115Duty to consult with workers—the WHS Act, ss 49 and 276(3)(h)

115 Duty to consult with workers—the WHS Act, ss 49 and 276(3)(h)

115 Duty to consult with workers—the WHS Act, ss 49 and 276(3)(h)

For the WHS Act, section 49(f), the operator of a mine or petroleum site must consult with workers at the mine or petroleum site in relation to the following—

(a) developing, implementing and reviewing the safety management system for the mine or petroleum site,

(b) conducting risk assessments for principal hazard management plans,

(c) conducting risk assessments for principal control plans,

(d) preparing, testing and reviewing the emergency plan for the mine or petroleum site,

(e) implementing the workers’ safety role under section 114,

(f) developing and implementing strategies to protect persons at the mine or petroleum site from a risk to health and safety arising from the following—

(i) the consumption of alcohol or use of drugs by a person,

(ii) worker fatigue.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—60 penalty units, or

(b) for a body corporate—300 penalty units.