How is compliance with a standard relevant to the whs laws. Work health and safety act 2011 including any amendment made under the. National uniform legislationacts of jurisdictions implementing uniform legislation updated march 2015. It is designed to help people understand their health and safety duties and rights in the workplace.
This course is designed for newly elected health safety representatives hsr enabling them to fulfil their duties under the work health safety act 2011 whs act. All workers are protected by the whs act, including. Repeals the workplace health and safety act 1995 ensures the electrical safety act 2002 is consistent with the national model whs act. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 nsw legislation. 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. Dec 21, 2009 this is a link to a complete version of the occupational safety and health act 2000 from the new south wales legislation website. Queensland work health and safety act 2011 current as at 29 october 20 warningsome provisions of this legislation are not in operation. The first prosecution of reckless conduct under section 31 of the work health and safety act 2011 qld has resulted in the conviction of a company director and his company following the death of a worker. Ministerial notices, relevant codes of practice and australian standards. 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. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 25 march 2020. Work health and safety act 2011 queensland legislation. Queensland work health and safety act 2011 current as at november 2017.
This guide provides an overview of the queensland work health and safety act 2011 whs act. Work health and safety managing the work environment and. The australian industry group ai group is a peak industry association and has been acting for business for more than 140 years. 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. Queensland work health and safety act 2011 qld work health and safety regulation 2011 qld work health and safety codes of practice notice 2011 qld south australia work health and safety act 2012 sa work health and safety regulations 2012 sa tasmania work health and safety act. Work health and safety bill 2011 parliament of australia. Combined safety services specialising in height and. Work health and safety act 2011 business queensland. It also protects the health and safety of others who might be affected by the work your business does.
The current version, dated 21 march 2016, incorporates all those amendments. An approved code of practice is a practical guide to achieving the standards of health, safety and welfare required under the whs act and the work health and safety regulations the. Work health and safety risk management this session provides information on meeting duty of care obligations under the work health and safety act 2011 cth whs act by conducting risk assessments. Other terms used to describe queensland legislation are acts of parliament and statutes. Work health and safety act 2011 page 5 85 health and safety representative may direct that unsafe work cease 78. Implementing a work health and safety training and development framework procedure. Overview of the whs act and regulations australian business. Information sheet 6 work health and safety act 2011. Under subdivision 3 of division 3 of part 5 of the. Division 4 application of act 10 9 act binds the crown 10 10 extraterritorial application 10 11 scope 11 part 2 health and safety duties 12 division 1 introductory 12. Work health and safety act 2011 qld approved providers, service supervisors and management, and educators of early childhood education and care ecec services have a responsibility to ensure that they.
A code of practice provides practical guidance for your business on how to achieve health and safety standards required under the work health and safety act 2011 whs act. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 contents page historical version for 7. Oct 29, 20 work health and safety act 2011 current as at 29 october 20 warningsome provisions of this legislation are not in operation. Work health and safety act 2011 qld workplace entry by work health and safety entry permit holders interpretive guideline this document provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the provisions of.
What if an approved code of practice refers to a standard. Queensland health and department of education certified agreement eb10 2018 whether employed in the department, a nonprescribed or prescribed hhs. It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 2 january 2020. Jobs and small business part of the jobs and innovation portfolio incorporated amendments. Under section 274 of the work health and safety act 2011 the act, and being satisfied that this code of practice was developed by a process described in s274 2 of the act, i approve the act work health and safety managing the work environment and facilities code of practice 2011. Work health and safety regulation 2011 act legislation register. Rail safety national law queensland act 2017 includes further detail on drug and alcohol testing in qld rail safety national law qld rail safety national law national regulations 2012 published on the nsw legislation website, as per s265 of the rsnl rail safety national law queensland regulation 2017. Codes of practice for work health and safety business. Aug 22, 2017 on 22 august 2017, the work health and safety and other legislation amendment bill 2017 qld the bill was introduced into queensland parliament. Legislation online nsw legislation, australia pdf of act as at 122016 consulted on 20524 abstractcitation.
On 23 october 2017, the queensland parliament passed amendments to the work health and safety act 2011, including introducing the ability for a person conducting a business or undertaking pcbu to appoint a whso for that. Jan 01, 2012 it has been just over a year since the commencement of the new harmonised work health and safety laws model legislation in a number of jurisdictions, with 2 more states joining the harmonised jurisdictions on 1 january 20 this year. Course options this course is available in a half day format. Federal register of legislation australian government. Work health and safety act 2011 qld australian business. Displayed here are links to compilations of the principal, the most current at the top of the list. 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.
Guide to the work health and safety act 2011 pdf, 388. Students and staff have suffered injuries from the multiple trip hazards in our playground and on our stairs. The work health and safety act 2011 nsw regulates workplace health and safety whs in nsw. Northern territory work health and safety act 2011 lgam. Amendments to the model whs laws do not automatically apply in a jurisdiction. To assist readers, crossreferences to specific sections of the whs act are provided. Workplace health and safety policy page 2 of 3 subcontractors, agents, consultants, and temporary staff collectively referred to as workers. Compliance at a glance in small business what do i need to know. This is the model work health and safety bill prepared by the parliamentary counsels committee. Work health and safety act 2011 page 5 85 health and safety. Work health and safety act 2011 queensland description 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. Queensland work health and safety act 2011 contents page part 1 preliminary division 1 introduction. The ipswich city council is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and to eliminating conditions and incidents that could result in personal injury or ill health. Under the current administrative arrangements order the minister for education is responsible for the following acts as they relate to the department of education and training.
It provides a way for mine surveyors to comply with section 58 of the mining and quarrying safety and health act 1999 qld and the. An act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes. Occupational health and safety act 2000 nsw policies. Nsw teachers federation work health and safety bulletin 03 october 2014 work health and safety issue resolution what is an issue.
The work health and safety act 2011 whs act provides a framework to protect the health, safety and welfare of all workers. This legislation is based on the national model whs legislation developed by safe work australia in consultation with the states and territories. 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. Automatic zoom actual size fit page full width 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 200% 300% 400%. The bill enacts the nationally agreed model, the work health and safety act, with appropriate jurisdictional modifications. An act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes assented to 29 november 2011 the parliament of australia enacts. Contents work health and safety act 2011 june 7, 2011 9. Guide to the work health and safety act 2011 queensland. Work health and safety act 2011 sect 19 primary duty of care. Work health and safety act 2011 nsw a refresher a paper. Workplace health and safety policy shire of diamantina. Mining and quarrying safety and health act 1999 qld june. The work health and safety act 2011 qld places duties on both the department and the contractor or the contractors employer to protect the safety of workers and others who undertake work for, or at, departmental workplaces.
It also protects the health and safety of all other people who might be affected by the work. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 25 march 2020 act. Work health and safety act 2011 qld i key points 1. Work health and safety regulation 2011, made under the. Others other persons as referenced in the work health and safety act 2011. Northern territory work health and safety act 2011 1 the main object of this act is to provide for a balanced and nationally consistent framework to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces by. Work health and safety legislation underpins a quality learning environment. Nsw teachers federation work health and safety bulletin 03. The work health and safety whs act and the work health and safety whs regulations came into effect on 1 january 2012. However it is not intended to be read in place of the whs act. Codes of practice can be approved under the whs act. Definitions subdivision 2 other important terms 4a. Information sheet australian and other standards safe.
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. It specifically aims to protect people at workplaces from risk to their health or safety and to promote safe and healthy work. 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 act 2011 qld places a duty to ensure health and safety, so far as is reasonably practicable. Nt legislation 34 articles the principal whs law in the northern territory consists of the work health and safety national uniform legislation act, supported by the work health and safety national uniform legislation regulations.
The whs regulations also set out the detailed requirements for obtaining authorisations, such as licences and registrations. This guidance note is issued by the mines inspectorate of the department of employment, economic development and innovation deedi. An essential guide on health, safety and workers compensation for small retail businesses webinar. A code of practice also has effective ways to identify and manage risks. What every qld business needs to know about the new july. Model work health and safety act safe work australia. Work health and safety act 2011 sect 19 primary duty of care 19 primary duty of care 1 a person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. Work health and safety act 2011 work health and safety regulation 2011. Work health and safety act 2011 qld workplace entry by work health and safety entry permit holders interpretive guideline this document provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the provisions of the work health and safety act the whs act and work health and safety regulations the.
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. This procedure sets out the requirements for implementation of a work health and safety whs training and development framework. Act 2011, and councils work health and safety policy and procedures. 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. Object division 3 interpretation subdivision 1 definitions 4. Notably queensland now has industrial manslaughter laws with even greater penalties than the work health and safety act. Work health and safety regulation 2011 queensland government. May 01, 2010 on 11 december 2009, the workplace relations ministers council endorsed the model work health and safety whs bill. Meaning of person conducting a business or undertaking 6. Workplace safety legislation, regulations, standards and. Work health and safety act 2011, the department has a primary duty of care towards employees and.
Regulatory impact statement on the proposed workplace health and safety regulation 2008. Implementing a work health and safety training and. The work health and safety act 2011 qld the qld whs act was assented to on 6 june 2011 and is expected to commence on 1 january 2012 although some miscellaneous amendments to other laws commenced on the date of assent. Work health and safety act 2011 table of provisions long title part 1preliminary division 1introduction 1. The course equips participants with the essential skills for effectively dealing with occupational health and safety issues in the workplace. Queensland health workforce diversity and inclusion strategy 20172022. This information sheet provides general guidance for duty holders on australian and other standards and how they interact with the model work health and safety whs act and whs regulations. The intention is that the commonwealth and each state and territory government will enact a workplace health and safety bill to commence on 1 january 2012.
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. Act, a work group may be determined so as to include workers at more than one workplace. Orientation, induction and mandatory training hr policy g6 page 6 of 7 human resources branch. The bill makes a number of key changes to the work health and safety act 2011 qld whs act and related legislation, including. Object division 3interpretation subdivision 1definitions 4. Queensland legislation is law enacted by the queensland parliament. Infectious diseases are a known hazard in the workplace. Rail safety national law office of the national rail. Qld national safety and quality health service standards nsqhs. Work health and safety act 2011 federal register of. It is an act to to secure and promote the health, safety and welfare of people at work. Work health and safety act 2011 act legislation register. Dec 02, 2016 this information sheet provides general guidance for duty holders on australian and other standards and how they interact with the model work health and safety whs act and whs regulations.
The national quality framework establishes the standards and learning. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 18 march 2019. Act, a work group may also be determined to include workers who carry out work for two or more. Regulation 16 also notes that under section 5 of the. A new era for workplace safety in qld will commence july 1 st, 2018. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 25 march 2020 act 10 of 2011 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary division 1 introduction 1. 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. Background queenslands workplace health and safety legislative framework the objective of the workplace health and safety act 1995 the act is to prevent a persons death, injury or illness being caused by a workplace, a relevant workplace area. 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 trial in queensland director sent. In addition to the whs laws, there are also model codes of practice which provide support and guidance on different issues in work health and safety. Health safety and wellbeing policy queensland health.
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