LRD guides and handbook July 2016

Health and safety law 2016

Chapter 4

Scope of employer’s obligation to consult


[ch 4: page 65]

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.