South Australian Current Acts

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 2012 - SECT 48

48—Nature of consultation

        (1)         Consultation under this Division requires—

            (a)         that relevant information about the matter is shared with workers; and

            (b)         that workers be given a reasonable opportunity—

                  (i)         to express their views and to raise work health or safety issues in relation to the matter; and

                  (ii)         to contribute to the decision-making process relating to the matter; and

            (c)         that the views of workers are taken into account by the person conducting the business or undertaking; and

            (d)         that the workers consulted are advised of the outcome of the consultation in a timely manner.

        (2)         If the workers are represented by a health and safety representative, the consultation must involve that representative.