Download the occupational health and safety act for future reference. 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. Printing multiple copies of a statute or regulation for the purpose of distribution without the written consent of quickscribe services ltd. The overall framework used to structure the ohs body of knowledge is that. Comcare administers the commonwealth work health and safety act 2011 and work health and safety regulations 2011 and is the national regulator for work. About occupational safety and health regulations 1996. The changes also deliver significant savings to victorian businesses in the areas of high risk work licensing and record keeping for designers and manufacturers of plant. Work impacts on the safety and health of humans who work in organisations.
Most importantly, the new ohs regulations 2017 maintain victorias already high safety standards. Legislation on the nsw legislation website is usually updated within 3 working days. 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. These regulations are a national model law and are intended to provide the basis for nationally. The numbering of the workers compensation act has changed, effective april 6, 2020. The management of occupational health and safety in the. The focus on ohs legislation is the safety of all people in the workplace. Occupational safety general regulations occupational health. 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. Whs entry permit holder means a person who holds a whs entry permit. Work health and safety regulation 2017 nsw contents chapter 1 preliminary part 1. Occupational health and safety regulations, 1996 being chapter o1. Find out work health and safety whs legal requirements that apply to. Occupational health and safety safety standards regulations.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The whs legislation applies to all workplaces in nsw, including mines. Occupational health and safety act 2000 nsw business. Model work health and safety regulations 15 january 2019.
Occupational health and safety act ohs act description occupational health and safety act 85 of 1993 ohs act category lra forms sub category department of labour document type forms filename ohs act 8593. It explains key changes in the regulations, including those to. An outline of all the safety and health legislation that applies to the nsw mining and petroleum industry, including radiation control and explosives legislation. Whs undertaking means an undertaking given under section 2161. Nsw legislation introduction if youd like to view any nsw government acts, regulations, planning instruments or other statutory instruments, you can do this online at the nsw legislation website. New south wales occupational health and safety regulation 2001 contents page repealed version for 7. However, the laws have undergone many changes over the years, including the introduction of the whs work health and safety legislation and regulations.
This legislation is based on the national model whs legislation developed by safe work australia in consultation with the states and territories. As a duty holder, you are required to understand the changes in the ohs regulations 2017 and how they apply to you. Some sections of the workers compensation act and ohs regulation have associated policies and guidelines. An inspector can refer to a code of practice when issuing an improvement or prohibition notice under the work health and safety act 2011, codes of practice are admissible in court proceedings courts may regard a code of practice as evidence of what is known. The current version of the model work health and safety whs regulations, dated 9 december 2019, includes all amendments made since 2011. Canada occupational health and safety regulations 1512 kb regulations are current to 20200504 and last amended on 20190625. 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. Representing councils views on workplace health and safety to peak industry bodies such as workcover nsw and safe work australia. The ohs body of knowledge takes a conceptual approach.
Model work health and safety regulations safe work australia. Work health and safety regulation 2017 nsw legislation. This general legislation was often supplemented by. The legislation can be found on the nsw legislation website. 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. This guide will help duty holders understand the changes in the ohs regulations 2017. Work health and safety act 2011 federal register of legislation.
The amendments to the model whs regulations do not automatically apply in a jurisdiction. Occupational safety and health regulations 1996 contents consolidation 4e page iii 3. However, nsw has deviated from the model whs act and provides for a limited union right to. Changes in the occupational health and safety regulations 2017 compared with the previous 2007 regulations. The occupational health and safety regulation regulation contains legal requirements that must be met by all workplaces under the inspectional jurisdiction of worksafebc. New south wales work health and safety regulation 2011 contents page historical version for. 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. Jun 01, 2018 occupational health and safety act sa 2017 co2. The revisions to the act also resulted in related changes to the occupational health and safety regulation, the ohs policies, and the ohs guidelines. This guide gives you information about what has changed, how it will affect you, and what you need to do to ensure you are. Doc197289 more information further information on these guidelines should be addressed to nsw procurement client support centre.
Together with the nsw environment and protection authority epa, we administer, provide advice and monitor and enforce compliance with the dangerous goods road and rail transport act 2008. Work health and safety essentials for nurses and midwives. Occupational health and safety regulation worksafebc. 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. Office and published on the nsw legislation website. Pdf version printerfriendly ideal for printing entire document occupational health and safety regulation 29697 published by quickscribe services ltd. 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.
Hairdressing and barbers hygiene standards hairdressers and barbers do not carry out procedures that deliberately penetrate the skin. New south wales legislation ohs legislation workplaceohs. Pdf occupational health and safety regulations in the dairy. The australian government developed a series of health and safety laws to help protect employees, employers, and citizens from occupational accidents. An approved code of practice is a practical guide to achieving the standards of health, safety and welfare required under work health and safety laws. New ohs regulations 2017 victoria safety australia group. Key changes in the occupational health and safety ohs regulations 2017 compared with the previous 2007 regulations. 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. In some high risk areas, like asbestos removal work, they improve standards. The occupational health and safety regulations, 1996. Code of practice occupational safety and health in the public sector code of practice occupational safety and. However, some procedures can damage the skin and knowledge about infection control and minimum hygiene standards is necessary to keep both clients and hairdressers safe from infection. Other safety aspects of the built environment are covered separately and may be found within general regulations such as the bca and utility supply authorities. The original laws are outlined in the ohs 2004 legislation.
These do not replace the whs laws, but codes of practice can be issued to help make understanding what you have to do a little easier. This can be downloaded from the regulators page on working at heights which also has videos and other resources. Learn about what defines a mine, a petroleum site, a tourist mine and mining operations. 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. Download fulltext pdf occupational health and safety regulations in the dairy industry article pdf available in journal of agromedicine 183. These regulations are a national model law and are intended to provide the basis for nationally consistent work health and safety laws. Status information currency of version historical version for january 2012 to 5 july 2012 generated 22 may 20 at 11. Identification of hazards, and assessing and addressing risks, at workplaces 26 3. Work health and safety regulation 2011 nsw legislation. Guide to the occupational health and safety regulations. What is the purpose of the ohs act 2004 qld, victoria, nsw. Versions of this subsidiary legislation includes consolidations, reprints and as made versions please note.