Which of the following is NOT a role of Safety Representatives (HSRs) in NSW mines?

• A. Represent workers in safety matters
• B. Write major policy documents for the mine
• C. Participate in investigations
• D. Assist with risk identification and training

Answer: (B)

Safety Representatives are there to stand up for workers in safety matters and to be active participants in the mine’s safety processes. Their duties center on representing workers in safety discussions, taking part in investigations, and helping with risk identification and training. They provide practical input, help monitor safety practices, and communicate safety information so concerns get addressed on the ground.

Writing major policy documents for the mine isn’t part of their role. Policy documents outline how safety will be managed across the site and are developed by management and safety professionals within the mine’s safety management system, with input from HSRs through consultative processes. The HSRs’ value lies in representing workers and contributing to safety improvements, not in drafting the site’s principal policies. That’s why the option describing writing major policy documents is not a role of Safety Representatives.