WHEREAS the Employer is legally obligated to ensure a workplace that is safe and without risk to health; WHEREAS the Employer cannot personally perform all required duties; WHEREAS the Appointee has demonstrated competence as defined by [Regulation/Standard, e.g., OHS Regulation 5.1];
[Company Legal Name] (hereinafter “the Employer”) Represented by: [Name & Title, e.g., CEO] ohs act 16.1 appointment letter template
A vague letter says: “I don’t care about the details.” A specific, resourced letter says: “I have thought about the hazards, and I have empowered you to fix them.” WHEREAS the Employer is legally obligated to ensure
☐ The [e.g., Main Assembly Warehouse, Building B] ☐ Specific Process: [e.g., Lockout/Tagout for Hydraulic Press #4] ☐ Specific Shift: [e.g., Night Shift, 22:00 – 06:00] OHS Regulation 5.1]
I acknowledge receipt of this letter and agree to fulfill the duties described within my scope of competence. Signature: ____________________ Date: ____________________