Throughout each booklet, there are references to national. 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 duties generally compel those people to ensure health and safety at the workplace by taking reasonable practicable steps to. Safety and prevention act in 2000, but some nurses are unaware of their rights to participate in the selection process. 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.
The bill enacts the nationally agreed model, the work health and safety act. Current version for 25 march 2020 to date accessed 6 may 2020. It also protects the health and safety of all other people who might be affected by the work. The whs act aims to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces through the elimination or minimisation of risks, so as to provide workers and others with the highest level of protection from hazards and risks, so far as is reasonably. It sets out key principles, duties and rights about ohs. An act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes assented to 29 november 2011 the parliament of australia enacts. The work health and safety act 2011 the whs act regulates the safe management of hazardous chemicals including flammable and combustible substances at queensland workplaces. 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 1 july 2018 the compilation date. Work health and safety bill 2011 parliament of australia. This document focuses on the duties owed to workers in whs. Work health and safety act 2011 worksafe queensland. Work health and safety act 2011 whs act imposes several obligations on duty holders to ensure the health and safety of workers and others.
Jul 31, 2018 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 1 july 2018 the compilation date. 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. The work health and safety bill 2011 represents the commitment of the government of new south wales to full participation in a nationally harmonised system of occupational health and safety. The occupational health and safety act 2004 ohs act is the main workplace health and safety law in victoria. The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws. Work health and safety act 2011 business queensland.
Work health and safety act 2011 federal register of. The primary functions of the work safety commissioner are to. The objective of the work health and safety act 2011 the act is to prevent a persons death, injury or illness being caused by a workplace, a relevant workplace area, work activities, or plant or substances for use at a workplace. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. Work health and safety act 2011 nsw a refresher a paper. An act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes. This act may be cited as the workplace safety and health act. A person conducting a business or undertaking pcbu which uses, handles, stores or generates. Guide to interpretation of principal contractor and roads. Jobs and small business part of the jobs and innovation portfolio incorporated amendments. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 18 march 2019 act. A2015, s 2 and cn201112 work health and safety amendment regulation 2012 no 1. As an employer, you can choose to establish a health and safety management system as a way to help meet your duties and responsibilities under the work health and safety act 2011 welldesigned policies and procedures help organisations comply with work health and safety legislation and regulations. Contents work health and safety act 2011 june 7, 2011 9.
P a g e 1 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 between the provisions of the act and the legislation it replaced, being the occupational. Model work health and safety act safe work australia. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 contents page historical version for 7. Part 1 preliminary part 1 preliminary division 1 introduction 1 short title 2011. The how to series consists of seven booklets promoting key areas of quality provision. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 18 march 2019. Work health and safety act 2011 contents 5 authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. An approved code of practice is a practical guide for achieving the standards of health, safety and welfare required under the whs act and the work health and safety regulation 2011 the regulation. An act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes assented to 29 november 2011the parliament of australia enacts. All workers are protected by the whs act, including. Information sheet 6 work health and safety act 2011. Occupational health and safety act and regulations worksafe. The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled. The state of tasmania the department of premier and cabinet 2020 ver.
Oct 28, 2019 occupational health and safety act 2004. The current version, dated 21 march 2016, incorporates all those amendments. Meaning of person conducting a business or undertaking 6. Often, there is more than one pcbu involved in the relevant work. The national quality framework establishes the standards and learning.
This includes workplace arrangements like work groups, health and safety representatives and health and safety committees. The codes of practice are admissible in court as evidence. This pin requires the duty holder to whom it is issued to remedy a contravention, prevent a likely contravention from occurring, or. An act relating to the safety, health and welfare of persons at work in workplaces.
Work health and safety act 2011 qld the work health and safety act qld qld whs act was assented to on 6 june 2011. Lee shearer deputy secretary, resources regulator coordinator general for the central coast section 216 decision as authorised by section 216 of the work health and safety act 2011 whs act, i, lee. The nsw work health and safety act 2011 the whs act commenced operation on 1 january 2012. You are directed to information on how your personal information is protected. Work health and safety act 2011 table of provisions long title part 1preliminary division 1. 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 act 2011 no 10 nsw legislation. Part 1 preliminary model work health and safety bill 2. Work health and safety act 2011 qld australian business. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 nsw contents page current version valid from 1. About this compilation this compilation 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. Guide to the work health and safety act 2011 11 work health and safety duties general principles sections 17 the whs act outlines the general health and safety duties of pcbus, officers of companies, unincorporated associations, government departments and public authorities including local governments, workers and other people at a. Work health and safety act 2011 queensland legislation. Amendments to the model whs laws do not automatically apply in a jurisdiction.
Work health and safety act 2011 current as at 29 october 20 warningsome provisions of this legislation are not in operation. The model work health and safety whs act has been amended since its publication in 2011, including a number of substantial amendments agreed to in 2014 and 2015. The whs act provides for codes of practice which are approved under s 274. Work health and safety act 2011 act legislation register. Guide to interpretation of principal contractor and roads and. Guide to the work health and safety act 2011 queensland. Work health and safety act 2011 part 11 decision maker. The whs act also provides for consultation, representation and participation to further the objects of the act. Contents work health and safety regulation 2011 page 2 18 procedures for election of health and safety representatives. The ohs act seeks to protect the health, safety and welfare of employees and other people at work. Object division 3 interpretation subdivision 1 definitions 4. Mar 11, 2020 the model work health and safety whs act has been amended since its publication in 2011, including a number of substantial amendments agreed to in 2014 and 2015. Work health and safety act 2011whs act imposes several obligations on duty holders to ensure the health and safety of workers and others.
The main feature of the qld whs act is the implementation of the national model work health and safety laws contained in the final draft of the model work health and safety bill released by safe work australia in november 2010. The objective of the work health and safety act 2011 the act is to prevent a persons death, injury or illness being caused by a workplace, a relevant workplace area, work activities, or plant or substances for use at a workplace the act makes provisions for. Work health and safety act 2011 the whs regulators are committed to creating and strengthening stakeholder relationships and have provided a number of highlighted questions throughout the discussion paper. You are directed to a disclaimer and notice governing the information provided. Lee shearer deputy secretary, resources regulator coordinator general for the central coast section 216 decision as authorised by section 216 of. If you wish all or some of your feedback to remain confidential, please indicate below and brd will take this into consideration.
Workplace health and safety management system comcare. Except as otherwise provided in this act but not the regulations, the provisions of this act shall apply to all workplaces. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 contents page 6 meaning of supply 7 7 meaning of worker 8 8 meaning of workplace 9 9 examples and notes 9 division 4 application of act 10 act binds the crown 9 11 extraterritorial application 9 12 scope 9 12a offences are offences of strict liability 9 part 2 health and safety duties. An act to provide for the health, safety and welfare of persons at work. Work health and safety act 2011 schedule 3 schedule 3 regulationmaking powers 1 duties 1 matters relating to the way in which duties imposed by this act are to be performed. It also protects the health and safety of others who might be affected by the work your business does. Workplace safety and health act singapore statutes online.
The whs laws establish a range of duties that apply to defined categories of people who are involved in work conducted at a workplace. Work health and safety act 2011 this provisional improvement notice pin is issued under section 90 of the work health and safety act 2011 the whs act. 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. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 18 march 2019 act 18 of 2011 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary division 1 introduction 1.
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