Consultation

OHS Consultation Services

We provide support services to industry, small business and local government for implementation of Risk Management Strategies for Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Health & Safety in the workplace on a consultative basis.

Q.	What is OHS Consultation?
A.	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; 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.
Q.	Is there any compulsory OHS consultation training for new OHS Committee members and OHS representatives?
A.	There is compulsory OHS consultation training for new OHS committee members and OHS representatives. The OHS Regulation 2001 Clause 31 provides information on the training to be undertaken. It is the employer's responsibility to ensure that each person who is a member of an OHS committee, or elected as an OHS representative, is provided with a course in training as soon as practicable (unless the employee has previously undertaken a course of training) (Clause 31(1)). Provider – OHS Consultation Courses (The Academy is accredited to provide a WorkCover approved course) Minimum Numbers – N/A

 

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