The words safety and health are used throughout the document for conciseness and are intended to include the safety, health and welfare of employees and others at work due workplace safety and health management 5. It sets out key principles, duties and rights about ohs. Occupational health and safety applies to affiliated health organisations, board governed statutory health corporations, cancer institute, chief executive governed statutory health corporations, community health. 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. Employment industrial relations, work health and safety, anti. 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.
Except as otherwise provided in this act but not the regulations, the provisions of this act shall apply to all workplaces. The workplace safety and health act is a legislation relating to the safety, health and welfare of persons at work in a workplace. The model work health and safety whs act has been amended since its publication in 2011. New south wales pcbus must notify safework nsw of a case of covid19 arising out of the conduct of the business. Labour guide south africa offers a wealth of labour law and health and safety information and documentation to attorneys, companies and individuals. Work health and safety act 2011 queensland legislation. This version of the legislation is compiled and maintained in a database. Workplace health and safety management system comcare. When a health and safety representative, or five or more workers, at a workplace request a health and safety committee be created, the person. Work health and safety act 2011 and the work health and safety transitional and consequential provisions act 2011.
Prevention and management of workplace bullying in nsw. Prevention and management of workplace bullying in nsw health. Rms managers must ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and wellbeing of rms workers and others by effectively managing workplace health and safety hazards and risks as far as reasonably practicable injury management of rms workers employees must be in accordance with this procedure. Work health and safety mines act 20 no 54 section 5 preliminary part 1 c the whs act applies to and in respect of a regulation under this act as if the regulation were a regulation under the whs act. Mea master electricians australia mhf major hazard facility mou memorandum of understanding ner national engineers register nz act.
Work health and safety policy nsw department of industry. The ohs act seeks to protect the health, safety and welfare of employees and other people at work. About the wsh act, key features and what it covers. The occupational health and safety act 2004 ohs act is the main workplace health and safety law in victoria. The legal compendium is primarily intended for use by nsw health entities. Whs mines and petroleum sites legislation nsw resources. Review or develop purchasing policies in relation to other goods, materials, and services purchased for or provided to the school workplace that may affect the health and safety of workers. Work health and safety blood and body substances occupational exposure prevention. The national quality framework establishes the standards and learning. They also provide a single legislative framework for the regulation of safety in mines and petroleum sites in all sectors e. This guide provides an overview of the work health and safety act whs act.
Respectful workplace behaviours guidelines nsw police force. To provide for the health and safety of persons at work and for the health and safety of persons in connection with the use of plant and machinery. First aid available for nsw health staff only glutaraldehyde available for nsw health staff only hazardous chemicals management available for nsw health staff only work health and safety legislation available for nsw health staff only current. For example, section 191 of the whs act permits an inspector to issue. Mandatory requirements this policy applies to all public health organisations and all other bodies and organisations under the control and direction of the minister for health or the director general of nsw health. Nsw legislative assembly practice, procedure and privilege.
Whs undertaking means an undertaking given under section 216 1. 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 preventing and responding to bullying. To keep workers safe and limit the spread of covid19, every employer should do the following at their workplace. 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. 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. Guide to workplace right of entry by work health and safety. Work health and safety controlling exposure to surgical plume.
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. The guide should be read in conjunction with those laws. Occupational safety and health act 1984 western australia. Occupational health and safety act and regulations downloads labour guide. Health and safety at work quick reference guide worksafe. All workers are protected by the whs act, including. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 nsw legislation. Work health and safety human resources ecompendium.
Work health and safety essentials for nurses and midwives. 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. The occupational health and safety act 2000 is a repealed statute of new south wales nsw. The nsw work health and safety mines and petroleum sites act 20 and nsw work health and safety mines and petroleum sites regulation 2014 align specific mine safety laws with general work health and safety laws. The current version, dated 9 december 2019, includes all amendments made since 2011. Guide to the model work health and safety act safe work. It has been developed so that officers as defined in section 1. Injury management and return to work ministry of health. The result was a model work health and safety act and regulation. Understanding the work health and safety act a practical guide. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions. Health and safety at work act 2015 no 70 as at 01 october.
Immunity of health and safety medical practitioners and persons assisting health and safety medical practitioners. Workplace safety and health act singapore statutes online. Work health and safety regulation 2017 nsw contents page published lw 11 august 2017 2017 no 404 division 2 general diving workfitness and competence of worker 168 person conducting business or undertaking must ensure fitness of workers 106 169 certificate of medical fitness 106 170 duty to keep certificate of medical fitness 107. It also protects the health and safety of all other people who might be affected by the work. New south wales work health and safety act 2011 no 10. Work health and safety mines act 20 nsw legislation.
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. Work health and safety act 2011 nsw a refresher a paper. The purpose of this plan is to establish and maintain an effective health and safety management system. Notice of that approval was published in the nsw government gazette referring to this code of practice as work health and safety consultation cooperation and coordination. To have a safe workplace, nsw businesses need to embed health and safety into the workplace, and treat it like its second nature. Work health and safety regulation 2011 nsw legislation. Comcare administers the commonwealth work health and safety act 2011 and work health and safety regulations 2011 and is the national regulator for work.
The work health and safety mines and petroleum sites amendment regulation 2019 the amendment regulation is made under the work health and safety mines and petroleum sites act 20 the act, which regulates work health and safety at mines and petroleum sites in new south wales the amendment regulation will amend the whs mines and petroleum sites regulation 2014 to address work health. Such behaviours can pose a risk to mental health and contribute to workplace accidents and physical. Make a start in improving health and safety in your workplace by following 3 easy steps. Work health and safety preventing and responding to. This safety disk contains additional information that we believe students will find useful in managing health and safety in their workplace. Hazardous chemicals management available for nsw health staff only work health and safety legislation available for nsw health staff only current. This handbook contains information about the ten principles and how they can be successfully applied to any workplace, business or industry. 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. Subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions.
The legislative history at the back of the act provides detail about the past and future operation of the act. We administer acts and regulations relating to work health and safety whs. Throughout the attached injury management and return to work procedures these bodies and. The act was repealed by the work health and safety act 2011 the nsw occupational health and safety act 2000, no 40. Act protects workers from liability who raise health and safety issues in good faith. Safework nsw is offering a free session to help employers better manage hazardous manual tasks using the perform partic location. Safety bulletin bullying or victimisation at the workplace. Download a pdf of this guide our vision is healthy, safe and productive working lives. Identify, assess and control hazards safe work australia. Occupational health and safety act 2000 nsw legislation. An act to provide for the health, safety and welfare of persons at work.
Jul 31, 2018 an act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes. This means you must not, for example, discriminate, harass or bully another person in the workplace. 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. Occupational health and safety act and regulations. Nsw legislation work health and safety act 2011 no 10. Work health and safety blood and body substances occupational exposure. This act may be cited as the workplace safety and health act. A code of practice can assist anyone who has a duty of care in the circumstances described. It is designed as a general guide to help people understand their health and safety duties and rights at work. You cannot have a high quality early childhood service if your work health and safety practices jeopardise the safety, health and wellbeing of staff, children, families and service visitors. 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 2011. The employer shall design the workplace safety and health program in consultation with a the committee for the workplace.
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. Table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary division 1. An act relating to the safety, health and welfare of persons at work in workplaces. Work health and safety act 2011 federal register of. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 new south wales status information currency of version current version for 1 july 2019 to date accessed january 2020 at 19. This act is the occupational health and safety act 2000. Oct 28, 2019 occupational health and safety act 2004. Amendments to the model whs laws do not automatically apply in a jurisdiction. The handbook complements a range of existing resources available to businesses and work health and safety professionals including the guide for safe design of plant. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 25 march 2020 act 10 of 2011.
Health and safety at work act 2015 nz oic office of the information commissioner. Model work health and safety act safe work australia. Every job that you do should be designed to be safe. 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.
An act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes assented to 29 november 2011the parliament of australia enacts. Notifications must be made regardless of whether act health protection service is already aware of the case. This plan will assist in meeting its obligations in accordance with work health and. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 25 march 2020. This document is not intended to replace the model whs act. Occupational health and safety act and regulations worksafe. Whs mines and petroleum sites amendment regulation 2019. Worksafe wa, workplace health and safety qld, nt worksafe, safework nsw, comcare and worksafe. 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. 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. Work health and safety incident notification covid19. Find out about the act, what it covers and the responsibilities of the various stakeholders. Work health and safety regulation 2017 nsw legislation.
Notice of that approval was published in the nsw government gazette referring to this code of practice as managing the work environment and facilities page 7194 on friday 16 december 2011. 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 work health and safety legislation is intended to provide a uniform approach. The state of queensland office of queensland parliamentary counsel 20142020 ver. Easy hr provides workplace health and safety training. Health and safety medical practitioners may suspend workers in certain cases. Work health and safety legislation underpins a quality learning environment. 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.
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