OHS consultation involves:

• the sharing of relevant information about OHS and welfare with employees;
• giving employees the opportunity to express their views and to contribute to the resolution of OHS and welfare issues; and
• valuing the views of employees and taking them into account.

Consultation enables employees to contribute to the decisions that affect their health, safety and welfare.  It helps employers and employees to work together to seek solutions that lead to healthier and safer workplaces.

Chapter 3 of the OHS Regulation 2001 covers consultation requirements. See also Section 13 of the OHS Act 2000 which sets out the employers “duty to consult” with employees about OHS matters.