An act to provide for the health, safety and welfare of persons at work. Emergency planning for mines is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the work health and safety act 2011 whs act. All whs regulators, with the exception of those in victoria and western australia have enacted the australian governments. Part 1 preliminary division 1 introduction 1 name of act. Under the work health and safety act the department, as an employer, has a primary duty of care to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees and other people in the workplace so far as is reasonably practicable. Work health and safety act 2011 federal register of legislation. Safe work nsw developed the whs act to provide the framework to ensure health, safety and wellbeing of workers and others that may be badly affected by the work activities conducted by.
If you are an employer, safework nsw can help you develop and maintain a safe working environment for your workers. Work health and safety act 2011 sect 117 entry to inquire into suspected contraventions 117 entry to inquire into suspected contraventions 1 a whs entry permit holder may enter a workplace for the purpose of inquiring into a suspected contravention of this act. The act was repealed by the work health and safety act 2011 the nsw occupational health and safety act 2000, no 40. Accident compensation act 1985 to provide for the payment of compensation, to impose a levy in respect of accident compensation. Authorisation to use, handle or store prohibited or restricted carcinogens pdf, 177. The occupational health and safety act 2000 is a repealed statute of new south wales nsw. Work health and safety act 2011 sect 117 entry to inquire into suspected contraventions 117 entry to inquire into suspected contraventions 1 a whs entry permit holder may enter a workplace for the purpose of inquiring into a suspected contravention of this act that relates to, or affects, a relevant worker. Update references to workcover nsw to safework nsw including inserting. Whs act to assist call 1050 issue resolved please contact the nswnma for advice and support at any stage of this process tel. Vat, gst, tax authorities, transfer pricing, withholding tax, technology. Safety whs act, section 19 clause 9 protection of the environment operations act 1997 duty holder designer, importer, supplier construction of plant, owner or supervisor pcbu duty the person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must eliminate or minimize risks to health and safety associated with a hazardous atmosphere confined space, movement in hazardous manual. For information on the whs laws in your jurisdiction, please refer to the law in your state.
This means that in most states and territories and at the commonwealth level, whs laws impose similar obligations. Free whs manual template workplace health and safety. Work health and safety bulletin 02 nsw teachers federation. Comcares role under the whs act comcare administers the commonwealth work health and safety act 2011 and work health and safety regulations 2011 and is the national regulator for work health and safety. The terms occupational health and safety ohs and work health and safety whs are equivalent, and generally either can be used in the workplace.
The model work health and safety whs act has been amended since its publication in 2011. It has been developed so that officers as defined in section 1. B provide a brief explanation of the purpose of the act. Business nsw welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the better regulation division of the department of customer service in respond to the proposed amendments to the criminal procedure act 1986 nsw to address the limitation on costs in criminal prosecutions under the work health and safety act 2011 nsw. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 18 june 2020 act 10. Pn191 version 3 last updated january 2018 a guide for flammable and combustible liquids under the whs act 2011 page 3 of 18 introduction the queensland work health and safety act 2011 whs act regulates the storage, handling and use of hazardous chemicals and major hazard facilities. Whs fire regulations and building code comment on proposals. Notice of that approval was published in the nsw government gazette referring to this code of practice as construction work page 2695 on friday 18 july 2014.
The manual itself, contains the following headings and content over 250 pages. It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 1 february 2021. Model work health and safety act safe work australia. The work health and safety act sets out the powers and functions of a hsr and requires the employer or person conduct. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 nsw contents page current version for 1. Whs act the model work health and safety act which has been enacted in the australian capital territory act, new south wales nsw, northern territory nt, queensland qld, south australia sa and tasmania tas. Please note that this is not a sample of the full manual. New south wales work health and safety act 2011 no 10 status information currency of version historical version for 7 june 2011 to 27 november 2011 generated 6 december 2011 at. Click on the relevant state to open their whs ohs act and regulations. This is a consolidated version of the model work health and safety bill. The australian government has identified work health and safety whs as a priority area for reform.
A person who performs work for a pcbu is considered a worker. Notice of that approval was published in the nsw government gazette referring to this code of practice as. Contents work health and safety act 2011 page 2 subdivision 2 what is reasonably practicable 18 what is reasonably practicable in ensuring health and safety. This manual is designed to assist fitness industry professionals and fitness. The provisions of this regulation are substantially uniform with the model work health and safety regulations 2011 prepared by safe work australia. Published under the legislation revision and publication act 2002 1 south australia. We will also comply with any other relevant legislation, applicable codes of practice and australian standards as far as possible. See below for guidance relating to all workplaces in nsw, including mining workplaces, under the work health and safety act 2011 and the work health and safety regulation 2017. Division 2 object 3 object 1 the main object of this act is to provide for a balanced and nationally consistent. This was a move towards harmonisation of health and safety laws around the country. Most of rirdcs publications are available for viewing, free downloading or. Object division 3 interpretation subdivision 1 definitions 4. We are committed to ensuring we comply with the work health and safety act 2011 the act.
New south wales, south australia, queensland, the northern territory, act and tasmania have harmonised their whs laws by enacting similar. New south wales, south australia, queensland, the northern territory, act and tasmania have harmonised their whs laws by enacting similar legislation, based on an agreed model whs act. Our aim is to one day provide statebystate coverage interstate and national business. Completed the free asbestos awareness online training and gained tremendous knowledge pertaining to the risks, procedures, controls and measures etc. Work health and safety legislative requirements aghealth australia. Wo r k h e a l t h a n d s a f e t y r e g u l a t i o n 2. The model whs laws include the model whs act, model whs regulations and model whs codes of practice.
The big change in health and safety happened in 2011 with the introduction of the model work health and safety act. Understanding the work health and safety act a practical guide. The whs act aims to protect the health and safety of workers and other. This regulation is made under the work health and safety act 2011, including section 276 of, and schedule 3 to, that act the general regulationmaking powers. In essence, you are free to copy, communicate and adapt the work for non. Business nsw february 2021 2 introduction business nsw welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the better regulation division of the department of customer service in respond to the proposed amendments to the criminal procedure act 1986 nsw to address the limitation on costs in criminal prosecutions under the work health and safety act 2011 nsw. This policy is consistent with, and should be read in conjunction with, all departmental policies and procedures related to work health and safety. Visit the work health and safety act 2011 or the work health and safety regulations 2011. Whs legislation is not restricted to staff safety, but requires persons. Transfer of asbestos register by person relinquishing management or. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 18 june 2020 act 10 of 2011 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary division 1 introduction 1. The code is based on nsw legislation, regulations and government policies and procedures. The victorian government acknowledges aboriginal and torres strait islander people as the traditional custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their elders, past and present.
This act commences on 1 january 2012 or on such later day as may be appointed by proclamation before 1 january 2012. Manual handling guide for nurses a policy guide for the management of patient. Whs entry permit holder not required to disclose names of workers division 5 whs. How to deal with bullying and harassment when dealing with. New south wales work health and safety amendment miscellaneous regulation 2015 under the work health and safety act 2011 published lw february 2015 2015 no 61 his excellency the governor, with the advice of the executive council, has made the following regulation under the work health and safety act 2011. New south wales work health and safety regulation 2017 under the work health and safety act 2011 published lw 11 august 2017 2017 no 404 his excellency the governor, with the advice of the executive council, has made the following regulation under the work health and safety act 2011. Release on the giving of a courtordered whs undertaking 240. Safe work australia has developed a model whs act, model whs.
This bill is a national model law and is intended to provide the basis for nationally consistent work health and safety laws. Accident compensation occupational health and safety act 1996. Meeting skills, presentation skills, psychologist hugh mackays 10 laws of human communication, problem solving. Free whs manual template workplace health and safety australia. Work health and safety act 2011 sullivon constructions. Definitions subdivision 2 other important terms 4a. Work health and safety act 2011 home nsw legislation. The universitys risk management system is based on legislative and selfinsurers requirements. Education school administrative and support staff act 1987. Work health and safety regulation 2017 nsw legislation. Nsw whs act 2011 whs regulation 2017 as 80002003, good governance principles tfnsw governance framework rms executive committee executive whs committee terms of reference audit and risk committee charter whs policy statement whs strategy 20152019 onerms sms whs planning and performance reports rms delegations manual tfnsw executive health. Safework nsw s vision for whs in nsw is in line with the work health and safety roadmap for nsw 2022 and the australian work health and safety strategy 20122022. Whs laws in australia represented a watershed moment in the development of australian.
Whs undertaking means an undertaking given under section 216 1. Iga07 audit checklist for ohs consultation for nsw mines updated 070206 498. This has had good success but ultimately laws have not been harmonised 100% from state to state. Whs governance, accountabilities and responsibilities. A person conducting a business or undertaking pcbu is a legal term under whs laws for individuals, businesses or organisations that are conducting business. Washington headquarters services signature authorization to request andor receive supplies andor equipment. This whs management plan and s whs policies and procedures set out. The nsw occupational health and safety act 2000, no 40. Legislation on the nsw legislation website is usually updated within 3 working days. Occupational health and safety act 2004 to secure the health, safety and welfare of employees and other persons at work.
An act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes. Contents work health and safety regulation 2011 page 2 18 procedures for election of health and safety representatives. The act was repealed by the work health and safety act 2011. The information contained in these pages is provided by way of indicative guidance only. In this section you can find information about your legal obligations, as well as resources that can be downloaded and used in your workplace, like videos and posters. The explanatory memorandum explains the intended operation of the model work health and safety whs act, including amendments to the act up until 9 december 2019. Was introduced to various topics that were unknown to me and the audiovisual format of the course and knowledge checks give the trainee a sound understanding of the various topics covered whilst being digestible and easy to follow. In nsw, a union can commence a prosecution of category 1 and 2.
This regulation is made under the work health and safety act 2011, including section 276 of, and. It should be modified to suit unique conditions and any legislation applicable at your site. What are the responsibilities of pcbus, workers and hsrs in relation to health and safety in the workplace. Explaining the penalties under the whs act and the smoke free environment act there are financial penalties for both roads and maritime and the worker explaining that if smoking continues, a formal disciplinary interview will take place. Our approach to work health and safety regulation safework nsw. The purpose of the work health and safety laws whs laws are to protect the health, safety and welfare of employees, volunteers and other persons who are at, or come in to contact with a workplace. Request to commence a prosecution fact sheet pdf, 157. Model work health and safety regulations safe work australia. Work health and safety act 2011, work health and safety regulation 2017, workers compensation act 1987, workplace injury management and workers compensation act 1998. Work health and safety regulation 2011 act legislation register. Download a pdf of this guide our vision is healthy, safe and productive working lives.
Fair work act means the fair work act 2009 of the commonwealth. The current version of the model work health and safety whs regulations, dated 1 january 2021, includes all amendments made since 2011. Wo r k h e a l t h a n d s a f e t y r e g u l a t i o n 2 0 1 7. Each student can download a free 90 page course handbook in pdf format. The amendments to the model whs regulations do not automatically apply in a jurisdiction. Act worksafe act nt nt worksafe all state and territory legislation is similar in so far as a safe work place must be provided, adequate training and supervision made available and workplace hazards and risks must be controlled. Safety whs act section 19 clause 9 protection of the. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 18 june 2020 act. The proposed legislation will also make it an offence to take the benefit of such.
Save time from manual entry when doing an audit with our ehs softwa. Ohs act provides the rules and legislation to be abided by all workplaces, to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all persons at work in the state of new south wales, australia. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. Office and published on the nsw legislation website. Nsw teachers federation, 2333 mary street, surry hills nsw 2010. Examples and notes division 4 application of act 10. Dangerous goods act 1985 an act to promote the safety of persons and property in relation to the manufacture, storage, transfer, transport, sale, purchase and use of dangerous goods and. Work health and safety act 2011 sect 117 entry to inquire. The whs act provides a framework to protect the health, safety and. This is a generic document and must be used as a guide only. Nswnma work health and safety essentials for nurses and. For a list of the specific legislation please refer to the list of resources in part 6 of this guide. Work health and safety act 2011 including any amendment made under the. Community organisations and work health and safety laws.
Smoke free environment act, 2000 nsw smoke free environment regulation, 2000 nsw. Matt kean, mp minister for innovation and better regulation. The structure of a disciplinary interview will be explained and also what the workers rights are. Safety committee training nsw whs committee training nsw. From january 2012, the harmonised laws were introduced in the act, nsw, qld and nt. Though the manual is currently configured for the harmonised law in most australian states and territories whs act 2011, the core elements of appropriate whs management systems are easily transferable to other state legislature.
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