About this compilation this compilation 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. 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. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 contents page 6 meaning of supply 7 7 meaning of worker 8 8 meaning of workplace 9 9 examples and notes 9 division 4 application of act 10 act binds the crown 9 11 extraterritorial application 9 12 scope 9 12a offences are offences of strict liability 9 part 2 health and safety duties. Information sheet 6 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. This includes workplace arrangements like work groups, health and safety representatives and health and safety committees. Object division 3 interpretation subdivision 1 definitions 4. The act work safety commissioner is a statutory office holder appointed by the act government under the work health and safety act 2011. 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 act 2011 no 10 contents page historical version for 7. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 nsw contents page current version valid from 1. Work health and safety act 2011 whs act imposes several obligations on duty holders to ensure the health and safety of workers and others. The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled. Whereas it is expedient to have a law on occupational safety, health and. Understanding the work health and safety act a practical guide. It is designed to help people understand their health and safety duties and rights in the workplace. You are directed to a disclaimer and notice governing the information provided.
The ohs act seeks to protect the health, safety and welfare of employees and other people at work. Unofficial translation occupational safety, health. Health and safety at work act 2015 public act 2015 no 70 date of assent 4 september 2015 commencement see section 2 contents page 1 title 10 2 commencement 10 part 1 health and safety at work subpart 1preliminary provisions 3 purpose 10 4 transitional, savings, and related provisions 11 subpart 2application of act 5 application of act to. Work health and safety act 2011 federal register of. The nsw work health and safety act 2011 the whs act commenced operation on 1 january 2012. Information sheet 6 work health and safety act 2011. The whs act imposes other duties on pcbus and other persons in relation to workers and workplaces. Did the whs act replace the coal mine health and safety act 2002 cmhs.
Health and safety at work quick reference guide worksafe. It introduces new responsibilities for managing the workrelated risks that could cause serious injury, illness or even death. It also protects the health and safety of all other people who might be affected by the work. This brief guide outlines the main features of the new work health and safety act 2011. 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. Work health and safety act 2011whs act imposes several obligations on duty holders to ensure the health and safety of workers and others.
Amendments to the model whs laws do not automatically apply in a jurisdiction. These regulations may be cited as the workplace safety and health noise regulations 2011 and shall come into operation on 1st september 2011. Whs harmonisation whs harmonisation august 2011 page 1 new legislation in july 2008, a formal agreement was made between the commonwealth and all states and territories with the exception of western australia to implement harmonised work health and safety laws in each jurisdiction. 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 the act makes provisions for. The whs act also provides protection for the general public so that their health and safety is not placed at risk by.
Object division 3interpretation subdivision 1definitions 4. The health and safety at work act 2015 hswa is new zealands workplace health and safety law. Department of mines, industry regulation and safety. The death of a person the serious injury or illness of a. Throughout each booklet, there are references to national. Work health and safety act 2011 the whs regulators are committed to creating and strengthening stakeholder relationships and have provided a number of highlighted questions throughout the discussion paper.
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. Work health and safety act 2011 qld the work health and safety act qld qld whs act was assented to on 6 june 2011. A person conducting a business or undertaking pcbu which uses, handles, stores or generates. Work health and safety legislation underpins a quality learning environment. 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. Contents work health and safety regulation 2011 page 2 18 procedures for election of health and safety representatives. Work health and safety act 2011 queensland legislation. This document focuses on the duties owed to workers in whs. The whs act also provides for consultation, representation and participation to further the objects of the act. As at 25 march 2020 act 10 of 2011 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary division 1. The state of tasmania the department of premier and cabinet 2020 ver. Mar 11, 2020 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 act 2011 surf life saving nsw. It sets out key principles, duties and rights about ohs.
You are directed to information on how your personal information is protected. Jul 31, 2018 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 1 july 2018 the compilation date. Work health and safety act 2011 cth whs act aims to protect the health and safety of all workers throughout the commonwealth jurisdiction including contractors and subcontractors. The main feature of the qld whs act is the implementation of the national model work health and safety laws contained in the final draft of the model work health and safety bill released by safe work australia in november 2010. This act may be cited as the workplace safety and health act. Work health and safety act 2011 nsw a refresher a paper. Work health and safety act 2012 south australian legislation. However it is not intended to be read in place of the whs act. Work health and safety act 2011 business queensland. The occupational health and safety act 2004 ohs act is the main workplace health and safety law in victoria. The work health and safety regulation 2011 replaced the occupational health and safety regulation 2001. Work health and safety act 2011 table of provisions long title part 1preliminary division 1. Subsequent amendments under section 274 of the nsw work health and safety. Health and safety at work act 2015 venues wellington.
Work health and safety act 2011 act legislation register. This guide provides an overview of the queensland work health and safety act 2011 whs act. Guide to interpretation of principal contractor and roads and. Work health and safety act 2011 part 11 decision maker. The object of this regulation is to prescribe matters under the work health and safety act 2011 to enable that act to come into operation on 1 january 2012. The national quality framework establishes the standards and learning. Except as otherwise provided in this act but not the regulations, the provisions of this act shall apply to all workplaces. Work health and safety act 2011 contents 5 authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. The whs act aims to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces through the elimination or minimisation of risks, so as to provide workers and others with the highest level of protection from hazards and risks, so far as is reasonably. An act to secure the health, safety and welfare of persons at work. Guide to the work health and safety act 2011 queensland.
Faqs on the introduction of the work health and safety act. This is a republication of the work health and safety act 2011 including any amendment made. The primary functions of the work safety commissioner are to. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 65 of the workplace safety and health act, the minister for manpower hereby makes the following regulations. Contents work health and safety act 2011 june 7, 2011 9. A2015, s 2 and cn201112 work health and safety amendment regulation 2012 no 1. Warningsome provisions of this legislation are not in operation. Meaning of person conducting a business or undertaking 6. P a g e 1 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 between the provisions of the act and the legislation it replaced, being the occupational. If you wish all or some of your feedback to remain confidential, please indicate below and brd will take this into consideration. 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. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions history of this act. 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. According to the work health and safety act 2011, a notifiable incident is a serious incident or injury that arises out of the conduct actions of surf lifesaving business or undertaking during the course of a surf lifesaving or surf sports activity.
Comcare administers the commonwealth work health and safety act 2011 and work health and safety regulations 2011 and is the national regulator for work. Current version for 25 march 2020 to date accessed 19 may 2020. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. An act to provide for the health, safety and welfare of persons at work. Guide to interpretation of principal contractor and roads.
Workplace safety and health act singapore statutes online. Work health and safety act 2011 schedule 3 schedule 3 regulationmaking powers 1 duties 1 matters relating to the way in which duties imposed by this act are to be performed. Work health and safety act 2011 table of provisions long title part 1preliminary division 1introduction 1. 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. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 18 march 2019.
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. Notice of that approval was published in the 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. It also protects the health and safety of others who might be affected by the work your business does. The work health and safety act 2011 the whs act regulates the safe management of hazardous chemicals including flammable and combustible substances at queensland workplaces. Work health and safety act 2011 worksafe queensland. An act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes assented to 29 november 2011the parliament of australia enacts. Work health and safety bill 2011 parliament of nsw. Often, there is more than one pcbu involved in the relevant work. Model work health and safety act safe work australia. A workplace health and safety management system is a set of policies, procedures and plans that systematically manages health and safety at work and can help to minimise the risk of injury and illness from workplace operations. 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. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 nsw legislation. All workers are protected by the whs act, including.
Workplace health and safety management system comcare. 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. The work health and safety act 2011 whs act provides a framework to protect the health, safety and welfare of all workers. Irrespective of which whs laws apply to the organisation by which you are employed, if you work at a. To assist readers, crossreferences to specific sections of the whs act are provided. This guide provides an overview of the queensland work health and. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 25 march 2020. Work health and safety act 2011 qld australian business. An act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes. The whs act places the primary health and safety duty on a person conducting a business or undertaking pcbu. Occupational health and safety act and regulations worksafe. Work health and safety act 2011 this provisional improvement notice pin is issued under section 90 of the work health and safety act 2011 the whs act. Contractors and subcontractors under the work health and. Part 1 preliminary model work health and safety bill 2.
Work health and safety act 2011 current as at 29 october 20 warningsome provisions of this legislation are not in operation. Hswa recognises that to improve our poor health and safety performance we all need to work together. The how to series consists of seven booklets promoting key areas of quality provision. Lee shearer deputy secretary, resources regulator coordinator general for the central coast section 216 decision as authorised by section 216 of. Oct 28, 2019 occupational health and safety act 2004. The current version, dated 21 march 2016, incorporates all those amendments. An act relating to the safety, health and welfare of persons at work in workplaces.
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