LRD guides and handbook July 2017

Health and safety law 2017

Chapter 4

Scope of employer’s obligation to consult



[ch 4: page 66]

Consultation with employees must be carried out on matters concerning health and safety at work, including:



• any change which may substantially affect their health and safety at work;



• arrangements for appointing competent people to assist the employer or satisfy health and safety laws;



• information on the risks involved in the work and the measures to prevent or control the risks, including what action should be taken by employees;



• the planning of health and safety training; and



• the health and safety consequences of introducing new technology.