Nsw occupational health and safety act 2000 occupational health and safety regulation 2001 qld workplace health and safety act 1995. These provisions came into effect for nsw mines generally in november 2004 and are contained in schedule 4 of the ohs regulation. Requirements of the occupational health and safety act the new south wales occupational health and safety act 2000 aims to protect the health, safety and welfare of people at work. Ohs regulation from a mechanical engineering perspective. Laws introduced the commonwealth, queensland, new south wales january 2012. It was drafted based on the national model whs regulations for mining and the additional tristate mining provisions agreed by nsw, queensland and western australia.
A basic understanding of ohs legislation regulations and codes of practice including. It sets out key principles, duties and rights about ohs. This brochure outlines some issues to be considered before working from home arrangements are introduced to ensure that the relevant legislative obligations are met. Occupational health and safety act 2000 nsw business. 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.
Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 contents page 10 chapter 3 workplace consultation 21 definitions 46 22 setting up consultation arrangements section 15 f of the act 46 23 workgroups represented by ohs committees or ohs representatives 48 24 minimum requirements for ohs committees 49 25 minimum requirements for election of ohs. 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. The occupational health and safety regulation regulation contains legal requirements that must be met by all workplaces under the inspectional jurisdiction of worksafebc. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 nsw legislation. Apprenticeship and traineeship act 2001 no 80 new south wales an act to provide for the regulation of apprenticeships and traineeships. On june 18, the consolidated occupational health and safety regulations 2017 came into effect. Occupational health safety and welfare regulations 1995 sa reg 1. Occupational health and safety act and regulations worksafe. Ohs regulation 2001 sets out specific first aid requirements for certain types of workplaces. The whs act provides a framework to protect the health, safety and welfare of all workers. Many sections of the act and the ohsr have associated ohs g uidelines. Ohs guidelines are not intended to provide exclusive interpretations, but to assist with compliance. The focus of ohs in australia is on workplacebased prevention rather than individual health care.
Ohs 2 a ohs legislation an overview occupational health and safety act 2000 and regulations 2001 in nsw the legislative duty of care is that employers shall ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of all their employees. It is your responsibility to make sure you comply with them. However every workplace has a legal responsibility for ensuring. Regulatory practices issues ohs guidelines to help with the application and interpretation of sections of the occupational health and safety regulation ohsr and with divisions of the workers compensation act the act that relate to health and safety. The model whs act was endorsed by regulations were subsequently endorsed, in principle, in august 2011. Workplace health and safety regulations 1998 tas reg 181b. Work health and safety regulation 2011 act legislation register. The ohs regulation nsw 2001 replaces 36 existing regulations, some of which dated back to 1912.
The old regulations were, in many cases, outdated and no longer relevant. Audit checklist for ohs consultation in nsw mines audit checklist for ohs consultation for nsw mines iga07 december 2005 references to relevant legislative and regulatory provisions do not include regulations under the coal mine health and safety act 2002 and forthcoming regulations. Corporations include government entities and incorporated associations. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 nsw. Part 1 preliminary 1 name of act this act is the apprenticeship and traineeship act 2001. The management of occupational health and safety in the. All legislation for nsw mining workplaces nsw resources. Ohs act provides the rules and legislation to be abided by all workplaces, to ensure. Nsw legislation apprenticeship and traineeship act 2001. The nsw occupational health and safety act 2000 and occupational health and safety regulation 2001 establish occupational health and safety ohs requirements for all workplaces throughout nsw. The occupational health and safety act 2004 and related regulations aim to keep victorian workplaces safe. This includes not only acts and regulations themselves but also examples of the supporting material.
The act was repealed by the work health and safety act 2011. Ohs act provides the rules and legislation to be abided by all workplaces, to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all persons at. Occupational health and safety act 2000 nsw occupational health and safety regulations 2001 nsw workers compensation act 1987. The ohs legislation is concerned with the safety of workers and others at workplaces see sections 8, 9 and 10 ohs act. Occupational health and safety regulations 2001 nsw codes of practice workcover nsw ohs consultation risk assessment ohs induction training for construction amenities for construction work internet activity visit the workcover nsw website. This code of practice supports specific provisions of the ohs regulation 2001 that relate to the use of hazardous substances. For a summary of the legislation, and a link to the full text, go to part 3. Training to be undertaken by members of ohs committees and.
Guide for applicants for demolition licences and notifications. Representing councils views on workplace health and safety to peak industry bodies such as workcover nsw and safe work australia. A number of regulations operate under the occupational health and safety act and associated legislation. However, some nsw businesses or industries may need to change how they. Worksafe wa, workplace health and safety qld, nt worksafe, safework nsw, comcare. The occupational health and safety act 2000 is a repealed statute of new south wales nsw. The act was repealed by the work health and safety act 2011 the nsw occupational health and safety act 2000, no 40. Ohs act provides the rules and legislation to be abided by all workplaces. The new legislation replaced the coal mine health and safety act 2002, coal mine health and safety regulation 2006, mine health and safety act 2004 and mine health and safety. All legislation for nsw mining workplaces nsw resources and.
Ohs legislation and or regulations pertaining to that state or territory whether specifically. Nsw legislation apprenticeship and traineeship act 2001 no 80. These jurisdictions are well progressed towards implementation. Responsible officer director human resources contact officer. Click on the relevant state to open their ohs act and regulations. New south wales legislation ohs legislation workplaceohs. 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. Your employer or ohs representative should be able to help you. The regulations may make provision for or with respect to applications under this section. Health and safety regulation 2001 and the nsw work cover code of practice amenities for construction work. The content of this table is intended for general guidance only and should not be relied upon as a source of legal advice. Apprenticeship and traineeship act 2001 no 80 new south wales.
Officer an officer within the meaning of section 9 of the corporations act 2001 cth. Introduction hazardous substances in the workplace are substances that may put people at risk of injury or illness. The nswfb complements this legislation by issuing nswfb specific policies, procedures and programs. Go to the section on laws and policy to develop a glossary of terms. Regulations give details on how certain sections of the act are to be implemented. Pdf version printerfriendly ideal for printing entire document occupational health and safety regulation 29697 published by quickscribe services ltd. New south wales occupational health and safety regulation 2001 contents page repealed version for 7. Work health and safety standing orders 140 version 20. Victoria managing ohs, when other jurisdictions have. Ohs337 ohs consultation procedure page 1 of 9 current version. Ohs337 ohs consultation procedure unsw engineering. Harmonising occupational health and safety regulation in australia 37 and major hazards.
Regulations, the contractor shall immediately notify transgrid of. 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. 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. Over the past decade, workers compensation data have shown continuous improvement in. An approved industry code of practice should be followed unless there is an alternative course of action, which achieves the same or. The nsw occupational health and safety act 2000, no 40. Workcover nsw health and safety regulation regulation 2001 ohs regulation 2001 with margin notes.
Fatigue in mines a handbook for earth resources newly published in 2009, the publication is designed to assist mine operators and workers in earth resources comply with the occupational health and safety act 2004 and occupational health ohs act and safety regulations 2007 ohs regulations from the amwu. This general legislation was often supplemented by. Apprenticeship and traineeship act 2001 no 80 nsw current version for 1 january 2018 to date accessed 4 january 2018 at 11. Contractors and the principal prior to commencement of work to discuss relevant parts of the ohs management plan for the places of work and documenting any additional ohs measures and controls that need to be implemented to ensure the health and safety of all persons at the site. Occupational health and safety policy fire and rescue nsw. Training requirements for whs entry permitsact, s 1 and s 3. 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 separately, with its own general legislation applicable to most workplaces. This legislation is based on the national model whs legislation developed by safe work australia in consultation with the states and territories. 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. Only an individual or a corporation may apply for a demolition licence. Oct 28, 2019 the occupational health and safety act 2004 and related regulations aim to keep victorian workplaces safe. Printing multiple copies of a statute or regulation for the purpose of distribution without the. 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. Uniformity of the ohs statutes was a lesser focus, with limited initiatives aimed at facilitating the adoption of national standards and codes of practice by.
Occupational health and safety regulation worksafebc. The major mining states wa, nsw and qld have elected to retain specific mining ohs legislation. Ohs guidelines are periodically updated and new ones added, in consultation with subject matter experts within the worker and employer services division. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 repealed version for 7 june 2011 to 31 december 2011 accessed 27 march 2020 at 00.
The occupational health and safety act 2004 ohs act is the main workplace health and safety law in victoria. They know what the ohs problems have been in the past and can help in avoiding them in the future. The ohs act places general duties of care on persons to take reasonable care for the health and safety of employees in the workplace. The object of this regulation is to replace existing regulations relating to occupational health, safety and welfare with a single consolidated regulation. 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. The ohs act seeks to protect the health, safety and welfare of. The table overleaf summarises the range of instruments which may influence ohs from a legal perspective. Published in gazette no 129 of 24 august 2001, page 6197 page 1 280 new south wales occupational health and safety regulation 2001 under the occupational health and safety act 2000 her excellency the governor, with the advice of the executive council, has made the following regulation under the occupational health and safety act 2000.
Gpo box 5420, sydney, nsw 2001, australia this is a free 5 page sample. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 contents page 4 repealed version for 7. Safety regulation 2001 ohs regulation except clause 319 2 continues to apply as if it had not. While consultation was a requirement of some of the old regulations, in others there was no requirement for any consultation between an.
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