Work health and safety laws require employers and other members of the workplace to consult and cooperate in the management of workplace risks. By doing so it will ensure the health and safety of all workers who otherwise might have been at risk.
Consultation with workers should be undertaken to discuss the penalties should any breaches of the legislation occur.
Key aspects of health and safety legislation include:
• To provide a safe working environment for all employees.
• To assess the risks and implement appropriate measures for controlling these risks in the workplace.
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