The model whs act was endorsed by regulations were subsequently endorsed, in principle, in august 2011. Request to commence a prosecution fact sheet pdf, 157. Review the whs laws in your state, download model work health and safety regulations as a. A comparison of the australian model whs laws and the. Senior management commitment, p 16 equivalent to as4801. Work health and safety whs laws require employers and all other workplace parties to consult and cooperate in the management of workplace risks, in order to protect the health and safety of workers and others who might be at risk. Nsw legislation 359 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. New whs regulations 2017 the work health and safety regulation 2011 is being repealed on 1 september and replaced by the work health and safety regulation 2017, which comes into effect on the same day. Further health and safety dutiesspecific sections 315.
High risk construction worksafe work method statements 3. Work health and safety regulation 2011 reg 309 whs management planpreparation 309 whs management planpreparation 1 the principal contractor for a construction project must prepare a written whs management plan for the workplace before work on the project commences. Pn191 version 3 last updated january 2018 a guide for flammable and combustible liquids under the whs act 2011 page 5 of 18 7. In nsw, a union can commence a prosecution of category 1 and 2. Oct 23, 2015 whs amendment disclosure of information regulation 2015 a regulation made under the work health and safety act 2011 nsw today 23 october permits information obtained by a person exercising a power or function under that act to be accessed when it is necessary for certain workers compensation purposes. Whs mines and petroleum sites legislation nsw resources. The following whs requirements will affect the way that you work in the construction industry. Further health and safety dutiesspecific risks 315a.
Education and care services national regulations 2011. New south wales consolidated regulations index table search search this regulation notes noteup download help made under the work health and safety act 2011 as at 25 march 2020 reg 404 of 2017 table of provisions chapter 1 preliminary part 1. The differences between the model cops and those gazetted in nsw are. Division 6 duties of persons conducting businesses or undertakings that install. Work health and safety in nsw is regulated through the whs act 2011. Whs regulation means the work health and safety regulation 2017 nsw. New south wales 2011 no 674 work health and safety regulation 2011 under the work health and safety act 2011 published lw 16 december 2011 page 1 her excellency the governor, with the advice of the executive council, has made the following regulation under the work health and safety act 2011. There are three acts and their supporting regulations which apply to mines. These jurisdictions are well progressed towards implementation. The legislative history at the back of the regulations or rules provides detail about the. Cg3 page 3 of 7 version 01 9 october 2012 document uncontrolled if printed refer to. They may have a general application or they may define specific requirements related to a particular hazard or a particular type of work. Work health and safety regulation 2011 act legislation register. Faqs on the introduction of the work health and safety act 2011.
For the model whs regulations, including any amendments, to have effect in a jurisdiction, they must be made in that jurisdiction. The regulations will apply to the commonwealth, public authorities and, for a transitional period, noncommonwealth licensees. Training requirements for whs entry permitsact, s 1 and s 3. It is designed to help people understand their health and safety duties and rights in the workplace. Section 276 and schedule 3 of the work health and safety act 2011.
The regulator safework nsw has a whs web site with links to the whs act and regulations. Works means any project works carried out on the premises by sydney metro or its. This guide provides an overview of the queensland work health and safety act 2011 whs act. Health and safety act 2011 including any amendment made under the. The education and care services national law act bill 2011 was passed in the act legislative assembly on 25 october 2011. Coal mine health and safety act 2002 applies to coal operations along with the whs act 3. Greg pearce, mlc minister for finance and services.
They are practical guides to achieving the standards of health, safety and welfare required under the whs. Jul 01, 2017 regulation 2011 current as at 1 july 2017 work health and safety act 2011 reprint note warningsome provisions of this legislation are not in operation. The education and care services national law act bill 2011 was passed in the act legislative assembly on. A comparison of the australian model whs laws and the new. The laws were developed based on the national model whs regulations for mining and additional mining provisions agreed by new south wales, queensland and western australia. If a note at the foot of a provision of these regulations states whs act followed by a reference to a section number, the regulation provision sets out the way in which a persons duty or obligation under that section of the act is to be performed in relation to the matters. However it is not intended to be read in place of the whs act. Work health and safety regulation 2011 nsw legislation. Mine health and safety act 2004 applies to metalliferous and extractive mines along. Work health and safety regulation 2011 2011674 contents chapter 1 preliminary part. Work health and safety whs laws require employers and all other workplace parties to consult and cooperate in the management of workplace risks, in order to protect the health and safety of workers and others who might be at risk from.
Model whs laws in australia the commonwealth, queensland, new south wales, northern territory and act adopted their whs acts and regulations with an effective date of 1 january 2012. To assist readers, crossreferences to specific sections of the whs act are provided. Part 7 workplace entry by whs entry permit holders. Work health and safety regulation 2011 2011 674 contents chapter 1 preliminary part. It is important that you are familiar with the whs laws in nsw.
A regulation is law and, as such, employers, workers, insurers, designers, manufacturers, suppliers and others must meet their obligations under both the legislation and the regulations. Work health and safety legislation amendment bill 2011. An act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes. Work health and safety act 2011 whs principal act applying to all workplaces 2. New south wales work health and safety regulation 2011 contents page historical version for. Whs amendment disclosure of information regulation 2015 a regulation made under the work health and safety act 2011 nsw today 23 october permits information obtained by a person exercising a power or function under that act to be accessed when it is necessary for certain workers compensation purposes. Duty of persons conducting businesses or undertakings that install. Australian standards construction industry hs standards and guidelines duty of care. Dec 14, 2011 these regulations implement the model work health and safety regulations in the commonwealth jurisdiction and form part of a system of nationally harmonised occupational health and safety laws. Minor wording changes that do not impact on the intent or content of the cops ie. Laws introduced the commonwealth, queensland, new south wales january 2012. Division 6 duties of persons conducting businesses or undertakings that install, construct or commission plant.
Whs legislation means legislation relating to health and safety at work including. Guide to the work health and safety act 2011 queensland. The whs regulations also set out the detailed requirements for obtaining authorisations, such as licences and registrations. Managing subcontractors and consultants p 19whs regulations 2011 chapter 6 construction work4design, p.
If a note at the foot of a provision of these regulations states whs act followed by a reference to a section number, the regulation provision sets out the way in which a persons duty or obligation under that section of the act is to be performed in relation to the matters and to the extent set out in the regulation provision. Under whs act, section 4, a volunteer is defined as a person who is acting on a voluntary basis irrespective of whether the person receives outofpocket expenses. They are another important step towards the harmonisation of work health and safety laws for mines and petroleum sites. Automatic zoom actual size fit page full width 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 200% 300% 400%. Act, nsw, nt, qld, sa, tas, vic, wa, international. If a risk at your workplace is not covered by the regulation or code of practice then you must choose an appropriate way to manage exposure to the risk. 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. The work health and safety regulation 2011 the whs regulation describes how to prevent or minimise a risk at your workplace. The amendments to the model whs regulations do not automatically apply in a jurisdiction. Model work health and safety regulations safe work australia. Work health and safety act 2011 federal register of legislation. The nsw work health and safety act 2011 whs act and the nsw work health and safety regulation 2017 whs regulation define the obligations both employers and workers have to health and safety in the workplace. These regulations implement the model work health and safety regulations in the commonwealth jurisdiction and form part of a system of nationally harmonised occupational health and safety laws. Faqs on the introduction of the work health and safety act.
The current version of the model work health and safety whs regulations, dated 9 december 2019, includes all amendments made since 2011. The evaluation experience for whs 2011 will be released in early april. Whs regulations to whs regulation and whs regulation number to whs regulation clause number. Codes of practice can be approved under the whs act. The whs legislation applies to all workplaces in nsw, including mines. Understanding the work health and safety act a practical guide. Nsw government whsms guidelines, edition 5 certification. Regulation 2011 current as at 1 july 2017 work health and safety act 2011 reprint note warningsome provisions of this legislation are not in operation. Contents work health and safety regulation 2011 page 2 18 procedures for election of health and safety representatives. 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. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. This brief guide outlines the main features of the new work health and safety act 2011. If a risk at your workplace is not covered by the regulation or code of practice then you must choose.
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