Work health and safety act 2011 work health and safety regulation 2011 this policy sits within the context of the above statutory scheme. This brief guide outlines the main features of the new work health and safety act 2011. Sep 09, 2016 this is a republication of the work health and safety regulation 2011, made under the work health and safety act 2011 including any amendment made under the legislation act 2001, part 11. Schedule 4 permanency support program 2017 1 schedule 4 legislation and policies this schedule is to set out in detail the service providers obligations in respect of the legislation. It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to. This regulation is the work health and safety regulation 2011. 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. Nsw draft work health and safety mines regulation 2014. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. New south wales work health and safety amendment miscellaneous regulation 2015 under the work health and safety act 2011 published lw february 2015 2015 no 61 his excellency the governor, with the advice of the executive council, has made the following regulation under the work health and safety act 2011. Collectively these acts and regulations are referred to as work. This guide provides an overview of the work health and safety act whs act.
Work health and safety regulation 2011 whs regulation, provide for health and safety in mining in nsw. Approval general manager, work health and safety file name recordscontrolframework. Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination code of practice 2011 pn11158 page 4 of 27 foreword the work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination code of practice is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the work health and safety act 2011 the whs act. This policy is consistent with, and should be read in conjunction with, all departmental policies and procedures related to work health and safety. Work health and safety regulation 2011 nsw contents page page 3 2011 no 674 current version for. Work health and safety regulation 2011 act legislation register. The specifications are currently undergoing revision. In addition to the whs laws, there are also model codes of practice. In may 20, glencore and xstrata merged to create one of the largest natural resource companies in the world. Nsw work health and safety act 2011 the act as follows. Submission nsw draft work health and safety mines regulation 2014. Roads and maritime has a moral and legal obligation to work with industry partners who best meet our safety requirements. Dec 01, 2011 contents work health and safety regulation 2011 page 4 division 3 duties of person conducting business or undertaking 65 entry into confined space must comply with this division.
Collectively these acts and regulations are referred to as work health and safety laws, abbreviated to whs laws. 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. The model work health and safety act can be viewed on the safe work australia website pdf. Regulation 11 specifies that a duty imposed on a person under the regulation in relation to health and safety does not limit or affect any duty the person has under the work health and safety act 2011 or, unless otherwise expressly provided, any other provision of the regulations. This publication provides a general summary of some of the provisions under the work health and safety act 2011 and the work health and safety regulation 2011 as interpreted by the nsw department of industry, skills and regional development of at the time of writing may 2016. About quarterly reports when to submit quarterly reports. There are additional regulations about management of risk in part 4. Work health and safety regulation 2011 commenced 1 january. The specifications g22 work health and safety construction and maintenance works and g24 work health and safety general nonconstruction works set out roads and maritimes requirements for whs management. State records will comply with the work health and safety act 2011, its regulation and codes of practice. An approved code of practice provides practical guidance on how to achieve the standards of work health and safety required under the whs act and the work health and safety regulation the whs regulation and effective ways to identify and manage risks. Work health and safety regulation 2011 nsw legislation. Work health and safety regulations 2011 federal register of. These have commenced in the harmonised jurisdictions nsw, qld.
Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination code of practice 2011 pn11158 page 6 of 27 workers have a duty to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that they do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons. Work health and safety policy nsw department of industry. Work health and safety essentials for nurses and midwives. Step 3 under the work health and safety regulation 2011 whs regulation1 containers of chemicals should have proper labels vats and pipes should also have labels or signs to tell. Wagga wagga city council work health and safety policy. Comcare administers the commonwealth work health and safety act 2011 and. Workers means for the purpose of this document includes council staff, contractors, volunteers and work site visitors. Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and co. Model work health and safety regulations 15 january 2019. New south wales legislation and codes of practice reference description of compliance obligations governance commentary acu document including reference access from work health and safety act 2011 work health and safety regulation 2011 an act about workplace health and safety, which obliges employers and employees to comply with a range of. This is a republication of the work health and safety regulation 2011, made under the work. Whs legal register catholic diocese of maitlandnewcastle. Step 3 under the work health and safety regulation 2011 whs regulation 1 containers of chemicals should have proper labels vats and pipes should also have labels or signs to tell.
The regulations will apply to the commonwealth, public authorities and, for a transitional period, non. New south wales work health and safety act 2011 no 10 historical version for 7. It is the policy of state records that it conducts its business in such a way that the health and safety of staff, contractors, volunteers and visitors is assured. Work, health and safety policy the city of sydney city is committed to the health, safety and welfare of all its workers, those contracted to perform work on behalf of the city, and volunteersvisitors to the citys workplaces. Overview of the whs act and regulations australian business. These regulations are a national model law and are intended to provide the basis for nationally. Jan 15, 2019 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. Contents work health and safety regulation 2011 page 2 18 procedures for election of health and safety representatives. 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. Both act and regulation replace the former legislation known as the occupational health and safety act 1.
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. Whs regulation 2011 the regulation means the nsw work health and safety regulation 2011 under the nsw work health and safety act 2011. New south wales work health and safety act 2011 no 10 status information currency of version historical version for 7 june 2011 to 27 november 2011 generated 6 december 2011 at. The report must provide certain information, including details of incidents and. It also provides the foundation for organisational policies, procedures and other documents which form part of the safety management system, the safety strategy 20092012 and the values statement. Jul 20, 2017 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. 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. Making, summit report adhc august 2011 workcover nsw, how to manage work health and safety risks, code of practice 2011 asnzs iso 3. You must be able to demonstrate how your safety management system meets or exceeds our requirements. Unsw will also meet its license conditions as a self insurer for workers compensation. Work health and safety other workers engagement summaryto assist managers and supervisors in nsw health to fulfil their legal obligations when engaging other workers eg contractors, subcontractors, volunteers, consultants, labour hire, student placements.
These regulations implement the model work health and safety regulations in the commonwealth jurisdiction and form part of a system of nationally harmonised occupational. Unsw will comply with the nsw work health and safety act 2011, the work health and safety regulation 2011, and other relevant legislation and industry standards. Compliance with the legislation is a legal requirement. You should consider carefully if any changes are required to meet or exceed onerms sms requirements. Sydney trains is a new south wales government agency. Subsequent amendments under section 274 of the nsw work health and safety act 2011.
New authorisation to use, handle or store prohibited or. Repealed version for 1 july 2017 to 31 august 2017 accessed 28 december 2019. Interpretive guideline model work health and safety act the meaning of person conducting a business or undertakingstates that pcbu is a broad concept intended to capture all types of modern working arrangements. If a risk at your workplace is not covered by the regulation or code of practice then you must choose an appropriate way to manage exposure to the risk. Nsw government gazette referring to this code of practice as how to manage work health and safety risks page 7194 on friday 16 december 2011. The result was a model work health and safety act and regulation. It is not intended to be read in place of the whs act. Historical version for february 2015 to 17 may 2015 accessed 3 may 2020 at 02. This work health and safety legislation is intended to provide a uniform approach.
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 2011 safe work australia. It is important to realise that failure to follow safe systems of work, misuse of hs. Obtain and file completed subcontractor statements with regards to workers. The work health and safety regulation 2011 the whs regulation describes how to prevent or minimise a risk at your workplace.
Worksafe wa, workplace health and safety qld, nt worksafe, safework nsw, comcare. Work health and safety regulation 2011 reprinted as in force on 1 december 2011 warningthis document has been released in unauthorised electronic form only reprint no. Work health and safety act 2011, work health and safety regulation 2017, workers compensation act 1987, workplace injury management and workers compensation act 1998. The regulations will apply to the commonwealth, public authorities and, for a transitional period, noncommonwealth licensees.
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