Model work health and safety regulations 15 january 2019. Whs legislative compliance guidelines 2015 september. The management of occupational health and safety in the. Cusohs301a follow occupational health and safety procedures date this document was generated. New south wales work health and safety regulation 2011 contents page historical version for. Accreditation under the australian government building and construction ohs accreditation. Just as a ceo and the executive team need to take ownership and accountability for. A wide variety of manfmade and natural substances are used in the workplace including petrochemicals, solvents, acids, pesticides and herbicides, as well as common cleaners, detergents, and paint. Office and published on the nsw legislation website, and is certified as the. Matt kean, mp minister for innovation and better regulation. Printing multiple copies of a statute or regulation for the purpose of distribution without the.
Occupational health and safety policy the nsw fire brigades nswfb is committed to maintaining and improving occupational health, safety and welfare in the workplace, and reducing the incidence and severity of workplace accidents, injuries and illnesses. If your work environment involves exposure to noise, there are specific duties and. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 nsw. In victoria and new south wales principal contractors have specific obligations under ohs regulations. Introduction occupational health and safety ohs in australia has, to date, been regulated by one commonwealth, six state and two territory general ohs statutes,1 together with a number of specific statutes covering public safety and ohs in industries such as mining. The ohs act places general duties of care on persons to take reasonable care for the health and safety of employees in the workplace. In nsw, a union can commence a prosecution of category 1. Refer to the whs mines and petroleum sites legislation page for a more detailed definition of the term. Occupational health and safety regulations, 1996 being chapter o1. Over the past decade, workers compensation data have shown continuous improvement in work. The risk management process for manual tasks safework nsw. The focus of ohs in australia is on workplacebased prevention rather than individual health care. An approved industry code of practice is a practical guide to achieving the standard of safety required by the occupational health and safety act 2000 and ohs regulations 2001for a particular area of work. Ohs337 ohs consultation procedure page 1 of 9 current version.
Authorisation 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, and is certified as the form of that legislation that is correct under section 45c of the interpretation act 1987. Each jurisdiction will need to introduce legislation giving effect to the model ohs act and regulations. A mine is where mining operations are carried out or a tourist mine. A workcover nsw inspector can draw attention to an approved industry code of practice in an improvement or prohibition notice as a way of indicating the measures that could. The state of new south wales including the nsw department of planning, industry and environment, the author and the publisher take no responsibility, and will accept no liability, for the accuracy, currency. Provides information, instruction, training and supervision to ensure a safe system of work consults, communicates and collaborates with all workers regarding safe systems of work. Code of practice occupational safety and health in call. Ohs policy 1 policy statement occupational health and safety forms the basis of all sound decisionmaking and behaviours within the department of services, technology and administration services. Introduction hazardous substances in the workplace are substances that may put people at risk of injury or illness.
Scope this code of practice applies to all workplaces in western australia covered by the occupational safety and. Hairdressing and barbers hygiene standards hairdressers and barbers do not carry out procedures that deliberately penetrate the skin. All legislation for nsw mining workplaces nsw resources. The major mining states wa, nsw and qld have elected to retain specific mining ohs legislation.
Cusohs301a follow occupational health and safety procedures. The nsw occupational health and safety act 2000, the ohs act, as amended, is the principal legislation for workplace health and safety in nsw, together with the nsw occupational health and safety regulation 2001. 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. The occupational health and safety act 2000 is a repealed statute of new south wales nsw. The following laws apply to all nsw mines and petroleum sites. The occupational health and safety regulations, 1996. Model work health and safety regulations safe work australia. However, some have been specifically developed for the purposes of this code of practice.
Subcontractor a person engaged by a contractor or principal contractor to perform work or provide goods and orservices, is paid directly by the contractor principal. It is the companys policy that all injuries and near misses should be formally investigated so. Model work health and safety regulations as at 15 january 2019 as released by safe work australia published by the parliamentary counsels committee this is a consolidated version of the model work health and safety regulations. The nswfb recognises that every person has the right to a safe and healthy working. This includes the health and safety of anyone who does work for you as well as your customers, visitors and suppliers. The ohs professional editorial board 2018 o ne of the most significant factors in the quality of an organisations ohs is its leadership. Ohs legislation and or regulations pertaining to that state or territory whether specifically mentioned or not in the specification. The current version of the model work health and safety whs regulations, dated 9 december 2019, includes all amendments made since 2011. Occupational safety and health in call centres pursuant to section 57 of the occupational safety and health act 1984. We aim to ensure our regulatory approaches promote a competitive, confident and protected nsw. To support the development of the bill, the department prepared a better regulation statement which outlines how the proposed amendments to the work health and safety act 2011 comply with the nsw government s better regulation principles.
Schedule 1 19 contains savings and transitional provisions consequent on the enactment of the whs act and amendments to be made to the whs act by the bill. New south wales legislation ohs legislation workplaceohs. The old regulations were, in many cases, outdated and no longer relevant. The regulations define a msd as an injury, illness or disease that arises in whole or in part from manual handling in the workplace, whether occurring suddenly or over a prolonged period of time. The ohs regulation nsw 2001 replaces 36 existing regulations, some of which dated back to 1912. Occupational safety general regulations occupational. A summary of the nsw whs regulation is available and outlined in plain english.
The directorgeneral and the senior management team are committed to ensuring the. The whs act states that if a pcbu has a duty or obligation. New south wales occupational health and safety regulation 2001 under the occupational health and safety act 2000 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. The revisions to the act also resulted in related changes to the occupational health and safety regulation, the ohs policies, and the ohs guidelines. The act was repealed by the work health and safety act 2011 the nsw occupational health and safety act 2000, no 40. This policy should be read in conjunction with the following related documents. Appropriate insurance coverage will be provided to volunteers. Safework nsw 1 safework nsw inspectors helping you keep your workplace safe as the states workplace health and safety whs regulator, safework nsw works with the nsw business community to help improve workplace health and safety. Occupational health and safety regulations 2001 nsw workers compensation act 1987 nsw and amendments workplace injury management and workers compensation act 1998 nsw codes of practice workcover nsw ohs induction training for construction amenities for construction work ohs consultation risk assessment. Provides and maintains a safe workplace, plant, equipment and systems of work. For the avoidance of doubt, this does not include any transurban entities.
Understanding the work health and safety act a practical guide. These regulations are a national model law and are intended to provide the basis for nationally. Schedule 2 amendment of mine health and safety act 2004 no 74. Work health and safety management systems and auditing.
This brief guide outlines the main features of the new work health and safety act 2011. These prosecution guidelines supplement the odpp guidelines with respect to the decision to prosecute under the whs legislation. Work health and safety regulation 2011 nsw legislation. Occupational health and safety policy fire and rescue nsw. Contractor ohs assessment tool nsw resources regulator.
Ohs act or ohs regulation, failure to observe a relevant approved industry code of practice is admissible as evidence concerning an offence under the ohs act or ohs regulation. The council recognises its obligations under the work health and safety act 2011, the. A petroleum site is a place where petroleum operations are carried out. However, nsw has deviated from the model whs act and provides for a. The rad video tools uses ohs file type for its internal purposes andor also by different way than common edit or open file actions eg. Responsible officer director human resources contact officer. Work health and safety essentials for nurses and midwives. Page 4 of 29 guide to the model work health and safety regulations. Ohs337 ohs consultation procedure unsw engineering. 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. The principal whs law in new south wales consists of the work health and safety act 2011, supported by the work health and safety regulation 2017. While consultation was a requirement of some of the old. Cooperating with management with regard to ohs, through participation in hazard identi. Guide to the model work health and safety regulations.
Cmhs act s159 and mhs act s140 set out requirements for site check inspector elections. It is well known that executives really set the tone for what succeeds or fails in organisations, and ohs is no different. Work health and safety regulation 2017 nsw legislation. Whs act health and safety act 2004 parliament of nsw.
Worksafebc publishes the online versions of the workers compensation act act and the occupational health and safety regulation regulation in accordance with its mandate under the act to provide information and promote public awareness of occupational health and safety matters. On 24 april 2005, the hon minister for consumer and employment protection approved the code of practice. Ensures compliance to the work health safety act and regulations 2011. To ensure you comply with your legal obligations you must refer to the appropriate legislation. Identification of hazards, and assessing and addressing risks, at workplaces 26 3. Safework nsw inspectors helping you keep your workplace. This legislation is based on the national model whs legislation developed by safe work australia in consultation with the states and territories. The defences in new south wales and queensland are. The nsw occupational health and safety act 2000 and occupational health.
Occupational safety and health regulations 1996 contents consolidation 4e page iii 3. Links to the above documents that are available are included in the resources section. In such cases any references in the specification to nsw legislation shall be taken as including legislation pertaining to that state or territory. This compliance code provides practical guidance on how to comply with your obligations under victorias occupational health and safety legislation to manage risks associated with workplace noise exposure. However, some procedures can damage the skin and knowledge about infection control and minimum hygiene standards is necessary.
The numbering of the workers compensation act has changed, effective april 6, 2020. The management of occupational health and safety in the australian mining industry mining ohs legislation in australia development and harmonisation historically, each state and territory in australia has managed ohs. Ohs act and should to comply with all of the employer duties, and it is not relevant if your organisation is an unincorporated entity the ohs act also applies to unincorporated bodies who are employers, and a breach of the ohs laws could mean a committee member is personally liable. They are available from the nsw government procurement website curepoint. Changes to registration and registration documents. It may include some of your obligations under some of the legislation that safework nsw administers. Work health and safety management systems and auditing guidelines may 2014 work health and safety management systems and auditing guidelines these guidelines are a key element of the procurement policy framework of the nsw government.
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