What does consultation on health, safety, and welfare primarily involve?

• A. The client.
• B. Local authorities.
• C. Engagement with workers on health, safety, and welfare.
• D. The general public.

Answer: (C)

Consultation in health, safety and welfare centers on two-way communication with those who do the work and are affected by the arrangements. It means actively involving workers (and their safety representatives) in discussions about hazards, how risks will be controlled, and what welfare facilities are needed on site. By listening to their concerns and incorporating their feedback into planning and execution, safer and more practical arrangements emerge. The focus isn’t on the client, local authorities, or the general public, though they have oversight roles; it’s about engaging the people on site to share responsibility for health, safety, and welfare.