The obligation
PCBUs must engage workers on H&S matters and establish or contribute to worker participation practices.
Subpart 2 of Part 3 requires PCBUs to engage with workers on H&S matters affecting them and to establish, maintain, and support worker participation practices (e.g. health and safety representatives and committees). Workers have specific rights including the right to cease or direct cessation of unsafe work. Failure to comply attracts pecuniary penalties.
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- PCBUs must engage workers on H&S matters and establish or contribute to worker participation practices.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Worker Engagement and Participation under HSWA 2015 is a WHS requirement set out in Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (NZ). The relevant provision is Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 > Worker Engagement & Participation § 58–72.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Worker Engagement and Participation under HSWA 2015 is a WHS obligation under Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (NZ). In short, PCBUs must engage workers on H&S matters and establish or contribute to worker participation practices.
What changed recently?
Worker Engagement and Participation under HSWA 2015 was last updated on 27 August 2026.
