The three-year Partnerships Programme, funded by the South Australian Government, aimed to increase the use of elected HSR's in industry in order to improve OHS.  The University of SA, with funding from SafeWork SA and Safe Work Australia, is now undertaking research to evaluate the Partnerships Programme.  It will also investigate the role and impact (both positive and negative) of HSRs on OHS. The research will provide insight into the nature of worker representation in OHS and will inform the decisions about OHS by policy makers, and the regulator.  It will also identify future research needs.