Part 1preliminary division 1introduction 1short title this act may be cited as the work health and safety act 2012. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 31 january 2020 act 10 of 2011 notes note to part 7 division 7 of part sets out the procedure in relation to the bringing of proceedings in relation to whs civil penalty provisions. An act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes assented to 29 november 2011the parliament of australia enacts. Amendments to the model whs laws do not automatically apply in a jurisdiction. A2015, s 2 and cn201112 work health and safety amendment regulation 2012 no 1.
Guide to the work health and safety act 2011 queensland. The bill enacts the nationally agreed model, the work health and safety act. 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 this provisional improvement notice pin is issued under section 90 of the work health and safety act 2011 the whs act. Object division 3interpretation subdivision 1definitions 4. The work health and safety act 2011 nsw regulates workplace health and safety whs in nsw. Legislation on this site is usually updated within 3 working days after a change to the legislation. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 current version for 25 march 2020 to date accessed 7 may 2020 at 00. Obligation to share costs if multiple businesses or undertakings 74. List of health and safety representatives division 4 health and safety committees 75. Work health and safety act 2011 general information about pins. Mr speaker, this bill is part of a package of bills developed to give effect to national model work health and safety laws in tasmania and to make the necessary transitional arrangements. The health and safety of staff while at work or undertaking workrelated activities for the.
Guide to the model work health and safety act safe work. Work health and safety act 2011 federal register of legislation. Work health and safety act 2011 discussion paper november 2016. Comcare administers the commonwealth work health and safety act 2011 and work health and safety regulations 2011 and is the national regulator for work. The following is a text extract of the osha fact sheet of job safety and health. Act 1974 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or. 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 bill 2011 unlike most jurisdictions, queensland has a number of industry specific safety laws including the dangerous goods safety management act 2001 dgsm act, the electrical safety act 2002 es act, the coal mining safety and health act 1999 and mining and quarrying safety and health act 1999 that will be impacted by the harmonisation process.
The whs act places the primary health and safety duty on a person conducting a business or undertaking pcbu. Hyperlink \l 25a prosecutions under occupational health, safety and welfare act 1986 hyperlink \l 26 other provisions hyperlink \l legislative history the parliament of south australia enacts as follows. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 current version for 28 november 2011 to date accessed 28 december 2011 at 11. 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. It is designed as a general guide to help people understand their health and safety duties and rights at work. An act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes assented to 29 november 2011 the parliament of australia enacts. Work health and safety act 2011 queensland legislation. 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. Work health and safety act 2011 sect 28 duties of workers. It is designed to help people understand their health and safety duties and rights in the workplace. The bill enacts the nationally agreed model, the work health and safety act, with appropriate jurisdictional modifications. This is a republication of the work health and safety act 2011 including any amendment made. An approved code of practice applies to anyone who has a duty of care in the circumstances described in the code. A health and safety representative hsr may issue a pin if they reasona bly believe, on reasonable grounds, that a provision of the.
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. Work health and safety act 2011 qld australian business. An act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes. This act is administered by the ministry of business, innovation, and employment. Work health and safety act 2011 sect 28 duties of workers 28 duties of workers. Work health and safety act 2011 business queensland. This document is not intended to replace the model whs act.
The work health and safety bill 2011 represents the commitment of the government of new south wales to full participation in a nationally harmonised system of occupational health and safety. This pin requires the duty holder to whom it is issued to remedy a contravention, prevent a likely contravention from occurring, or. Current version for 25 march 2020 to date accessed 7 may 2020. All workers are protected by the whs act, including. Greg pearce, mlc minister for finance and services explanatory note. 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. Model work health and safety act safe work australia. This is a republication of the work health and safety act 2011 including any amendment made under the legislation act 2001, part 11. Work health and safety bill 2011 parliament of australia. To assist readers, crossreferences to specific sections of the whs act are provided. 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. Why should everyone be concerned about job safety and health.
Legislation online nsw legislation, australia pdf of act as at 122016 consulted on 20524 abstractcitation. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 new south wales status information currency of version current version for 6 january 2017 to date accessed 4 april 2017 at 14. However it is not intended to be read in place of the whs act. This guide provides an overview of the queensland work health and safety act 2011 whs act. Mr speaker, this bill is part of a package of bills developed to give effect to national model work health and safety laws in tasmania and to. The codes of practice are admissible in court as evidence. Health and safety at work act 2015 no 70 as at 01 october.
Work health and safety act 2011 sect 274 approved codes of. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 calvary health care. 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. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 nsw legislation. Section 1 occupational health and safety amendment act 2011 no 11 the legislature of new south wales enacts.
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. An approved code of practice is a practical guide for achieving the standards of health, safety and welfare required under the whs act and the work health and safety regulation 2011 the regulation. Table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary division 1. It specifically aims to protect people at workplaces from risk to their health or safety and to promote safe and healthy work. Work health and safety bill 2011 second reading speech mr speaker, i move that the bill now be read the second time. Application the university has a primary duty of care under the work health and safety act 2011 to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable. Work health and safety act 2011 act legislation register. 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 work health and safety act 2011 whs act provides a framework to protect the health, safety and welfare of all workers. Work health and safety act 2011 whs act or regulation. Contents work health and safety regulation 2011 page 2 18 procedures for election of health and safety representatives. 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 table of provisions long title part 1preliminary division 1introduction 1. 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. Work health and safety act 2011 sect 274 approved codes of practice 274 approved codes of practice 1 the minister may approve a code of practice for the purposes of this act and may vary or revoke an approved code of practice. Its general principle is that employers have a duty to protect the health, safety and. Obligation to train health and safety representatives 73.
This guide provides an overview of the model work health and safety whs act. Work health and safety act 2011 table of provisions long title part 1preliminary division 1. Jobs and small business part of the jobs and innovation portfolio. 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. It also protects the health and safety of all other people who might be affected by the work. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 18 march 2019 act. The current version, dated 21 march 2016, incorporates all those amendments.
Work health and safety act 2011 nsw a refresher a paper. The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled. The australian industry group ai group is a peak industry association and has been acting for business for more than 140 years. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 25 march 2020. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. Work health and safety act 2011 current as at 29 october 20 warningsome provisions of this legislation are not in operation. Health and safety regulation 2011 whs regulation and codes of. Object division 3 interpretation subdivision 1 definitions 4. The health and safety at work act 1974, often referred to as the hasawa, or hsw is the main piece of uk legislation detailing the duties of employers regarding health and safety in the workplace. 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 whs act provides for codes of practice which are approved under s 274. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 31 january 2020 act.
The guide was amended and republished to reflect amendments to the model whs laws, dated 21. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 18 march 2019. Work health and safety act 2011 federal register of. People with duties under the whs act should also refer to the work. It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 10 june 2014. Its general principle is that employers have a duty to protect the health, safety and welfare at work of all of their employees. 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. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 contents page historical version for 7. Meaning of person conducting a business or undertaking 6. While at work, a worker must a take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety, and b take reasonable care that his or her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons, and. Oct 29, 20 work health and safety act 2011 current as at 29 october 20 warningsome provisions of this legislation are not in operation. 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. Health and safety at work act 2015 venues wellington. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 25 march 2020 act 10 of 2011.
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