Revised to include requirements of the whs act 2011, whs regulations 2011 and codes of practice applicable in nsw removed reference to requirement for agency accreditation of work health and management systems. Introduction vehicle use in road traffic is the most significant contributor to workrelated traumatic injury. The purpose of this whs undertaking is to document the undertaking given to the resources regulator regulator, the secretary of the department of planning and environment, for the purposes of part 11 of the work health and safety act 2011 nsw whs act in connection with a matter relating to a contravention or alleged contravention by the person of the whs act. Forestry corporation of nsw health and safety policy. Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and co. On occasion, a whs concern or issue may arise in the workplace. The act and regulations were adopted on january 1 2012 with only very minor variations, by nsw3, queensland4, the commonwealth itself, and the act5 and nt6. The legislative reforms also include harmonised regulation whs regulation and codes of practice. Overview of bill the object of this bill is to amend the work health and safety act 2011 the act and the regulations under that act to. 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.
A safe design report needs to be prepared for designs of structures that have unusual or. Schedule 1 1 provides that it may commence on that date or on such later day as appointed by proclamation before that date. Risks are rated in accordance with the librarys whs risk management matrix. The duty of a volunteer worker also means you must. In nsw this legislation is the nsw work health and safety act 2011 whs act. The whs act 2011 the act provides for the representation of workers within a work group, with respect to whs matters, by health and safety committees hsc. 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. Information for industry partners roads and maritime services. The guide was amended and republished to reflect amendments to the model whs laws, dated 21. 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 the whs legislation applies to all workplaces in nsw, including mines. Nsw prepared by operations personnel, lcc date completed 22 november 20 authorised by lcc controller date authorised 22 november 20. Understanding the work health and safety act a practical guide. Vehicles as a workplace work health and safety guide.
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. In exercising functions under the whs act, the regulator must have regard to the objects set out in section 3 of the whs act. Sections 216219 inclusive, 2221 and 2304b of the whs act relevantly state. The specifications are currently undergoing revision. This template can be used to develop a work health and safety management plan that assists in the development and communication of a safety management system. Land and property information lpi is committed to delivering a healthy and safe workplace. The regulator under the whs act is the workcover authority. This guide provides an overview of the work health and safety act whs act. Understanding effective enforcement tools in work health and. Issue a provisional improvement notice pin where the hsr believes that the whs act has been or is being contravened. Industry partners responding to tenders for contracts under the whs specifications g22 pdf, 602kb and g24 pdf, 177kb.
Oct 29, 20 work health and safety act 2011 current as at 29 october 20 warningsome provisions of this legislation are not in operation. Page 5 work health and safety act 2011 no 10 nsw contents page current version for 1. The legislation can be found on the nsw legislation website. Any views expressed are not necessarily those of workcover nsw. The station manager may be an officer under the whs act note. One way of communicating this information is for the designer to establish a safe deign whs file for transfer to the client and contractor. During emergency operations, work health and safety incidents must be reported immediately to your. This can be an issue that affects a single worker or something that may affect many workers, even across work groups. Local versions of this guide may also be available at each work health and safety regulators website. In nsw, a union can commence a prosecution of category 1. Workforce safety command nsw police force whs quarterly. Following an approved code of practice will assist the duty holder to achieve compliance with the health and safety duties in the whs act and whs regulation, in relation to the subject matter of the code of practice. New south wales work health and safety act 2011 no 10 historical version for 7.
Restating the requirements of this policy explaining the penalties under the whs act and the smokefree environment act there are financial penalties for both roads and maritime and the worker. Whs duties for workers defining workers with the introduction of the whs act 2011 the act, the definition of a worker has been broadened. Workforce safety command nsw police force whs quarterly lag. The audit scope is set by the associate director, whs. Compliance with work health and safety whs legislation helps to save lives, and reduces injuries and illnesses to nsw workers. This should occur in accordance with the legislative requirements for issuing of pins detailed in the nsw whs act, 2011. Hendra virus whs risk assessment nsw department of. Workers have an expressed duty to take reasonable care of. As a volunteer you also have a duty under the whs act to take reasonable care for your own health and safety. A code of practice can assist anyone who has a duty of care in the circumstances described in the code of practice. We administer acts and regulations relating to work health and safety whs, explosives and the transportation of dangerous goods.
The members of the board for will usually be officers under the whs act. It provides an explanation of work health and safety arrangements in the workplace. Whs entry permit holder not required to disclose names of workers division 5 whs. Guide to the model work health and safety act safe work. Whs act health and safety act 2004 parliament of nsw. Presently many of the codes of practice are still being finalised. Accident, incident reporting and investigation procedure revised october 2018 3 corrective and preventative actions all stake holders involved in the investigation must identify corrective or preventative actions required to prevent the accident or incident reoccurring. Examples and notes division 4 application of act 10. 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 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. Decision to reject whs undertaking given by clarence coal. 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 essentials for nurses and midwives. Specifications and guides whs in construction and nonconstruction work specifications.
It is designed as a general guide to help people understand their health and safety duties and rights at work. An approved code of practice is a practical guide to achieving the standards of health, safety and welfare required under the whs act, the work health and safety regulations 2011 whs regulations, work health and safety mines act 20whs mines act and the work health and safety mines regulations 2014 whs mines regulations. Nsw legislation, australia pdf of act as at 122016 pdf of act as at. What is work health and safety whs benefits of whs in your business. Work health and safety whs management plan template pdf,432kb. This guide provides an overview of the model work health and safety whs act. Code of practice page 4 of 72 foreword this code of practice on how to manage the risks associated with hazardous manual tasks and control the risks of workers being affected by musculoskeletal disorders is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the work health and safety act the whs act. Work health and safety act, 2011 nsw and the regulations made under that act.
Work health and safety act 2011 whs act work health and safety regulation 2017 whs regulation new application class a or class b asbestos removal licence. Act outlines your broad responsibilities regulations set out specific requirements for particular hazards and risks, such as noise, machinery, and manual handling codes of practice provide practical information on how you can meet the requirements in the act and regulations. Revised to include requirements of the whs act 2011, whs regulations 2011 and codes of practice applicable in nsw. The associate director, whs or nominee must communicate the audit plan to the university health and safety committee. It is designed to help people generally understand their health and safety duties and rights at work.
Z take reasonable care to ensure you dont affect the health and safety of others, for example other volunteers, members of the public or clients you may be assisting. An act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes. Work health and safety act 2011 queensland legislation. Responsible minister minister for better regulation and innovation 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 correct under section 45c of the interpretation act 1987. Interviews were completed with 15 key informants from the nsw whs regulator, safework nsw, selected based on their seniority and expertise pertaining to the selected enforcement tools and the informants function within the regulator. Project to evaluate the use of manual handling competencies for nurses and to identify. Each state has its own whs laws and a regulator to enforce them. It is also presumed the regulation is subordinate to the whs act and therefore, nothing in the regulation for example. The purpose of this whs undertaking is to document the undertaking given to the resources regulator regulator, the secretary of the department of planning and environment, for the purposes of part 11 of the work health and safety act 2011 nsw whs act in connection with a matter relating to a. This code has been prepared to be consistent with the whs laws as at the date of publication and should be interpreted, to the extent that there is any ambiguity, in a manner that is. This guide is for firms, organisations and individuals who use vehicles for work purposes on the road networks of australia or new zealand.
Resolving a whs issue section 80 of the nsw whs act 2011 the act details requirements on all parties to resolve an identified whs issue. Work health and safety act 2011 act 10 of 2011 austlii. Staff members, students and contractors that are working or learning in the act are required to comply with this whs act and associated regulations. This document is not intended to replace the model whs act.
Work health and safety act 2011 current as at 29 october 20 warningsome provisions of this legislation are not in operation. Safety act 2011 nsw regulates workplace health and safety whs in. Ministry of health, nsw 73 miller street north sydney nsw 2060 locked mail bag 961 north sydney nsw 2059 telephone 02 9391 9000 fax 02 9391 9101. This will make it easier for businesses to use consistent approaches across mining and nonmining operations. For a list of the specific regulations please refer to the. The whs legislation applies to all workplaces in nsw, including mines. Understanding effective enforcement tools in work health. Work health and safety act 2011 page 8 146 whs entry permit holder must not delay, hinder or obstruct any person. The whs act provides employers with a nationally consistent framework for securing the health and safety of workers and workplaces.
New south wales work health and safety act 2011 no 10 current version for 1. 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 associate director, whs must advise the manager of the unitarea of the date and scope of any audits of that area. Under australian whs laws your business must ensure the health and safety of your workers and not. Register your place today by visiting the expo website at. Legislation on the nsw legislation website is usually updated within 3 working days. Vehicles as a workplace work health and safety guide national guide page 1 1. Each state will administer and regulate its own whs act and as such workcover nsw will remain the. Office and published on the nsw legislation website. Tasmania7 and south australia8 subsequently adopted the act and regulations on 1 january 20. Pdf community organisations and work health and safety laws.
Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 nsw legislation. Under the act a person is a worker if they carry out work in any capacity for a person conducting a business or undertaking pcbu, including work as. The codes of practice are admissible in court as evidence. Work health and safety act 2011 home nsw resources and. Accident, incident reporting and investigation procedure. Complying with the nsw whs act 2011, nsw whs regulations 2011 and all other relevant statutory requirements establishing measurable objectives and targets for whs through health and safety plans and undertaking audits to ensure continuous improvement. Work health and safety act 2011 federal register of. It is not intended to be read in place of the whs act. Easy to do work health and safety every year, workplace incidents take lives in nsw. Both act and regulation replace the former legislation known as the occupational health and safety act 1. A person is an officer under the whs act only if they make, or participate in making. Worksafe wa, workplace health and safety qld, nt worksafe, safework nsw, comcare. Guide whs incident notification in emergency operations.
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