He is the author of sherriffs work health and safety law guide 2011, an honorary. Work health and safety regulation 2011 made under the work health and safety act 2011 as at 10 july 2019 reg 240 of 2011 table of provisions chapter 1 preliminary part 1. You are directed to information on how your personal information is protected. Work health and safety act 2011 nsw work health and safety regulation 2017 nsw. The impact of whs law changes on those undertaking asbestos removal work it seems that 2014 is the year of updating work health and safety whs regulations. This means that in most states and territories and at. Work health and safety regulation 2011 contents page 4 historical version for.
A large number of other acts and regulations impact the property. The legislation requires that risks to health and safety should be eliminated, so far as is reasonably practicable. Dangerous goods f are listed in the dangerous goods safety management act 2001regulations 2001 for qld. 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. This fact sheet provides guidance about the duties arising from s. The regulation requires that a record of the particulars of every work injury, work caused illness or dangerous event that occurs at a workplace be documented within three 3 days after the person required to make the record becomes aware of the event. It is your duty as an employer to provide your employees with a safe and healthy work environment. Introduction hazardous substances in the workplace are substances that may put people at risk of injury or illness. You are directed to a disclaimer and notice governing the information provided. State body that regulates whsindividuals are entitled to. Workplace health and safety regulation 1997 reprinted as in force on 1 september 2006 reprint no.
These regulations implement the model work health and safety regulations in the commonwealth jurisdiction and form part of a system of nationally harmonised occupational health and safety laws. Jandec 1 2011 dec 2010 2009 oct 2008 jan 2009 nov 20112010 june sept 2009 july 2008 mirroring of model legislation by states and. Work health and safety regulation 2017 made under the work health and safety act 2011 as at 25 march 2020 reg 404 of 2017 table of provisions chapter 1 preliminary part 1. Amendments to the work health and safety act 2011 whs act and work health and safety regulation 2017 whs regulation came into effect on 1 july 2019. Presently many of the codes of practice are still being finalised. Did the whs act replace the coal mine health and safety act 2002 cmhs.
Work health and safety regulation 2017 nsw legislation. Weddin shire council work health and safety management plan whs plan 6 consultation health and safety committeesrepresentatives consultation with other duty holders a pcbu must consult, cooperate and coordinate activities with all other persons who have a duty in relation to the same matter. The work health and safety regulation 2011 the whs regulation describes how to prevent or minimise a risk at your workplace. According to s299 whs regulation 2011, a safe work method statement swms is required for high risk construction work. Contents work health and safety regulation 2011 page 2 18 procedures for election of health and safety representatives. Work health and safety regulation 2011 current as at 1 july 2017 work health and safety act 2011 reprint note warningsome provisions of this legislation are not in operation. New whs regulations 2017 the work health and safety regulation 2011 is being repealed on 1 september and replaced by the work health and safety regulation 2017, which comes into effect on the same day. It aims to protect the health, safety, and welfare of people at work.
Electricity legislation electricity in the workplace. Pay hospital and medical covers along with othersif an accident occurs seek supervisor and fill out the incidentaccident report which must be done within 2448 hours. National harmonisation of whs legislation considerations for schools update no. Work health and safety regulation 2011 reg 309 whs management planpreparation 309 whs management planpreparation 1 the principal contractor for a construction project must prepare a written whs management plan for the workplace before work on the project commences. National model whs regulations and codes of practice public comment april 2011 submission by the australian industry group.
In nsw this legislation is the nsw work health and safety act 2011 whs act. The work health and safety act 2011 and work health and safety regulation 2011 which all jurisdictions have agreed to implement although some have delayed this to a date yet to be determined, includes electrical safety. This regulation is made under the work health and safety act 2011, including section 276 of, and schedule 3 to, that act the general regulationmaking powers. Provisions linked to health and safety duties in act. This website contains information about victorian, nsw and commonwealth laws. National model whs regulations and april 2011 codes of. Legislative guidedesigner written report for a structure. Effective consultation is a key requirement of the universitys whs management system and a legislative requirement under the work health and safety act, 2011 whs act. Page 19 of hltwhs300a contribute to whs processes section 1 plan and conduct work safely unit elements and performance criteria. The state of tasmania the department of premier and cabinet 2020. The legislation can be found on the nsw legislation website. The regulatory environment workplace health and safety.
Whs laws apply to notforprofit organisations and key whs duties. The purpose of the work health and safety laws whs laws is to protect the. The harmonised legislation requires workers to take reasonable care of their own safety and health and that of others, to work safely and follow safety procedures and rules, to report any whs hazards or other problems to the pcbu, and to cooperate with whs inspections, investigations and training. The record must be made in the approved form and must be kept for one year after it was made. Section xxyyzz of the jurisdictions to insert external legislation relevant to the operation of the whs regulations if applicable. Work health and safety act 2011 including any amendment made under the. All employers and employees need to keep up to date with any changes to both nationwide and local whs laws in order keep themselves safe and make sure theyre following current best.
An act is designed to cover a particular subject matter in general terms. Each state will administer and regulate its own whs act and as such workcover nsw will remain the. Work health and safety laws in queensland business. The regulations will apply to the commonwealth, public authorities and, for a transitional period, non. 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 the whs legislation applies to all workplaces in nsw, including mines. The new regulation is essentially the same as the 2011 regulation, except for minor changes, including. Work health and safety regulation 2011 nsw legislation.
This submission is made by the australian industry group page 1 this submission is made on behalf of the australian industry group ai group. Faqs on the introduction of the work health and safety act. The legislative reforms also include harmonised regulation whs regulation and codes of practice. These are generally only minor administrative changes, and there should be no difference to the day to day whs considerations in the workplace. Express online training cpccohs1001a online white card course training manual v2. The new regulation is essentially the same as the 2011 regulation with some minor changes outlined here. The provisions of this regulation are substantially uniform with the model work health and safety regulations 2011 prepared by safe work australia. Clauses 380 and 381 of the whs regulation do not require the use, handling or storing of a prohibited or restricted carcinogen to be authorised by the regulator under clause 384 of that regulation if notice of the proposed work was given in compliance with clause 345 of the ohs regulation before the repeal of that regulation, but only for the period of 5 years after the notice of the proposed work was given. Authorising law section 276 and schedule 3 of the work health and safety act 2011. Whs legislative compliance guidelines hrdwhsgui155. It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 2 january 2020. Implications of the model whs legislation architecture. Toomas annotated work health and safety act 2011 second.
Work health and safety regulation 2011 nsw contents page page 3 2011 no 674 current version for. The only action which needs to take place is to ensure documentation refers to the 2017 regulation, not the 2011 regulation. Work health and safety regulation 2011 nsw a summary of the nsw whs regulation is available and outlined in plain english. The australian industry group ai group is a peak industry association in. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 contents page historical version for 7. Sample chapter toomas annot whs act 2011 nsw 2e pdf 153699. Workcover nsw, 2011, nsw work health and safety legislation, available from workcover nsw. The work health and safety act 2011 replaced the occupational health and safety act 2000. The supreme court of nsw has broadly interpreted the informationgathering powers of the regulator under s 155, requiring a company to provide unredacted records of board meeting minutes and other company information. Recent changes have been made to the nsw work health and safety regulation.
Bills notificationgazette leginfo links generate a pdf for this page. As a person conducting a business or undertaking pcbu, the university has a duty to consult. Safety in recreational water activities regulation 2011. The legislative history at the back of the regulations or rules provides detail about the past and future operation of the regulations or rules. The work health and safety regulation 2011 replaced the occupational health and safety regulation 2001. Work health and safety regulation 2011 queensland legislation. Safety in recreational water activities regulation 2011 part 2 conducting recreational diving or recreational technical diving page 6 current as at 9 december 2016 authorised by the parliamentary counsel ii if the record is made electronicallyby entering in the record the name of, and a unique identifier for, each crew member. The laws replace existing workplace health and safety. 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.
The whs act was amended to include provisions from the rural workers accommodation act 1969, which was repealed on 1 july 2019. Work health and safety regulation 2011 contents page 6 historical version for. The consequences of the model whs work health and safety legislation on electrical safety are quite startling, but they have not yet been realised. If a risk at your workplace is not covered by the regulation or code of practice then you must choose. Be aware that a regulator can request your companys board minutes and other communications. Principal contractor refer to whs regulation 2011, cl. Work health and safety regulation 2011, made under the.
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