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100-CCP-04-IGDO © 2017, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)
1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | 905 614 1400 | www.wsps.ca
HEALTH AND SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES
Obtain information from the employer
Under the Act, the representative has the power to obtain from the employer any information on:
health and safety tests of workplace equipment, machines, devices, things, materials or biological,
chemical or physical agents
any existing or potential hazards in the workplace
the health and safety experience, work practices and standards in other workplaces, if the employer
has this information [section 8(11)]
Be consulted about workplace testing
If the employer intends to do any health and safety testing in or about the workplace, the representative
has the right to be consulted before the testing takes place. If the representative feels that their presence
is required to ensure valid testing and/or to obtain information about potential or existing hazards, then
they can request to be present during testing (s.8)
Make recommendations to the employer
The representative has the power to make recommendations to the employer on ways to improve the
workplace health and safety.
Investigate work refusals
The health and safety representative has the right to be present at the investigation of a work refusal.
Investigate serious accidents
If a worker is killed or critically injured on the job, the representative has the right to inspect the scene of
the accident and any machine, equipment, substance, etc., that may be connected with the accident. The
representative must report his or her findings in writing to a director of the Ministry of Labour.
Request information from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
The representative has the power to obtain information from the WSIB about the company's
compensation claims.
Accompany a Ministry of Labour Inspector during an inspection
The representative has the right to accompany an inspector during a physical inspection of the
workplace.
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