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Occupational health and safety (OHS) consultation involves:
- the sharing of relevant information about OHS and welfare with workers
- giving workers the opportunity to express their views and to contribute to the resolution of OHS and welfare issues
- valuing the views of workers and taking them into account.
Through consultation, workers can contribute to the decisions that affect their health, safety and welfare. It helps employers and workers to work together to seek solutions that lead to healthier and safer workplaces.
Chapter 3 of the OHS Regulation 2001 covers consultation requirements. Section 13 of the OHS Act 2000 outlines the employers 'duty to consult' with workers about OHS matters.
For more information, see 'related topics'.
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