The organisation will consult with employees in any workplace change that may affect the health and safety. Some legislation is general in nature and applies across multiple industries in a jurisdiction whilst other legislation applies just to specific industries, for example the maritime. In addition to acts and regulations, the australian system relies upon codes of practice to set out more detailed, prescriptive guidance in relation to workplace health and safety. About occupational safety and health regulations 1996. Strengthening the social fabric standards and guidelines for australian public libraries was commissioned by the australian library and information association alia and the alia public libraries advisory committee plac.
Initially, australian ohs legislation was based on the nineteenthcentury united kingdom factory acts. This is a generic document and must be used as a guide only. This guide gives you information about what has changed, how it will affect you, and what you need to do to ensure you are. In 2005 nohsc was replaced by the australian safety and compensation commission ascc, implementing a recommendation of the productivity commissions 2004 report on national workers compensation and occupational health and safety frameworks. Occupational health and safety safety standards regulations. A comparison of the australian model whs laws and the. Its approach to selfregulation and advocacy of greater consultation between workers and employers, helped formulate regulatory. It sets out rules for things like funding, regulation, approval of providers, quality of care and the rights of people receiving care.
Nevertheless, little is known about its acceptance in the. Work health and safety act 2011 federal register of legislation. Versions of this subsidiary legislation includes consolidations, reprints and as made versions please note. The comparison of occupational health and safety arrangements in australia and new zealand the ohs comparison has been compiled for occupational health and safety ohs specialists, practitioners, policy makers and multijurisdictional employers to compare key provisions in the ohs legislation within australia and new zealand. Pdf harmonised ohs legislation a respectable superstructure. Comparison of occupational health and safety arrangements. 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. It is important to note that individual australian jurisdictions have also made some amendments to the model. These regulations are a national model law and are intended to provide the basis for nationally. Standards and guidelines for australian public libraries, 2nd ed 2012 aliaorgauubliclibraries beyond a quality service. As of march 20, seven of the ten jurisdictions with ohs laws have enacted the new, harmonised work health and safety legislation. Work health and safety act 2011 act legislation register.
National code of practice for induction for construction work pdf 199kb top codes of practice the australian safety and compensation council ascc is the coordinating body that provides support and guidance in the development of ohs standards suitable for adoption into the whs laws of australian states and territories. This general legislation was often supplemented by. Where to find legislation legislation made in wa is published by the state law publisher slp which is part of the department of the premier and cabinet. Oct 28, 2019 occupational health and safety act 2004. Expand part 7workplace entry by whs entry permit holders, part 7 workplace entry by. It should be modified to suit unique conditions and any legislation applicable at your site. This includes meeting obligations under the australian government building and construction ohs accreditation scheme. Contents work health and safety regulation 2011 page 2 18 procedures for election of health and safety representatives. In order to achieve these aims the centre undertakes research, supports a consortium.
The comparison of occupational health and safety legislation of different countries from the view of inspection conference paper pdf available june 2014 with 1,551 reads how we measure reads. In 2008 all australian governments committed to the developm. Whs entry permitholder must also hold permit under other law. Regulation and promotion of safety in general industry. Workforce extensions is committed to consultation and cooperation between management, employees and the client.
That said, others may also be accountable and therefore no workplace participant should think, or be allowed. In ohs legislation, accountability for workplace health and safety rests with the management of a business. Act legislation 66 articles the principal whs law in the australian capital territory act consists of the work health and safety act 2011 act, supported by the work health and safety regulation 2011 act. The legislative history at the back of the act provides detail about the past and future operation of the act. The occupational safety and health regulations 1996 have the effect of spelling out specific requirements of the legislation. Most objectives had to be deduced by reading the entire applicable statute and regulations. Australian law must ensure healthy and safe workplaces and a compensation and rehabilitation system which ensures that no worker is disadvantaged should they be injured at work union charter of workplace rights occupational health and safety is concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. Occupational safety and health in the western australian public sector. The federal government of australia harmonized the workplace health and safety whs legislation from each jurisdiction in 20.
The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws. Legislation 3121 articles work health and safety whs laws based on national model legislation now apply in the commonwealth and in all australian states and territories except victoria and western australia, where earlier occupational health and safety ohs laws still apply. Guide to the occupational health and safety regulations 2017. Occupational health and safety act and regulations worksafe. Comparison of provisions model whs laws and victorian ohs laws victoria managing ohs, when other jurisdictions have adopted the whs laws key provisions of the model whs laws and victorian introduction. Most workers in western australian wa workplaces are covered under the. A comparison of the australian model whs laws and the new.
The cofk contractor occupational health and safety ohs compliance guidelines should be used in conjunction with all relevant ohs legislation including act, regulations, worksafe publications, australian standards and codes of practice. Pdf the ohs regulatory challenges posed by agency workers. Western australian legislation occupational safety and. Standards and guidelines for australian public libraries. Expand part 7workplace entry by whs entry permit holders, part 7workplace entry by. Current state of australias ohs legislation harmonisation. Changes in the occupational health and safety regulations 2017 compared with the previous 2007 regulations. Work health and safety regulation 2011 legislation. This includes the commonwealth, new south wales, south australia, queensland, tasmania, the australian capital territory and the northern territory.
Based in brisbane we provide oneoff and ongoing health, safety, quality and environmental management services. Department of mines, industry regulation and safety. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions history of this act. A workplace alcohol policy should be tailored to reflect the individual needs and circumstances of. Regulations may prescribe minimum standards and have a general application, or they may define specific requirements related to. The comparison of occupational health and safety legislation. Dangerous goods are easily identified by a small diamond shape on the containerpackage that includes a. There is a national harmonised set of codes of practice, most of which have been adopted or are in the process of being adopted by each harmonised jurisdiction. The occupational health and safety act 2004 ohs act is the main workplace health and safety law in victoria. Ohs law and regulation in australia april, 2012 synopsis of the ohs body of knowledge background a defined body of knowledge is required as a basis for professional certification and for accreditation of education programs giving entry to a profession. Victoria managing ohs, when other jurisdictions have. The differences in the australian ohs statutes, regulations and codes of. Worksafe department of mines, industry regulation and safety. The version of any legislation repealed since 1 january 2003 as in force immediately before its repeal is available.
The osh act places certain duties on employers, employees, selfemployed people. Work health and safety act 2011 queensland legislation. It sets out key principles, duties and rights about ohs. In the last 30 years then, the australian ohs statutes have progressively, and to different extents, re. That said, others may also be accountable and therefore no workplace participant should think, or be allowed to think that safety is someone elses responsibility. The aged care act 1997 is the main law that covers governmentfunded aged care. The ohs act seeks to protect the health, safety and welfare of employees and other people at work. Regulations may prescribe minimum standards and have a general application, or they may define specific requirements related to a particular hazard or particular type of work. Under australian whs laws your business must ensure the health and safety of your workers and not put the health and safety of other people. The australian drug foundation adf provides more information and resources to support workplaces in developing an effective workplace alcohol policy, including sample policies to download. The management of occupational health and safety in the. Workplace arrangements for ohs in the 21st century david walters abstract the international influence of the robens report on occupational health and safety management ohsm is widely recognised.
Western australian building services, electrical, gasfitting and plumbing industries. As a duty holder, you are required to understand the changes in the ohs regulations 2017 and how they apply to you. Historical data that predates 1 january 2004 will generally not include graphics, such as maps, pictures and forms, and will only be available in pdf format. Employees should participate in ensuring their workplaces are safe and healthy by becoming hsrs and workplace ohs committee members where these roles are provided for in stateterritory 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. After a 2009 scoping study, worksafe victoria provided funding to support a national project to develop and implement a core body of knowledge for generalist ohs professionals in. Under existing constitutional arrangements in australia, the australian parliament and each. This includes the health and safety of anyone who does work for you as well as your customers, visitors and suppliers. 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. Guidance on occupational health and safety in government procurement act 2005. The fsc is also involved in a number of initiatives in the building and construction industry. A workplace alcohol policy should be tailored to reflect the individual needs and circumstances of a workplace and should. 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 separately, with its own general legislation applicable to most workplaces.
Monash university procedure ohs legal and other requirements procedure, v1. 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. After a 2009 scoping study, worksafe victoria provided funding to support a national project to develop and implement a core body of knowledge for generalist ohs professionals in australia. This document will be updated as the regulations are progressively finalised. Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
Kitney is a forward thinking consultancy with a focus on supporting organisations to create safer, healthier, more capable and productive workplaces that contribute to business success. State system employment laws and public sector labour relations. This classification does not necessarily mean that goods are dangerous if used correctly and certain precautions are taken. Comparison of occupational health and safety arrangements in. 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. There is, however, little empirical research examining whether or how. Model work health and safety regulations 15 january 2019. Neil teaches law, including courses on workplace health and safety law, to undergraduate and. Click on the items below for a summary of the main sections of ohs act of relevance to workers and ohs reps. Registrar, australian ohs education accreditation board. The latest authorised versions 2004 act and regs can be downloaded in both pdf and word format free on the victorian government legislation repository website.