The obligation
The Regulations set minimum election procedures for health and safety representatives, bar PCBUs from unreasonably delaying elections, and set HSR training requirements.
The person conducting an HSR election must take all reasonable steps to ensure each relevant PCBU is told the election date as soon as practicable. All workers in the work group must have an opportunity to nominate and vote, and all workers and relevant PCBUs must be told the outcome. A PCBU at a workplace must not unreasonably delay the election of a health and safety representative; fines apply to individuals and bodies corporate.
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- What
- The Regulations set minimum election procedures for health and safety representatives, bar PCBUs from unreasonably delaying elections, and set HSR training requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Health and Safety Representatives – Election and Training is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 > Chapter 2 > Part 2.1 § Part 2.1 (regs 18–21).
What does this WHS obligation require?
Health and Safety Representatives – Election and Training is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 (WA). In short, The Regulations set minimum election procedures for health and safety representatives, bar PCBUs from unreasonably delaying elections, and set HSR training requirements.
What changed recently?
Health and Safety Representatives – Election and Training was last updated on 9 October 2026.
