The appointment of an occupational safety representative is a crucial step in workplace safety and health protection. The safety representative is responsible for communication and collaboration between the employer and employees on safety issues.

The following steps are necessary to appoint an occupational safety representative:

1. Designation: The employer designates the occupational safety representative, who either has the necessary qualifications or is sent for qualification.
2. Training: The occupational safety representative must complete the necessary safety training and courses to perform their duties effectively.
3. Defining responsibilities: The representative will be responsible for assessing workplace risks, identifying accident hazards, investigating workplace accidents, and maintaining related documentation.
4. Communication and collaboration: The safety representative must actively collaborate with the employer and employees to ensure workplace safety and resolve emerging issues.
5. Regular reviews: The safety representative must regularly review the workplace environment and processes to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Employing a safety representative helps maintain workplace safety and health protection, promotes efficient work performance, and strengthens trust and collaboration between the employer and employees.

Relevant legislation:

1. Act XCIII of 1993 on Occupational Safety and Health
2. Decree No. 5/1993 (XII. 26.) MüM on the implementation of certain provisions of Act XCIII of 1993 on Occupational Safety and Health