The major mining states wa, nsw and qld have elected to retain specific mining ohs legislation. The occupational health and safety act 2000 is a repealed statute of new south wales nsw. This policy should be read in conjunction with the following related documents. The act was repealed by the work health and safety act 2011 the nsw occupational health and safety act 2000, no 40. For the avoidance of doubt, this does not include any transurban entities. On 24 april 2005, the hon minister for consumer and employment protection approved the code of practice. Cusohs301a follow occupational health and safety procedures date this document was generated. A petroleum site is a place where petroleum operations are carried out. In nsw, a union can commence a prosecution of category 1. The management of occupational health and safety in the. However, some procedures can damage the skin and knowledge about infection control and minimum hygiene standards is necessary. However, some have been specifically developed for the purposes of this code of practice. These regulations are a national model law and are intended to provide the basis for nationally.
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. Whs legislative compliance guidelines 2015 september. Whs act health and safety act 2004 parliament of nsw. Matt kean, mp minister for innovation and better regulation. New south wales legislation ohs legislation workplaceohs. Provides and maintains a safe workplace, plant, equipment and systems of work. In victoria and new south wales principal contractors have specific obligations under ohs regulations. New south wales work health and safety regulation 2011 contents page historical version for. Model work health and safety regulations safe work australia. 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.
If your work environment involves exposure to noise, there are specific duties and. The nswfb recognises that every person has the right to a safe and healthy working. The old regulations were, in many cases, outdated and no longer relevant. The ohs regulation nsw 2001 replaces 36 existing regulations, some of which dated back to 1912. The whs act states that if a pcbu has a duty or obligation. While consultation was a requirement of some of the old.
Each jurisdiction will need to introduce legislation giving effect to the model ohs act and regulations. Hairdressing and barbers hygiene standards hairdressers and barbers do not carry out procedures that deliberately penetrate the skin. 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. In such cases any references in the specification to nsw legislation shall be taken as including legislation pertaining to that state or territory. Cusohs301a follow occupational health and safety procedures. 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. Safework nsw inspectors helping you keep your workplace. However, nsw has deviated from the model whs act and provides for a.
Over the past decade, workers compensation data have shown continuous improvement in work. 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. 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. Occupational safety general regulations occupational. 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. All legislation for nsw mining workplaces nsw resources. Contractor ohs assessment tool nsw resources regulator. 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. Ohs legislation and or regulations pertaining to that state or territory whether specifically mentioned or not in the specification. 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. Changes to registration and registration documents. 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. 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.
Responsible officer director human resources contact officer. We aim to ensure our regulatory approaches promote a competitive, confident and protected nsw. This includes the health and safety of anyone who does work for you as well as your customers, visitors and suppliers. Work health and safety regulation 2017 nsw legislation.
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. 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. The numbering of the workers compensation act has changed, effective april 6, 2020. Printing multiple copies of a statute or regulation for the purpose of distribution without the.
Pdf version printerfriendly ideal for printing entire document occupational health and safety regulation 29697 published by quickscribe services ltd. It is well known that executives really set the tone for what succeeds or fails in organisations, and ohs is no different. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 nsw. 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. Refer to the whs mines and petroleum sites legislation page for a more detailed definition of the term. Introduction hazardous substances in the workplace are substances that may put people at risk of injury or illness. Code of practice occupational safety and health in call.
It may include some of your obligations under some of the legislation that safework nsw administers. 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. A mine is where mining operations are carried out or a tourist mine. 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. To ensure you comply with your legal obligations you must refer to the appropriate legislation. Cooperating with management with regard to ohs, through participation in hazard identi. This legislation is based on the national model whs legislation developed by safe work australia in consultation with the states and territories. Occupational health and safety regulations, 1996 being chapter o1. 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. Occupational health and safety policy fire and rescue nsw. 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. It is the companys policy that all injuries and near misses should be formally investigated so.
Page 4 of 29 guide to the model work health and safety regulations. This brief guide outlines the main features of the new work health and safety act 2011. Links to the above documents that are available are included in the resources section. 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. The following laws apply to all nsw mines and petroleum sites. Ohs337 ohs consultation procedure unsw engineering. Occupational safety and health in call centres pursuant to section 57 of the occupational safety and health act 1984. Just as a ceo and the executive team need to take ownership and accountability for. The council recognises its obligations under the work health and safety act 2011, the. 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.
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. Understanding the work health and safety act a practical guide. They are available from the nsw government procurement website curepoint. The current version of the model work health and safety whs regulations, dated 9 december 2019, includes all amendments made since 2011. Work health and safety management systems and auditing. 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. Guide to the model work health and safety regulations. Office and published on the nsw legislation website, and is certified as the.
The nsw occupational health and safety act 2000 and occupational health. 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. 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. 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. Schedule 2 amendment of mine health and safety act 2004 no 74.
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. 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. The revisions to the act also resulted in related changes to the occupational health and safety regulation, the ohs policies, and the ohs guidelines. Appropriate insurance coverage will be provided to volunteers. A summary of the nsw whs regulation is available and outlined in plain english. Work health and safety essentials for nurses and midwives. Model work health and safety regulations 15 january 2019. 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. Identification of hazards, and assessing and addressing risks, at workplaces 26 3.
The defences in new south wales and queensland are. Cmhs act s159 and mhs act s140 set out requirements for site check inspector elections. 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. Ensures compliance to the work health safety act and regulations 2011. The occupational health and safety regulations, 1996. Scope this code of practice applies to all workplaces in western australia covered by the occupational safety and. The directorgeneral and the senior management team are committed to ensuring the. Ohs337 ohs consultation procedure page 1 of 9 current version. Occupational safety and health regulations 1996 contents consolidation 4e page iii 3. The ohs professional editorial board 2018 o ne of the most significant factors in the quality of an organisations ohs is its leadership. Accreditation under the australian government building and construction ohs accreditation.
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