This Code of Practice on how to meet the requirements for consultation, co-operation and
co-ordination on work health and safety matters is an approved code of practice under
section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act).
This Code of Practice provides practical guidance to persons conducting a business
or undertaking on how to effectively consult with workers who carry out work for the
business or undertaking and who are (or are likely to be) directly affected by a health and
safety matter. It includes information on mechanisms to facilitate worker participation and
representation.
This Code also provides guidance to duty holders who share responsibility for the same
work health and safety matter on how to consult, co-operate and co-ordinate activities
with each other.