MBAV

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Unfinished Business
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Compliance Codes Not Prescription That is for
the Acts or Regulations Maxwell - "practical
guidance to employers, self-employed
people, employees, occupiers, designers,
manufacturers, importers, suppliers or any other
person who may be placed under an obligation by
or under this Act. WorkSafes timelines for
replacement Codes now blown out to 2010 on the
back of timelines for National Standards and
Codes.
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Principle 5 Employee Representation Employees
are entitled, and should be encouraged, to be
represented in relation to health and safety
issues. The entitlement is not new 22
years What is WorkSafe doing to encourage
representation? Discussions regarding DWG/HSRs
often initiated by Employers Why does WorkSafe
not promote Positive Representation by HSRs
Act bestows no duty or responsibility what
about the function of a HSR?
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• Part 8 ARREOs
• Part 8 not being used preference to use Section
  58(1)
• HSR call for assistance whenever necessary.
• No guidance
• No prior consultation with employer required.
• Employers not being informed of the OHS issues.
• Used for gain entry for industrial purposes.