Work, health and safety policy the city of sydney city is committed to the health, safety and welfare of all its workers, those contracted to perform work on behalf of the city, and volunteersvisitors to the citys workplaces. As a duty holder, you are required to understand the changes in the ohs regulations 2017 and how they apply to you. The act was repealed by the work health and safety act 2011 the nsw occupational health and safety act 2000, no 40. What is work health and safety whs benefits of whs in your. Why does the mining industry have both the mhs regulation and the ohs regulation.
Questions and answers from seminar and workshop presentations. The purchaser or new owner is provided with any information, data or certificate provided or kept in accordance with the. New south wales work health and safety regulation 2011 contents page historical version for. The minister brings these matters to the council for its consideration. Section 8, part 2, division 1 8 duties of employers. This document outlines how community services organisations can plan and consult with employees to manage ohs issues. Contract documents basic conditions of employment act act 75 of 1997 national environmental management act 107 of 1998 and all regulations.
The audit program tested the legislative compliance of the main health and safety systems and plans required as part of the mine health and safety act 2004 and associated regulation. Work health and safety regulation 2017 safework nsw. Application of the act to dangerous goods and high risk plant 11. It should be noted that for the purposes of ohs regulation provisions, an employer may. The object of this regulation is to remake, with no significant changes, the work health. The mine safety audit report was released in february 2010. 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. They are available from the nsw government procurement website curepoint. Regulation of ohs in respect of onshore petroleum exploration and production activities. Regulations 299 regulations for part division 8 transitional 2100 transitional part iii occupational health and safety division 1 preliminary matters for part 31 interpretation of part 32 responsibilities of minister re part division 2 administration 33 appointment of director of occupational health and safety 34 appointment of chief. Occupational health and safety act and regulations worksafe. Regulation covers only those additional matters that are particular to mining, such as the risks characteristic of work underground, and also procedures, such as those in relation to check inspectors and competency. Miners arm injured using drill rig incident a miner suffered serious injuries to his left arm when it became entangled in steel rib mesh and a rotating drill steel. Ohs regulation from a mechanical engineering perspective.
Ohs committee members and site check inspectors have completed approved training course. Occupational health and safety regulation worksafebc. It is of utmost importance that the content of the safety file, are communicated, understood and maintained for the duration of the project. The nswfb complements this legislation by issuing nswfb speci. 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 the work. The miners lower left forearm was later amputated while in hospital. Model work health and safety regulations safe work australia. Technical principles for the use of stand alone generators. A partial list of references and associated documents is included in. Model work health and safety regulations 15 january 2019. Lu0801 regulation of ohs for onshore petroleum activities. Page 3 2004 no 783 coal mine health and safety regulation 2006 explanatory note this regulation is made under the coal mine health and safety act 2002 as amended by the mine health and safety act 2004, including section 192 the general regulation making power and the sections mentioned in the regulation. The ohs act seeks to protect the health, safety and welfare of employees and other people at work. Clauses 1, 115, 116, 117, 6, 351, or b nsw dpi with no fee required for plant in accordance with.
The nsw occupational health and safety act 2000, no 40. 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. Occupational health and safety policy page 2 of 5 version. As a duty holder, you are required to understand the changes in the ohs. Faqs on the introduction of the work health and safety act. Additional information on consultation in the workplace can be found in the ohs regulation and the ohs consultation code of practice available through workcover nsw. The occupational health and safety act 2000 is a repealed statute of new south wales nsw. The regulation was repealed by sec 276c of the work health and safety act 2011 no 10 with effect from.
Authorisation 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, and is certified as the form of that legislation that is correct under section 45c of the interpretation act 1987. The only change to competencies will be the intended formation of a single. Audit checklist for coal operation health and safety. Occupational health and safety department of finance. We administer acts and regulations relating to work health and safety whs, explosives and the transportation of dangerous goods. To do this, its important to understand the health and safety requirements that apply to your business type and location. Two independent experts in occupational health and safety are also part of the council. It features checklists and tools to develop health and safety management plans, and explains.
Jun 01, 2018 administrative penalty ohs act regulation ar 16520 this regulation is made under section 401i. Work health and safety management systems and auditing guidelines. Int08 56112 sa0809 workers injured on work platform attached. Nail technicians carry out a variety of procedures, which may involve skin penetration. We then considered how those impacts are linked to nsw s current. The workcover authority of new south wales or workcover nsw was a new south wales government agency established in 1989. Nail treatment manicures and pedicures hygiene standards. This document outlines how community services organisations can plan and consult with employees to. The safety file serves as proof of compliance to safety specifications in accordance with the occupational health and safety act and regulations and protects the employer against any potential liability. The nsw occupational health and safety act 2000, the ohs act, as amended, is the principal legislation for workplace health and safety in nsw, together with the nsw occupational health and safety regulation 2001.
This section of the act is of particular relevance to event management. You must continue to register minespecific plant as before under the ohs act. Construction regulations, 2014 sabs codes referred to by the ohs act. Occupational health and safety act 85 of 1993 ohs act. Did the whs act replace the coal mine health and safety act. Faqs on the introduction of the work health and safety act 2011. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 ohs regulation. 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. The employer and controller of premises have specific duties under the occupational health and safety regulation 2001 in respect of mines. 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.
Jan 15, 2019 model work health and safety regulations pcc 359 15. You will need to consult the whs act to determine the changes. Some sections of the workers compensation act and ohs regulation have associated policies and guidelines. In 2011, safe work australia developed a single set of whs laws to be implemented across australia.
Guide to the occupational health and safety regulations. 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. As a business owner, you have a legal responsibility to manage health and safety in your workplace. The panels recommendations will raise the quality of regulation in nsw, with the ultimate goal of achieving better regulatory outcomes for the community. The agency created regulations to promote productive, healthy and safe. Training to be undertaken by members of ohs committees and. 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.
A convenience manual current to june 3, 2019 with amendments 121 this is an unofficial version of the act excerpts and regulation, published in an updatable looseleaf binder format with tabs and an accompanying keyword index. Occupational health and safety act 2000 ohs act andohs regulation 2001 ohs regulation for a particular area of work. Each state has its own whs laws and a regulator to enforce them. The panel has identified how nsw s current approach to regulating impacts businesses, consumers and the community.
If your work involves risks associated with hazardous manual handling, there are specific duties and obligations you need to comply with under the occupational health and safety act ohs act 2004 and occupational health and safety regulations ohs. Many sections of the regulation have associated guidelines and policies, which are used to help interpret and apply the regulation. The occupational health and safety ohs regulation and the ohs provisions of the workers compensation act contain legal requirements for workplace health and safety that must be met by all workplaces under the inspection jurisdiction of worksafebc. The mine health and safety legislation is subordinate to the ohs legislation. Occupational health and safety policy fire and rescue nsw. Work health and safety regulation 2017 nsw legislation. Technical principles for the use of stand alone generators at nsw mines coal and metals and extractives operations. The ohs act places general duties of care on persons to take reasonable care for the health and safety of employees in the workplace. Smm handbook of whs regulations university of sydney. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 nsw legislation. Printing multiple copies of a statute or regulation for the purpose of distribution without the. It may include some of your obligations under some of the legislation that safework nsw administers. The work platform and lhd arrangement did not comply with the requirements of clause 1423d of the ohs regulation 2001.
Occupational health and safety act 2000 ohs act applies to all places of work, as do relevant provisions of the. Work health and safety act 2011 federal register of legislation. Plant design registration and item registration are the registration of. This form will be kept on file and updated as required. The amendment regulation changes the ohs regulation in the following five major ways. A code of practice is approved by the minister under section 43 of the ohs act. A similar program of safety audits was carried out at coal mining operations in nsw. 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. These items of plant must be registered with nsw dpi. There may be other legislation which is applicable. The employer s main duty under the victorian occupational health and safety act 2004 ohs act is contained in section 21 1. 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 amended in 20 highlights the occupational health and safety ohs regulation amendment comes into effect on october 1, 20. 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. Repealed version for 7 june 2011 to 31 december 2011 accessed 8 april 2020 at. 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. This section requires employers to provide and maintain, so far as reasonably practicable, a working. These regulations are a national model law and are intended to provide the basis for nationally consistent work health and safety laws. Work health and safety regulation 2011 nsw legislation. As skin penetration carries a risk of infection, the premises and procedures where skin penetration is conducted must comply with the public health regulation, 2012. Signpost and summary of key changes in nsw, which identifies key areas of difference between the draft national model work health and safety regulations, and the current nsw occupational health and safety regulation. Guide to the occupational health and safety regulations 2017. The council was established to provide the minister with advice on critical ohs issues to the nsw government. Act outlines your broad responsibilities regulations set out specific requirements for particular hazards and risks, such as noise, machinery, and manual handling codes of practice provide practical information on how you can meet the requirements in the act and regulations.
Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 nsw. Hardcopies of this document are considered uncontrolled please refer to uow website or intranet for latest version. The management of occupational health and safety in the. This guide gives you information about what has changed, how it will affect you, and what you need to do to ensure you are compliant with the updated regulations. 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. Workers compensation laws also require you to have a workers. What the mhs act 2004 and mhs regulation 2007 require in accordance with the mhs act section 88, the operator of a mine must give the chief inspector notice of any notifiable incidents. Since release of the 2000 edition of safety pack there have been changes such as. This section provides brief information about the 33 parts of the regulation. Occupational health and safety regulation amended in 20.
This includes the health and safety of anyone who does work for you as well as your customers, visitors and suppliers. What the mhs act 2004 and mhs regulation 2007 require. Summary of changes key changes in the occupational health and safety ohs regulations 2017 compared with the previous 2007 regulations. Occupational health and safety ohs laws aim to promote and secure the health and safety of persons at work.
Work health and safety regulation 2017 nsw contents chapter 1 preliminary part 1. The work health and safety regulation 2011 replaced the occupational health and safety regulation 2001. This publication may contain information about the regulation and enforcement of work health and safety in nsw. Work health and safety policy nsw department of industry. The ohs regulation covers matters that are common across all industries, such as. 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. Changes in the occupational health and safety regulations 2017 compared with the previous 2007 regulations. For more information on the ohs act, regulation and codes of practice visit the nsw. Identify and document the title and date of the whs ohs act and regulation for the state in which you are located.
Pdf version printerfriendly ideal for printing entire document occupational health and safety regulation 29697 published by quickscribe services ltd. Aguidetooccupational healthandsafety transportindustry. New south wales legislation ohs legislation workplaceohs. The current version of the model work health and safety whs regulations, dated 9 december 2019, includes all amendments made since 2011. How to manage occupational health and safety ohs in community services organisations. Cho00054 commissioners orders 201222 occupational health and safety risk assessment policy 1 introduction chapter 2 of the occupational health and safety regulation 2001 imposes an obligation on fire and. However, worksafebc does not warrant the accuracy or the completeness of the online act or regulation, and neither worksafebc nor its board of directors, employees or agents shall be liable to any person for any loss or damage of any nature, whether arising out of negligence or otherwise, arising from the use of the online versions. New south wales workcover nsw has issued a publication titled draft model work health and safety regulations. Legislation compliance audit tool for metalliferous, opal. For any ohs system to be effective it must have the total commitment of all levels within the relevant organisation. The ohs system of the contractor was not properly applied the ohs system of the principal did not control the risk no physical barriers were used and the nogo area was poorly defined there is a need for guidance material on how to establish safe systems of work for towing or pulling.
An industry code of practice may be approved by the minister administering the ohs act, having regard to any recommendation by workcover. Ohs act provides the rules and legislation to be abided by all workplaces, to ensure. Continue to refer to the former ohs act for the provisions. The nswfb complements this legislation by issuing nswfb specific policies, procedures and programs. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 mine health and safety act 2004 mine health and safety regulation 2007 draft explosives act 2003 explosives regulation 2005.
Alberta regulation 622003 occupational health and safety act occupational health and safety regulation table of contents 1 definitions 1. Ready reference guide to provisions for hazards and matters covered by health and safety legislation in relation to mining work at a coal workplace hazard, risk or requirement ohs regulation usually employer or selfemployed duty. A summary of the nsw whs regulation is available and outlined in plain english. 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. The work health and safety regulation 2017 came into effect on 1 september 2017 it is essentially the same as the 2011 regulation, except for minor changes, including formatting and corrections to typos. Mr norman jennings was appointed chairman of the council in 2006.