Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00411:front:0:p5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00411
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* if it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate the risk – minimise the risk so far as is reasonably practicable by implementing control measures in accordance with the hierarchy of risk control
    * maintain the implemented control measure so that it remains effective, and
    * review, and if necessary revise all risk control measures so as to maintain, so far as is reasonably practicable, a work environment that is without risks to health and safety.

Managing risk is a systematic process that involves:
    * identifying hazards that may cause injury
    * if necessary, assessing the risks associated with these hazards
    * implementing risk control measures
    * reviewing risk control measures to ensure they are effective.
Guidance on the general risk management process is available in the Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks.

Consulting workers
Consultation involves sharing of information, giving workers a reasonable opportunity to express views and taking those views into account before making decisions on health and safety matters.

Section 47: The WHS Act requires that you consult, so far as is reasonably practicable, with workers who carry out work for you who are (or are likely to be) directly affected by a work health and safety matter.
Section 48: If the workers are represented by a health and safety representative, the consultation must involve that representative.
You must consult your workers at every step of the risk management process.
In many cases, decisions about construction work and construction projects are made prior to engaging workers, therefore it may not be possible to consult with workers in these early stages. However it is important to consult with them as the construction work progresses.

Consulting, Co-operating and Co-ordinating activities with other duty holders
Section 46: The WHS Act also requires that you consult, co-operate and co-ordinate activities with all other persons who have a work health or safety duty in relation to the same matter, so far as is reasonably practicable.
There are often multiple contractors involved in building a house, who may each have responsibility for the same health and safety matters, either because they are involved in the same activities or share the same workplace. In these situations, each duty holder should exchange information to find out who is doing what and work together in a co-operative and co-ordinated way so that all risks are eliminated or minimised so far as is reasonably practicable.
For example an electrician working on a roof should consult with other duty holders, including the builder, who are also working on the site to co-ordinate the provision of suitable fall prevention and co-operate with each other to ensure that each of their activities do not create