What is a ‘checkie’ and how do they keep you safe?
- Author
- Jason Hill - Industry Safety & Health Representative (Queensland District), Tony Watson - Industry Safety & Health Representative (Northern Mining & NSW Energy District), Steve Smyth - Queensland District President
- Published
- Thu 24 Aug 2023
- Episode Link
- https://meupodcast.com.au/episodes/how-the-union-is-keeping-you-safe-X8OUokFh
Industry Health & Safety Representatives – known as ‘check inspectors’ – play a unique role in the sector. Some say they have the most important job in the coal industry. This episode we find out about the history and responsibility of the ‘check inspector’ role and meet two ISHRs to find out what makes them tick.
