Occupational health and safety regulation worksafebc. The one difference is that workers, like employers and other parties, can now be charged under the new offence of reckless endangerment. Range of ohs supporting material with legal status occupational health and safety ohs laws aim to promote and secure the health and safety of persons at work. The use andor possession of illicit drugs or alcohol on site is strictly prohibited. Coal mine health and safety act 2002 coal mine health and safety regulation 2006 occupational health and safety regulation 2001 occupational health and safety act 2000. There is no need for the general duty under the nsw ohs act to specify information, instruction and training for managers and supervisors. The nsw occupational health and safety regulation 2001 ohs regulation 2001 places obligations on employers to identify all foreseeable hazards in the workplace, assess the risks that these hazards pose to health and safety and to. Marking and labellingmanufacturer and first supplier 570.
Contractor management audit checklist nsw resources and. Work health and safety management systems and auditing guidelines may 2014 work health and safety management systems and auditing guidelines these guidelines are a key element of the procurement policy framework of the nsw government. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 a mechanical engineering perspective. Ohs regulation from a mechanical engineering perspective. Health and safety act 2000 nsw ohs act 2000 and the occupational health and safety regulation 2001 nsw ohs regulation 2001. Nsw legislation apprenticeship and traineeship act 2001. An industry code of practice is approved by the minister administering the ohs act. However every workplace has a legal responsibility for ensuring. Labour guide south africa offers a wealth of labour law and health and safety information and documentation to attorneys, companies and individuals. Pdf version printerfriendly ideal for printing entire document occupational health and safety regulation 29697 published by quickscribe services ltd.
The revisions to the act also resulted in related changes to the occupational health and safety regulation, the ohs policies, and the ohs guidelines. To date, only one regulation has been made under the act, the occupational health and safety regulation 2001. Gpo box 5420, sydney, nsw 2001, australia this is a free 5 page sample. Ohs regulation 2001 sets out specific first aid requirements for certain types of workplaces. Technical principles for the use of stand alone generators at nsw mines coal and metals and extractives operations. The nsw occupational health and safety act 2000 and the occupational health and safety regulation 2001 have requirements that apply to all workplaces. Occupational health and safety ohs regulation 2001 ohseoi.
An industry code of practice may be approved by the minister administering the ohs act, having regard to any recommendation by workcover. The nsw occupational health and safety act 2000 and occupational health and safety regulation 2001 establish occupational health and safety ohs requirements for all workplaces throughout nsw. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 notes made under the occupational health and safety act 2000 as at 1 january 2012 reg 648 of 2001 note to chapter 2 this chapter imposes obligations on an employer to identify foreseeable hazards that may arise from the conduct of the employers undertaking, to assess the risks of those hazards and to. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 contents page 10 chapter 3 workplace consultation 21 definitions 46 22 setting up consultation arrangements section 15 f of the act 46 23 workgroups represented by ohs committees or ohs representatives 48 24 minimum requirements for ohs committees 49 25 minimum requirements for election of ohs. A guide to safety in the wood products manufacturing industry. A guide to safety in the wood products manufacturing industry 3 risk control risk controls are shown in this guide. The ohs act seeks to protect the health, safety and welfare of employees and other people at work. The work platform and lhd arrangement did not comply with the requirements of clause 1423d of the ohs regulation 2001.
This includes the health and safety of anyone who does work for you as well as your customers, visitors and suppliers. Ohs act provides the rules and legislation to be abided by all workplaces, to ensure. On 1 november 2004, provisions of the occupational health and safety regulation 2001 that relate to the use of hazardous substances will apply to all nsw mines. The nswfb complements this legislation by issuing nswfb specific policies, procedures and programs. The old regulations were, in many cases, outdated and no longer relevant. Many sections of the regulation have associated guidelines and policies, which are used to help interpret and apply the regulation. Int08 56112 sa0809 workers injured on work platform attached.
Occupational health and safety ohs regulation 2001 abn 77 682 742 966 ohs eoi1 september 2009 1 evidence of identity workcover ohs consultation course all items in shaded boxes must be completed. The nsw occupational health and safety act 2000, no 40. Amendment to the heading to division 2 of part 3 571. Pdf the ohs regulatory challenges posed by agency workers. The ohs legislation is concerned with the safety of workers and others at workplaces see sections 8, 9 and 10 ohs act.
Advice and information workcover inspectors workcover inspectors are available to assist employees and employers where they are unable to satisfactorily resolve a dispute on occupational health and safety issues or where a person believes that an unsafe work situation exists and makes a request for assistance. The occupational health and safety act 2004 ohs act is the main workplace health and safety law in victoria. Work health and safety essentials for nurses and midwives. Nsw legislation 362 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. Occupational health and safety act and regulations worksafe. The employers general obligation under section 8 of the ohs act includes ensuring the health, safety and welfare at work of all. Uniformity of the ohs statutes was a lesser focus, with limited initiatives aimed at facilitating the. Safety regulation 2001 ohs regulation except clause 319 2 continues to apply as if it had not been repealed in respect of demolition work and restricted demolition work. The act was repealed by the work health and safety act 2011.
Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 ohs regulation part 9. The requirements of the occupational health and safety regulation are adopted under the authority of the workers compensation act as amended from time to time. The duties employees workers have under the 2004 act are basically the same as under the earlier 1985 act. Regulation of ohs in respect of onshore petroleum exploration and production activities. Occupational health and safety requirements clause 234 of the ohs regulation 2001 states. Page 1 occupational health and safety regulation 2001 explanatory note occupational health and safety regulation 2001 under the occupational health and safety act 2000.
It should be followed unless an alternative course of action has been applied to achieve the same or a better standard of health, safety and welfare in the workplace. However, compliance with ohs law, including the whs act, may not be adequate, as it requires ohs to be the key workplace policy, which demands accountability. Printing multiple copies of a statute or regulation for the purpose of distribution without the. Questions and answers from seminar and workshop presentations. Ohs act provides the rules and legislation to be abided by all workplaces. The whs regulation 2011 continues the approach adopted in nsw in 2001 of. As well as having strict requirements under acts and regulations, the legal framework has developed in a way that recognises the need for some flexibility for industry to. Occupational health and safety act and regulations. Compliance with occupational health and safety regulations 568. This handbook is intended for readers who have some sort of occupational health and safety management system ohsms in place already but who wish to develop and improve it so they can claim conformance with as 48012000, occupational. Unsw will comply with the nsw ohs act 2000, the ohs regulation 2001, other.
The act was repealed by the work health and safety act 2011 the nsw occupational health and safety act 2000, no 40. Training to be undertaken by members of ohs committees and. The australian standards covering occupational health and safety management systems provide general guidance on the development of such systems and should also be used in developing the final health management plan. Work health and safety standing orders 140 version 20. This regulation commences on the commencement of the act.
Any variation of the testing timeframes that are recommended in asnzs 3760 must be supported by documentation that is retained by the employer in accordance with the record keeping provisions of clause 65 of the ohs regulation 2001. Occupational health and safety act 2000 occupational health and safety regulation 2001. The legislation requires employers to adopt a risk. The exposure standards for atmospheric contaminants specified in the ohs regulation will apply across the whole mining industry. Ohs act provides the rules and legislation to be abided by all workplaces, to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all persons at work in the state of new south wales, australia. Work health and safety management systems and auditing guidelines.
Unsw will comply with the nsw occupational health and safety act 2000, the. The occupational health and safety act 2000 is a repealed statute of new south wales nsw. Your program to manage spray painting at work will depend upon your industry and the specific activities your operations require. Jun 01, 2018 administrative penalty ohs act regulation ar 16520 this regulation is made under section 401i. New south wales occupational health and safety act 2000. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 mine health and safety act 2004 mine health and safety regulation 2007 draft. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001, and other. Employers must comply with the provisions of the regulation. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 nsw legislation.
Occupational health and safety act 2000 nsw occupational health and safety regulations 2001 nsw codes of practice workcover nsw ohs consultation risk assessment ohs induction training for construction amenities for construction work. This regulation commenced on 1 september 2001 and applies to all places of work except where otherwise stated in the regulation. Contractor ohs management extract from grid standard gd hs g2 037 rev 6 300610 attachment 1. While consultation was a requirement of some of the old.
By the ohs act and the occupational health and safety regulation 2001. Investment nsw, the new south wales government, nor any employee or agent of the department, nor any author of or contributor to this document produced by the department shall be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, personal injury or death howsoever caused. Ohs regulation 2001 sets out certain minimum standards for spray painting however no two workplaces are exactly the same. Workcover nsw codes of practice, guides and publications can also be accessed from the workcover nsw website. Regulation 2001 ohs regulation with respect to occupational health, safety and welfare. The numbering of the workers compensation act has changed, effective april 6, 2020. Published in gazette no 129 of 24 august 2001, page 6197 page 1 280 new south wales occupational health and safety regulation 2001 under the occupational health and safety act 2000 her excellency the governor, with the advice of the executive council, has made the following regulation under the occupational health and safety act 2000. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 nsw. Temporary support of masonry walls under construction. The kit provides advice on where to start and how to incorporate safety management into business operations. Harmonising occupational health and safety regulation in australia 37 and major hazards. Repealed version for 7 june 2011 to 31 december 2011 accessed 27 march 2020 at 23. Act 2000 nsw envisages ohs to be an employment relations area that is jointly regulated by employers, employees and trade unions.
How the occupational health and safety regulation is organized. What are the requirements for the appointment of a. Legislation compliance audit tool for metalliferous, opal. This section provides brief information about the 33 parts of the regulation. Clinical and related waste management for health services. Avalanche risk assessment and safety plan exception. This resource provides an update to the 2004 ohs essentials for nurses. An employer must ensure that any danger to persons arising from the collapse of a building during a temporary state of weakness or instability before construction is completed is controlled. We administer acts and regulations relating to work health and safety whs, explosives and the transportation of dangerous goods. Individual course participants can gain access to their personal information that is held by the workcover nsw accredited trainer. Part c design for access, mobility, ohs and security 790.
It sets out key principles, duties and rights about ohs. Occupational health and safety act 2000 ohs act andohs regulation 2001 ohs regulation for a particular area of work. Part c design for access, mobility, ohs and security 790 safety and security precautions safety safety and security issues are of prime importance as their neglect can generate considerable yet avoidable costs to health care facilities if patients, staff or visitors are injured, or property is damaged or stolen. Issuer reference document name legislation nsw government no 40 occupational health and safety act 2000 nsw government 2001 648 occupational health and safety regulation 2001 nsw government no 70 workers compensation act 1987. This industry code of practice provides practical guidance on compliance with the occupational health and safety regulation 2001 in relation to risk assessment. Audit checklist for ohs consultation in nsw mines audit checklist for ohs consultation for nsw mines iga07 december 2005 references to relevant legislative and regulatory provisions do not include regulations under the coal mine health and safety act 2002 and forthcoming regulations. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 ohs regulation. The ohs regulation nsw 2001 replaces 36 existing regulations, some of which dated back to 1912. Health and safety regulation 2001 and the nsw work cover code of practice amenities for construction work. Occupational health and safety policy fire and rescue nsw. Guidance catalogue of support documents for nsw mine health and safety legislation. Occupational health and safety act 2000 ohs act applies to all places of work, as do relevant provisions of the. They are available from the nsw government procurement website curepoint. This regulation is the occupational health and safety regulation 2001.
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