LRD guides and handbook July 2019

Health and safety law 2019

Chapter 4

Scope of employer’s obligation to consult

[ch 4: page 67]

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.