CHAPTER 9: COMMUNICATION, PARTICIPATION AND CONSULTATION(CLAUSE 4.4.3)

Summary of requirements

An organisation must have procedure(s) on:

  • How it communicates OH&S information among its employees, contractors and visitors.
  • How OH&S information from external sources is received, documented and responded to.
  • How the involvement of workers (to the extent it is appropriate) is ensured in processes, such as risk assessment, incident investigation and the development of new OH&S policies.
  • How workers are represented and consulted on matters that affect their OH&S.
  • How contractors and other interested parties are consulted on relevant OH&S issues.

How can these requirements be met by an organisation?

The following step-by-step approach, supported by ...

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