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What action can I take as an employee if I am unhappy with the performance of my OHS committee?
There are a number of actions that can be taken:
- you can bring the matter up with your OHS committee. This may solve the problem, as there may be a simple breakdown in consultation/communication;
- if dissatisfied with the way the OHS committee has addressed a particular occupational health and safety issue, you can take your concerns directly to management;
- if you consider the issue is a risk to health and safety, you could contact your local WorkCover office for an Inspector to provide advice and/or investigate the situation for possible breaches of OHS legislation.
Remember that one of the best ways to have an influence on the performance of your OHS Committee is to become a member yourself. You may wish to consider this the next time a vacancy arises.