The work health and safety act 2011 replaced the occupational health and safety act 2000. Work health and safety policy university of new south wales. This code includes references to both mandatory and nonmandatory actions. Give three examples of the purpose of this legislation what does it. Model work health and safety regulations as at 28 november 2016 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. Work health and safety regulation 2011 made under the work health and safety act 2011 as at 10 july 2019 reg 240 of 2011 table of provisions chapter 1 preliminary part 1.
Section xxyyzz of the jurisdictions to insert external legislation relevant to the operation of the whs regulations if applicable. State archives and records is the nsw recordkeeping authority. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 nsw contents page current version for 1. Work health and safety regulation 2011 nsw legislation. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 25 march 2020. Changes to registration and registration documents. This policy states the commitment of the university of new south wales unsw to the health and safety of all people who work, study, visit our campuses or have. Work health and safety regulation 2017 nsw minterellison. The 2017 regulation is principally the same as the 2011 regulation but for a few minor changes including corrections to typographical errors and formatting. This policy states the commitment of the university of new south wales unsw to the health and safety of all people who work, study, visit our campuses or have the potential to be affected by our activities. In this case, the existing agreement may be renegotiated with services to reflect new policy and program requirements.
Nsw draft work health and safety mines regulation 2014. Guide to work health and safety incident notification. If youd like to view any nsw government acts, regulations, planning instruments or other statutory instruments, you can do this online at the nsw legislation website. 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 commissions proposal, as it relates to workplace surveillance, is similar in structure to the draft bill but there are some significant differences between the two. To ensure you comply with your legal obligations you must refer to the appropriate legislation. Exempt from sunsetting by the legislation exemptions and other matters regulation 2015 s12 item 68, legislation exemptions and other matters regulation 2015 s12 item 69. Historical version for february 2015 to 17 may 2015 accessed april 2020 at 14. 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 20 whs mines act and the work health and safety mines regulations 2014 whs mines regulations. These reforms may lead to changes occurring during the contractual period. The work health and safety regulations for wa discussion paper. Workcover nsw, 2011, nsw work health and safety legislation, available from workcover nsw. Work health and safety act 2011 federal register of legislation.
All workers are protected by the whs act, including. This policy applies to unsw workers, students and visitors to the university. The work health and safety regulations for wa discussion. Electronic conveyancing national law nsw section 23. 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. Power to require production of documents and answers to questions 128. The nsw road rules are a framework for the safe and efficient movement of traffic on our roads. Nsw teachers federation work health and safety bulletin 03 october 2014 work health and safety issue resolution what is an issue. A pcbu is not required to allow inspection or copying of documents if this would contravene. The regulatory environment workplace health and safety. Faqs on the introduction of the work health and safety act.
Guide to work health and safety incident notification 7 what is a dangerous incident. Nsw teachers federation work health and safety bulletin 03. 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. A recent change to the nsw work health and safety regulation has taken place with some differences to the previous regulation of 2011. 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. The guide provides details on how to apply the seven better regulation principles when designing and developing. 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. Revised to include requirements of the whs act 2011, whs regulations 2011 and codes of practice applicable in nsw. The parliamentary counsels office manages nsw legislation, which is the official nsw government site for the online publication of legislation, including official notification of the making of statutory instruments and of government gazettes. Documents incorporated as in force when incorporated.
Reading room 161 oconnell street, kingswood nsw 2747 open tuesdays to fridays 9am5pm. Work health and safety act 2011 including any amendment made under the. These regulations implement the model work health and safety regulations in the commonwealth jurisdiction and form part of a system of nationally harmonised occupational. Details of the voluntary purchase and demolition program for homes in nsw found to contain loosefill asbestos insulation. Contents work health and safety regulation 2011 page 2 18 procedures for election of health and safety representatives.
In may 20, glencore and xstrata merged to create one of the largest natural resource companies in the world. Section 37 of the whs act sets out that a dangerous incident is an incident in relation to a workplace that exposes a worker or any other person to a serious risk to a persons health or safety emanating from an immediate or imminent exposure to. Managing subcontractors and consultants p 19whs regulations 2011 chapter 6 construction work4design, p 21whs regulations 2011 chapter 6 construction work5risk. Discussion paper work health and safety regulations word version faq model work health and safety regulations information sessions please subscribe to our newsletters to be advised when sessions are available to book model work health and safety regulations current occupational safety and health regulations 1996. Notice of that approval was published in the nsw government gazette referring to this code of practice as hazardous manual tasks page 7194 on friday 16 december 2011. Washington headquarters services fire regulations whsfr. Students and staff have suffered injuries from the multiple trip hazards in our playground and on our stairs. Sep 04, 2017 a recent change to the nsw work health and safety regulation has taken place with some differences to the previous regulation of 2011. Nsw legislation introduction if youd like to view any nsw government acts, regulations, planning instruments or other statutory instruments, you can do this online at the nsw legislation website. The work health and safety regulation 2011 replaced the occupational health and safety regulation 2001. Information on the latest laws can be checked by visiting the nsw legislation website.
It also contains information guides about nsw legislation. Submission nsw draft work health and safety mines regulation 2014. The guide to better regulation assists agencies to develop regulation which is required, reasonable. This will be achieved by creating a businessfriendly environment for nsw entrepreneurs, by reducing. Jurisdictional notes the iga permits very limited departures from the model act and regulations. The work health and safety regulation 2011 nsw was repealed and replaced by the work health and safety regulation 2017 nsw on 1 september 2017. Education and care services national regulations 2011. Local businesswoman and parkes and districts landcare chair, margaret haddin said this. Washington headquarters services fire regulations whsfr, may 18, 2011, incorporating change 1, may 8, 2017 open pdf 75 kb in accordance with the authority in reference a and the guidance in references bc through fg, this administrative instruction ai.
Work health and safety act 2011 published lw february 2015 2015 no 61. Helping you understand how to qualify as a property professional, run a property business, and your responsibilities when managing properties. Hi guys, i am just having some trouble with this question in my tafe course. Faqs on the introduction of the work health and safety act 2011. New south wales work health and safety regulation 2011 under the work health and safety act 2011 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. Index table search search this act notes noteup download help. Work health and safety regulation 2011, made under the.
These regulations are a national model law and are intended to provide the basis for nationally. New south wales work health and safety regulation 2011 under the work health and safety act 2011 this version of the legislation is compiled and maintained in a database of legislation by the parliamentary counsels. Property professionals helping you understand how to qualify as a property professional, run a property business, and your responsibilities when managing properties. There are three acts and their supporting regulations which apply to mines. Today we will provide you with an overview and insights into the key aspects of the whs regulation.
What health and safety legislation applies to mines. Worksafe wa, workplace health and safety qld, nt worksafe, safework nsw, comcare. Program guidelines for families nsw 4 nsw family and domestic violence reform it stops here development in other programs. It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 2 january 2020. Jul 20, 2017 this is a compilation of the work health and safety regulations 2011 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 1 july 2017 the compilation date. Codes of practice provide duty holders with guidance on effective ways to manage work health and safety risks. This regulation is the work health and safety regulation 2011. Federal register of legislation australian government. It may include some of your obligations under some of the legislation that safework nsw administers. How it may affect you and what you can do to update your safety system with the new requirements of the new. This is a compilation of the work health and safety act 2011 that shows the text of the law as. Health and safety act 2011 including any amendment made under the legislation act 2001, part. Whether youre a new driver, in the process of upgrading your licence, or just driving through while temporarily visiting nsw, being familiar with the rules of the road is essential.
Forum education and care services national regulations 2011. December 2015 worksafe western australia commissioner 1 june 2016 released the work health and safety regulations for western australia discussion paper 8 recommendations the public consultation period end on 31 august 2016. Jul 01, 2017 work health and safety 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. Work health and safety regulations 2011 legislation. We manage the archives collection, provide advice on the recordkeeping rules in the public sector, and provide a records repository for government. The new south wales nsw government is committed to making nsw the easiest state to start a business. Work health and safety act 2011 whs principal act applying to all workplaces 2. Work health and safety 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.
Work health and safety regulation 2011 act legislation register. Work health and safety policy responsible officer vicechancellor and president. Whs policy statement university of new south wales. Education and care services national amendment regulations 2019 631, reg 1735 not commenced to commence on 1. The nsw law reform commissions interim report 2001 recommended comprehensive surveillance legislation, which would also be applicable to the workplace context. The references to legal requirements contained in the whs act and regulations, and the whs mines act and regulations are not exhaustive and are included for context only. Education and care services national regulations nsw. And if youre an experienced driver, refreshing your knowledge and staying up to date is also important, as rules.
Model work health and safety regulations safe work australia. This guide provides an overview of the work health and safety act whs 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. Funding provided under the workcover assist grants program. Jul 25, 2016 hi guys, i am just having some trouble with this question in my tafe course. Authorising law section 276 and schedule 3 of the work health and safety act 2011.
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