, visit https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/health-and-safety-representatives You can contact our HSR Support Officer team via HSRSO@worksafe.vic.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min
  2. Good consultation examples

    23/04/2024

    Good consultation examples

    Join WorkSafe's Adam Watson, Commander of Field Operations, to find out more about consultation in the workplace. Consultation can come in many different forms with a variety of different communication methods used. For more information, visit https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/consultation You can contact our HSR Support Officer team via HSRSO@worksafe.vic.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min
  3. Prohibition on Discrimination

    17/04/2024

    Prohibition on Discrimination

    Join WorkSafe's Colleen O'Grady to learn more about her role as an an investigator within WorkSafe Victoria’s Enforcement Group. We delve into questions around what discrimination means what it is in Victoria’s OHS act. For more information, visit https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/resources/discrimination-health-and-safety-grounds You can contact our HSR Support Officer team via HSRSO@worksafe.vic.gov.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
  4. Resolution of OHS issues

    10/04/2024

    Resolution of OHS issues

    Resolving health and safety issues is a vital topic for all Victorian employers and employees as well as HSRs. This week we discuss the resolution of OHS Issues with our guest Kristine Gatt on WorkSafe Victoria’s new HSR Podcast series. This is the first time WorkSafe have taken the step into the world of podcasting and is yet another way of communicating with HSRs across Victoria who are a crucial cog in the wheel of safety in workplaces. For more information, visit https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/resources/employee-representation-guide-part-7-ohs-act-2004-pdf-version You can contact our HSR Support Officer team via HSRSO@worksafe.vic.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  5. Obligations towards HSRs

    03/04/2024

    Obligations towards HSRs

    Join WorkSafe's Alyssa Duncan and learn more about Employer obligations towards Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) in episode 6 of WorkSafe Victoria’s HSR Podcast series. For more information on the obligations of an employer to health and safety representatives, visit https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/obligations-employer-health-and-safety-representatives You can contact our HSR Support Officer team via HSRSO@worksafe.vic.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
  6. Powers of HSRs

    26/03/2024

    Powers of HSRs

    Join WorkSafe General Counsel & Executive Director - Legal & Governance Mario Briffa and Workplace OHS Training Coordinator, Lyka Croft to discuss the powers of HSRs in Victorian workplaces. For more information on the powers of HSRs, visit https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/information-about-powers-health-and-safety-representatives See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min
  7. Electing HSRs

    20/03/2024

    Electing HSRs

    Join us for an enjoyable and informative conversation with WorkSafe's Kelly Harris as we discuss the election of Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and everything that needs to be considered and done during the election process.   For more information, visit https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/electing-health-and-safety-representatives You can contact our HSR Support Officer team via HSRSO@worksafe.vic.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min
  8. Establishing Designated Work Groups

    13/03/2024

    Establishing Designated Work Groups

    Designated work groups (DWGs) are an important part of health and safety representation in the workplace. Join WorkSafe's Sujith Sugathan and Cindy O'Connor to learn more about DWGs and the important role they play in representing employees in OHS issues.  For more information on Designated Work Groups, visit https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/designated-work-groups You can contact our HSR Support Officer team via HSRSO@worksafe.vic.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  9. What are HSRs?

    06/03/2024

    What are HSRs?

    In episode 2 of the HSR podcast we sit down with WorkSafe's Chris Walker to discuss the role of Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and best practice ways to support consultation and resolve workplace issues. For more information, visit https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/health-and-safety-representatives You can contact our HSR Support Officer team via HSRSO@worksafe.vic.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  10. Consultation basics

    26/02/2024

    Consultation basics

    In this episode we chat with WorkSafe’s Executive Director of Health and Safety Dr Narelle Beer who discusses the importance and benefits of OHS consultation, as well as; What is consultation in the OHS Act 2004 What needs to be consulted on? How employers should consult What to do if you need help on this topic For more information on consultation in the workplace, visit https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/consultation-safety-basics You can contact our HSR Support Officer team via HSRSO@worksafe.vic.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min
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WorkSafe Victoria is proud to launch the HSR Podcast series. Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) are an integral part of the health and safety process of Victorian workplaces, and WorkSafe’s role as regulator means that we are here to help and support HSRs in being our eyes and ears on the ground. To further enhance the support WorkSafe already provides and to add to the enormous amount of resources we already have available, this podcast series will look at a range of topics and offer advice, guidance and support from WorkSafe’s very own experts and leaders in OHS for HSRs, employers and employees. Visit: www.worksafe.vic.gov.au You can also contact WorkSafe's HSR Support Office via HSRSO@worksafe.vic.gov.au

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