Northern Territory Numbered Acts

WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 2007 (NO 31 OF 2007) - SECT 47

If there is a health and safety committee for a workplace, the employer must:

    (a)     permit the committee, or a member of the committee nominated by the committee for the purpose, to inspect any part of the workplace at any reasonable time; and

    (b)     make available to the committee information reasonably available to the employer about:

        (i)     hazards that exist or may arise at the workplace; and

        (ii)     the health and safety of workers at the workplace; and

    (c)     consult with the health and safety committee on proposed changes at the workplace that may affect the health or safety of workers at the workplace; and

    (d)     where an accident or reportable incident occurs at the workplace – ensure the committee is notified as soon as possible; and

    (e)     provide the committee with reasonable facilities and assistance for carrying out its functions under this Act; and

    (f)     permit members of the committee to carry out their functions and to participate in relevant courses of training in occupational health and safety.