Most importantly, the new ohs regulations 2017 maintain victorias already high safety standards. Workplace safety legislation, regulations, standards and codes nsw. Ohs alert is a specialist news pty ltd publication abn 33 093 580 4. Work health and safety regulation 2017 nsw legislation. In the wake of the tragic fatalities in the hunter valley wine region which occurred on january 17 2008, the workcover authority of new south wales has issued a safety alert for fire and explosion risks at wineries the safety alert highlights the need for risk assessments to be carried out that identify the hazards associated. New south wales legislation ohs legislation workplaceohs. The occupational health and safety act 2000 is a repealed statute of new south wales nsw. A mine is where mining operations are carried out or a tourist mine. Work health and safety regulation 2017 safework nsw. This includes the health and safety of anyone who does work for you as well as your customers, visitors and suppliers.
About occupational safety and health regulations 1996. Occupational health and safety act, 1993 regulations concerning the certificate of competency, 1990 2. The occupational health and safety regulations, 1996. Pdf version printerfriendly ideal for printing entire document occupational health and safety regulation 29697 published by quickscribe services ltd. This brief guide outlines the main features of the new work health and safety act 2011. These regulations are a national model law and are intended to provide the basis for nationally. Matt kean, mp minister for innovation and better regulation.
Office and published on the nsw legislation website. Parliament of new south wales innovation showcase government priorities home. Occupational health and safety procurement guidelines ohs back to top. The occupational health and safety act 2004 ohs act is the main workplace health and safety law in victoria. Under the occupational safety and health act 1984 the osh act, there are two types of instruments to help you meet your workplace health and safety obligations regulations and codes of practice if there is a regulation about a risk, you must comply with the regulation. Occupational health and safety procurement guidelines ohs. Nlr 512 occupational health and safety regulations.
Victoria managing ohs, when other jurisdictions have. These jurisdictions are well progressed towards implementation. The occupational health and safety regulation regulation contains legal requirements that must be met by all workplaces under the inspectional jurisdiction of worksafebc. Staged repeal status this legislation is currently due to be automatically repealed under the subordinate legislation act 1989 on 1 september 2022 authorisation 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, and is certified as the form of that legislation that is. Changes in the occupational health and safety regulations 2017 compared with the previous 2007 regulations.
Occupational health and safety procurement guidelines ohs documents. Click on the relevant state to open their whs ohs act and regulations. Some sections of the workers compensation act and ohs regulation have associated policies and guidelines. Over the past decade, workers compensation data have shown continuous improvement in work. New south wales work health and safety regulation 2011 contents page historical version for. The act the occupational health and safety act 2004 the act is the cornerstone of legislative and administrative measures to improve occupational health and safety in victoria. It is your responsibility to make sure you comply with them. 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. Key changes in the new whs act compared with existing nsw ohs legislation will include. All legislation for nsw mining workplaces nsw resources.
If you are carrying out scaffolding work where there is a risk of a person or object falling more than four metres, you must hold a scaffolding highrisk work licence. Printing multiple copies of a statute or regulation for the purpose of distribution without the. Refer to the whs mines and petroleum sites legislation page for a more detailed definition of the term. The whs legislation applies to all workplaces in nsw, including mines. 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. 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. Workplace safety legislation, regulations, standards and.
Laws introduced the commonwealth, queensland, new south wales january 2012. In some high risk areas, like asbestos removal work, they improve standards. Victorias new ohs regulations 2017 safety dimensions. Occupational health and safety act and regulations worksafe.
All employers have a general duty of care under section 21 of the ohs act to provide and maintain a healthy and safe workplace, systems of work and plant for employees and others. The occupational health and safety act 2004 and related regulations aim to keep victorian workplaces safe. The following laws apply to all nsw mines and petroleum sites. The focus of ohs in australia is on workplacebased prevention rather than individual health care. The ohs act places general duties of care on persons to take reasonable care for the health and safety of employees in the workplace. Occupational health and safety act, 1993 sa labour guide. Legislation on the nsw legislation website is usually updated within 3 working days. The model whs regulations list the scaffolding work that requires a highrisk work licence. New ohs regulations 2017 victoria safety australia group. So even if there are no specific regulations on ladders, the employer must take all reasonable steps to make sure that any risks associated with working on ladders. Animal welfare nsw department of primary industries. New south wales work health and safety regulation 2017 under the work health and safety act 2011 published lw 11 august 2017 2017 no 404 his excellency the governor, with the advice of the executive council, has made the following regulation under the work health and safety act 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.
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. A petroleum site is a place where petroleum operations are carried out. Understanding the work health and safety act a practical guide. Model work health and safety regulations 15 january 2019. The ohs act seeks to protect the health, safety and welfare of. A person to whom a certificate of competency has been issued in terms of. Work health and safety act 2011 federal register of legislation.
Important notice about this page ministry of health. Ohs act provides the rules and legislation to be abided by all workplaces, to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all persons at work in the state of new south wales, australia. Occupational safety and health regulations 1996 contents consolidation 4e page iii 3. Canada occupational health and safety regulations 1512 kb regulations are current to 20200421 and last amended on 20190625. Occupational health and safety regulations, 1996 being chapter o1. The work health and safety regulation 2017 came into effect on 1 september 2017 it is essentially the same as the 2011 regulation, except for minor changes, including formatting and corrections to typos. 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.
Guide to the occupational health and safety regulations. Exhibited animals protection amendment misc regulation 2019. As a duty holder, you are required to understand the changes in the ohs regulations 2017 and how they apply to you. Occupational safety general regulations occupational. In nsw, a union can commence a prosecution of category 1 and 2. Nsw introduces amendments to whs mines and petroleum sites regulations the nsw government recently introduced the work health and safety mines and petroleum sites amendment regulation 2019 under the.
Work health and safety regulation 2011 qld work health and safety act. This guide gives you information about what has changed, how it will affect you, and what you need to do to ensure you are. Certificates of competency shall be issued by the chief inspector in accordance with the recommendations of the commission of examiners. Work health and safety regulation 2011 nsw legislation. Nsw news published by ohs alert premium workplace health. Occupational health and safety regulation worksafebc. Nsw infection prevention and control practice handbook, principles for nsw public health organisations 1. The act was repealed by the work health and safety act 2011 the nsw occupational health and safety act 2000, no 40. Office and published on the nsw legislation website, and is certified as the form of. 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. 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 occupational health and safety regulations 2017 ohs regulations and equipment public safety regulations 2017 eps regulations commenced in victoria on 18 june 2017 you can access them here.
New south wales occupational health and safety regulation 2001 under the occupational health and safety act 2000 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. The occupational health and safety ohs regulation and the ohs provisions of the workers compensation act contain legal requirements for workplace health and safety that must be met by all workplaces under the inspection jurisdiction of worksafebc. Nsw legislation 363 articles 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 2011. Annual ohs breakfast series, julie nielson will provide attendees with insights into. The management of occupational health and safety in the. The nsw occupational health and safety act 2000, the ohs act, as amended, is the principal legislation for workplace health and safety in nsw, together with the nsw occupational health and safety regulation 2001. The model whs act was endorsed by regulations were subsequently endorsed, in principle, in august 2011. Antimicrobial a chemical substance, usually a medicine, that inhibits or destroys bacteria, viruses fungi or protozoa 1 3 1 section 4.
Conducting a business or undertaking or whs ohs representative should be able to help you. It sets out key principles, duties and rights about ohs. 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. Dealert is the inactivation of the electronic infection control alert flag. Identification of hazards, and assessing and addressing risks, at workplaces 26 3. The major mining states wa, nsw and qld have elected to retain specific mining ohs legislation. Whs undertaking means an undertaking given under section 2161. However, nsw has deviated from the model whs act and provides for a. The legislation can be found on the nsw legislation website.