Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992

Part 2A
Employee participation

  • Part 2A: inserted, on 5 May 2003, by section 13 of the Health and Safety in Employment Amendment Act 2002 (2002 No 86).

19A Purpose of Part 2A
  • 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).