Part 2A: inserted, on 5 May 2003, by section 13 of the Health and Safety in Employment Amendment Act 2002 (2002 No 86).
The purpose of this Part is to require the participation of employees in processes relating to health and safety in the place of work so that—
(a) all persons with relevant knowledge and expertise can help make the place of work healthy and safe; and
(b) when making decisions that affect employees and their work, an employer has information from employees who face the health and safety issues in practice.
Section 19A: inserted, on 5 May 2003, by section 13 of the Health and Safety in Employment Amendment Act 2002 (2002 No 86).