Which duty is a responsibility of employers, contractors and prime contractors regarding HSCs?

• A. Replace the HSC if its members miss meetings
• B. Consult and cooperate with the HSC or HSR at a work site to develop policies, procedures, and codes of practice required by the OHS legislation
• C. Inspect the work site daily without involving the HSC
• D. Decide on safety training without worker input

Answer: (B)

The obligation is about actively involving the workers’ safety voices in how things are run. When a site has a Health and Safety Committee (HSC) or a Health and Safety Representative (HSR), employers, contractors, and prime contractors must consult and cooperate with them to develop policies, procedures, and codes of practice that the OHS legislation requires. This collaboration makes safety rules practical, reflects on-site realities, and ensures workers have a say in how risks are controlled. It also helps meet legal requirements and builds trust and compliance on the site.

Other approaches that bypass worker input or the formal safety bodies don’t align with this duty. Replacing the HSC if members miss meetings sidesteps ongoing worker representation, inspecting without involving the HSC misses a collaborative check on safety, and deciding on training without worker input can overlook real training needs and reduce effectiveness.