What is the responsibility of an ISHR?

An ISHR, or Industry Safety and Health Representative, is specifically designated to represent coal mine workers regarding matters of safety and health. Their role is crucial in advocating for the rights and concerns of workers, ensuring that their interests in the workplace are prioritized, especially in environments like coal mines where safety risks can be significant. An ISHR acts as a liaison between workers and management, facilitating communication about safety issues, reporting hazards, and participating in safety discussions and meetings. This responsibility empowers workers to have a voice in the decision-making processes that affect their health and safety at work.

The other roles mentioned, such as managing administrative functions or providing training, are not the primary responsibilities of an ISHR. While supervision without direct involvement in safety might be part of another position, it does not align with the proactive advocacy role of an ISHR that focuses on representing the interests of workers in safety and health matters.