The obligation
PCBUs must consult workers about work health and safety and may also have duties to consult, cooperate and coordinate with other duty holders.
The WHS Act requires a PCBU to consult, cooperate and coordinate 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. Because 'worker' is defined broadly, a PCBU must consult, so far as is reasonably practicable, with contractors, subcontractors, on-hire workers, outworkers, apprentices, trainees, volunteers and others working for it who are likely to be directly affected.
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- PCBUs must consult workers about work health and safety and may also have duties to consult, cooperate and coordinate with other duty holders.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Consulting workers and coordinating with other duty holders is a WHS requirement set out in Spray painting and powder coating 2021 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Spray painting and powder coating 2021 > Consultation.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Consulting workers and coordinating with other duty holders is a WHS obligation under Spray painting and powder coating 2021 (QLD). In short, PCBUs must consult workers about work health and safety and may also have duties to consult, cooperate and coordinate with other duty holders.
What changed recently?
Consulting workers and coordinating with other duty holders was last updated on 17 October 2026.