These were adopted with some modification in nsw as the nsw work health and safety act 2011 and nsw work health and safety regulation 2011, in force from 1 january 2012. On 26 november 2015, a worker was performing a pressure test on the surface of the mine on a length of. It outlines the legal obligations and responsibilities of the state library as a person conducting a business or undertaking pcbu, its workers and other persons at the workplace as described in the work health and safety act 2011 the act. Reporting exposures under the new work health and safety act 2011. The work health and safety act 2011 nsw the act provides a framework to protect the health, safety and welfare of all workers and others in relation to nsw workplaces and work activities. Commonwealth work health and safety act 2011 cth work health and safety regulations 2011 cth work health and safety transitional and consequential provisions act 2011 cth australian capital territory work health and safety act 2011 act work health and safety regulation 2011 act new south wales work health and safety act 2011 nsw. Notice of that approval was published in the nsw government gazette referring to this code of practice as hazardous manual tasks page 7194 on friday 16 december 2011. The model work health and safety whs act has been amended since its publication in 2011, including a number of substantial amendments agreed to in 2014 and 2015. Current version for 25 march 2020 to date accessed 27 april 2020 at. Work health and safety act, which was endorsed by the workplace relations ministerial council. Guide to interpretation of principal contractor and roads.
Current version for 25 march 2020 to date accessed 23 april 2020 at 23. Risk management smoke free workplace policy drug and alcohol policy procurement and disposal policy contractor management 3. Work health and safety regulation 2011, made under the. You are directed to information on how your personal information is protected. Worksafe wa, workplace health and safety qld, nt worksafe, safework nsw, comcare and worksafe. Respectful workplace behaviours guidelines nsw police force.
The whs act aims to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces through the elimination. This policy is consistent with, and should be read in conjunction with, all departmental policies and procedures related to work health and safety. A new package of work health and safety laws whs package will come into effect from 1 january 2012, subject to some transitional arrangements. The guide describes the role of a work health and safety entry permit holder eph, the circumstances in which an eph may enter a workplace and what an eph may do after entry. This work health and safety legislation is intended to provide a uniform approach with flexibility for workers and management to work together to develop systems that address health, safety and welfare for all who work in and. Occupational health and safety amendment bill 2011. The whs legislation applies to all workplaces in nsw, including mines.
Work health and safety act 2011 including any amendment made under the. This guide provides an overview of the work health and safety act whs act. The work health and safety act 2011 the whs act provides a framework to protect the health, safety and welfare of all workers at work. Work health and safety act 2011 whs act imposes several obligations on duty holders to ensure the health and safety of workers and others. The nsw work health and safety act 2011 the whs act commenced operation on 1 january 2012. An approved code of practice is a practical guide to achieving the standards of health, safety and welfare required under the whs act and the work health and safety. Hazardous chemicals management available for nsw health staff only work health and safety legislation available for nsw health staff only current. Work health and safety act 2011 act legislation register. The work health and safety act 2011 nsw regulates workplace health and safety whs in nsw. As part of this commitment, workplace behaviours such as workplace bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and. Dangerous incident whs act 2011, section 37 often referred to as a near miss is an incident in the workplace that exposes a worker or any person to a serious risk to the persons health or safety from an immediate or imminent exposure to. It supports nsw health agencies in their primary duty of care obligations under the work health and safety act 2011 and work health and safety regulation 2017. Find out work health and safety whs legal requirements that apply to your business.
Work health and safety act 2011 federal register of. The current version, dated 21 march 2016, incorporates all those amendments. Work, health and safety series nsw new work health and. This code of practice on how to manage work health and safety risks is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the work health and safety act the whs act. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 nsw legislation. The ohs act seeks to protect the health, safety and welfare of employees and other people at work. It specifically aims to protect people at workplaces from risk to their health or safety and to promote safe and healthy work. Oct 28, 2019 occupational health and safety act 2004. Guide to workplace right of entry by work health and safety.
The whs package consists of the work health and safety act. All workers are protected by the whs act, including. As authorised by section 216 of the work health and safety act 2011 whs act, i, lee. Prevention and management of workplace bullying in nsw health purpose nsw health is committed to providing a safe and equitable workplace for all workers, where everyones contribution is valued and respected.
It sets out key principles, duties and rights about ohs. Commonwealth australian capital territory new south wales northern territory. Work health and safety preventing and responding to bullying. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 nsw contents page historical version valid from 1. Amendments to the model whs laws do not automatically apply in a jurisdiction. Work health and safety preventing and responding to.
Oct 29, 20 work health and safety act 2011 current as at 29 october 20 warningsome provisions of this legislation are not in operation. What is reasonably practicable in ensuring health and safety. Employment industrial relations, work health and safety, anti. Work health and safety act 2011 current as at 29 october 20 warningsome provisions of this legislation are not in operation.
Work health and safety act 2011 nsw resources and energy. Each state and territory has a principal health and safety act which sets out requirements for ensuring that workplaces are safe and healthy. New south wales work health and safety regulation 2011 under the work health and safety act 2011 this version of the legislation is compiled and maintained in a database of legislation by the parliamentary counsels office and published on the nsw. Jul 20, 2017 this is a compilation of the work health and safety regulations 2011 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 1 july 2017 the compilation date.
Nsw legislation, australia pdf of act as at 122016 pdf of act as at 12. Work, health and safety series nsw new work health and safety laws apply from 1 january 2012. This document focuses on the duties owed to workers in whs. Work health and safety act 2011, work health and safety regulation 2017, workers compensation act 1987, workplace injury management and workers compensation act. It has been developed so that officers as defined in section 1. Work health and safety essentials for nurses and midwives. The result was a model work health and safety act and regulation. Work health and safety 20170823 new south wales crime. The purpose of this document is to provide a framework within which the work health and safety act 2011 whs act and work health and safety regulation 2017 whs regulation can be implemented in all nsw health agencies agencies. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 25 march 2020 act 10 of 2011. Notice of that approval was published in the nsw government gazette referring to this code of practice as work health and safety. The work health and safety act 2011 came into effect on 1 january 2012 and the work health and safety regulation 2017 commenced on 1 september 2017. Work health and safety regulations 2011 legislation. Legislation on the nsw legislation website is usually updated within 3 working days.
Work health and safety act 2011 \ a vehicle used for business is considered to be a workplace \ a business must provide workers with the information, instruction, training and supervision necessary to ensure their health and safety for more information on your whs obligations visit the safework nsw website at safework. Victoria, for example, first adopted modern occupational health and safety ohs. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 nsw contents page current version valid from 1. Guide to interpretation of principal contractor and roads and. Work health and safety limiting staff exposure to ionising radiation. Pn188 version 3 last updated june 2018 a guide for service station operators under the work health and safety act 2011 page 4 of 19 1. Workplace privacy act 2011 act legislation register. You are directed to a disclaimer and notice governing the information provided. The work health and safety bill will enact the national model work health and safety actdeveloped by safe work australia and agreed to by the workplace relations ministerial councilin new south wales well ahead of the agreed national start date of 1. Workplace health and safety act 2011 workplace health and safety regulations nsw local government state award 2010 oberon council policies and procedures relevant to this policy. 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. The occupational health and safety act 2004 ohs act is the main workplace health and safety law in victoria.
This includes workplace arrangements like work groups, health and safety representatives and health and safety committees. Often, there is more than one pcbu involved in the relevant work. This means you must not, for example, discriminate, harass or bully another person in the workplace. The legislation can be found on the nsw legislation website. Work health and safety bill 2011 parliament of nsw. Work health and safety act 2011 and the work health and safety transitional and consequential provisions act 2011. An act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes assented to 29 november 2011 the parliament of australia enacts. Table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary division 1. Legislation online nsw legislation, australia pdf of act as at 122016 consulted on 20524 abstractcitation. This includes the health and safety of anyone who does work. This is a compilation of the work health and safety act 2011 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 20 september 2017 the compilation date. The guide should be read in conjunction with those laws. An act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes.
Under australian whs laws your business must ensure the health and safety of your. The state of queensland office of queensland parliamentary counsel 20142020 ver. This brief guide outlines the main features of the new work health and safety act 2011. Work health and safety act 2011, section 274 approved codes of practice 1 name of instrument this instrument is the work health and safety preventing and responding to bullying code of practice 2012 no 1. Mode code of practice how to manage work health and. Work health and safety blood and body substances occupational exposure prevention. New south wales work health and safety regulation 2011 under the work health and safety act 2011 this version of the legislation is compiled and maintained in a database of legislation by the parliamentary counsels office and published on the nsw legislation website. This is a republication of the work health and safety act 2011 including any amendment made. The whs act also provides for consultation, representation and participation to further the objects of the act. Work health and safety act 2011 nsw a refresher a paper. Work health and safety regulation 2011 nsw legislation.
Introduction the work health and safety act 2011 the whs act. Application this policy applies to all commission employees. Prevention and management of workplace bullying in nsw health. Work health and safety act 2011 queensland legislation. An act to secure the health, safety and welfare of persons at work. These requirements spell out the general responsibilities of different groups of people who play a role in the workplace. The whs act imposes other duties on pcbus and other persons in relation to workers and workplaces.
Work health and safety act 2011 nsw a refresher a paper given at a seminar held at hunter street chambers, 22nd may 2015 the purpose of this paper is to highlight some of the critical elements found in the work health and safety act 2011 nsw the act, to identify some fundamental changes. 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. The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law. Notice of that approval was published in the nsw government gazette referring to this code of practice as how to manage work health and safety risks page 7194 on friday 16 december 2011. Work health and safety policy nsw department of industry. Contents work health and safety regulation 2011 page 2 18 procedures for election of health and safety representatives. The state of tasmania the department of premier and cabinet 2020 ver. Guide to workplace right of entry by work health and.
The guide describes the role of a work health and safety entry permit holder eph, the circumstances in which an eph may enter a workplace. Work health and safety act 2011 worksafe queensland. This includes workplace arrangements like work groups, health and safety representatives and health and safety. Occupational health and safety act and regulations worksafe. Work health and safety human resources ecompendium. Understanding the work health and safety act a practical guide. Under section 274 of the work health and safety act 2011 the act, and being satisfied that this code of practice was developed in accordance with the process described in s. Model work health and safety act safe work australia.
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