Consultation is the sharing of relevant information about WHS and welfare with workers and other interested parties. It provides workers with a reasonable opportunity to:

• Express their views
• Raise work health and safety issues
• Contribute to the decision making process

Safety consultation values the views of workers, taking them into account and working to advise workers on the outcome in a timely manner.

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When is safety consultation required?

• Identifying and assessing risks to health and safety
• Deciding ways to eliminate or minimise those risks
• Deciding on the adequacy of facilities for worker welfare e.g. toilets, meal rooms
• Proposing changes that may affect the health and safety of workers e.g. Consultation to be included in purchasing procedures
• When deciding on procedures for other activities as described under the regulations

What are work groups?

A work group usually consists of workers who perform similar types of work and have similar health and safety concerns and conditions within the workplace.

What are the consultation options?

• Health and Safety Representatives
• Safety Committee
• Both HSR’s + Committee
• Other Agreed Arrangements (eg team meetings, toolbox talks)

If you would like a confidential discussion on your safety consultation options, then give us a call on 1300 OHS RTW (647 789) or email us at admin@rrp.com.au.