Legislation on this site is usually updated within 3 working days after a change to the legislation. Tax administration act 28 of 2011 south african government. An act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes assented to 29 november 2011 the parliament of australia enacts. Establishment of joint work site health and safety committee. Work health and safety act 2011 current as at 29 october 20 warningsome provisions of this legislation are not in operation. This is a republication of the work health and safety act 2011 including any amendment made. This is the model work health and safety bill prepared by the parliamentary counsels committee and approved by the workplace relations minsters council on 11 december 2009. Following on from that process has been the development of the model regulations and codes of practice. You are directed to information on how your personal information is protected. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 18 march 2019 act. Pn188 version 3 last updated june 2018 a guide for service station operators under the work health and safety act 2011 page 4 of 19 1.
Work health and safety act 2011 sect 274 approved codes of. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 25 march 2020 act. Introduction the work health and safety act 2011 the whs act regulates the safe management of hazardous chemicals including flammable and combustible substances at queensland workplaces. 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. We have information about stand downs from work, flexible work arrangements, workplace health and safety, and pay and leave entitlements. 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. You are directed to a disclaimer and notice governing the information provided. Worksafe act exercises a wide range of regulatory responsibilities in relation to the following legislation and associated regulations. 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 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.
He is the author of sherriffs work health and safety law guide 2011. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. An act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes. Whs undertaking means an undertaking given under section 216 1. Work health and safety act 2011 worksafe queensland. What is reasonably practicable in ensuring health and safety. All workers are protected by the whs act, including. Occupational health and safety act alberta queens printer. 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. I welcome the chance to discuss further anything outlined herein. 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. The model work health and safety whs act has been amended since its publication in 2011.
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. The institutional arrangements for administration of these laws have also changed over time. 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. You have an obligation to ensure the health and safety of all of your employees while they are working. The object of this act is the elimination, at the source. A worker whose interests are affected by the decision or his or her representative appointed for. Codes of practice for work health and safety business. 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. Work health and safety bill 2011 parliament of australia. Work health and safety act 2011 qld australian business.
The state of tasmania the department of premier and cabinet 2020 ver. Each overseas project has its own psychosocial and physical hazards and risks. Contents page contents 4 work health and safety act 2011 effective. Work health and safety act 2011 queensland legislation. A code of practice provides practical guidance for your business on how to achieve health and safety standards required under the work health and safety act 2011 whs act. The work health and safety act 2011 whs act provides a framework to protect the health, safety and welfare of all workers. Apr 27, 2016 authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. A code of practice also has effective ways to identify and manage risks. Workplace health and safety regulations canada business.
Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 contents page historical version for 7. Work health and safety act 2011 part 11 decision maker. As an employer or business owner you have a primary duty of care for your staff and you are responsible for work health and safety in. Worksafe act s role is to enforce the territorys health and safety and workers compensation laws through a mixture of education and compliance activities. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 nsw contents page current version valid from 1. Work health and safety act 2011 schedule 2 schedule 2 the regulator and local tripartite consultation arrangements and other local arrangements part 1 the regulator 1 appointment of regulator 1 the governor in council may appoint a public service officer as the regulator. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 31 january 2020 act. Sample chapter toomas annot whs act 2011 nsw 2e pdf 153699. Work health and safety bill 2011 contents ha gp 140b opc 160 5 division 6right to cease or direct cessation of unsafe work 83 definition of cease work under this division 84 right of worker to cease unsafe work 85 health and safety representative may direct that unsafe work cease 86 worker to notify if ceases work 87 alternative work.
Figure 210 the components of irs work together to create safe and healthy. Work health and safety bill 2011 a bill for an act to provide for the health, safety and welfare of persons at work. 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. The work health and safety act 2011 replaced the occupational health and safety act. 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. Section 3 understanding the history of worksafe act work health and safety laws in the act have evolved from their early introduction in the act in 1989 to the adoption of the national work health and safety model laws in 2011. Amendments to the model whs laws do not automatically apply in a jurisdiction. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 25 march 2020 act 10 of 2011 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary division 1 introduction 1. The current version, dated 9 december 2019, includes all amendments made since 2011. Definitions subdivision 2 other important terms 4a. Object division 3 interpretation subdivision 1 definitions 4. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 calvary health care.
It also protects the health and safety of others who might be affected by the work your business does. 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. It also protects the health and safety of all other people who might be affected by the work. This includes the health and safety of anyone who does work for you as well as your customers, visitors and suppliers. Every effort was made to save his fingers, but on july 19, 2011, tom learned. The bill enacts the nationally agreed model, the work health and safety act, with appropriate jurisdictional modifications. 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. The whs act places the primary health and safety duty on a person conducting a business or undertaking pcbu. Work health and safety act 2011 table of provisions long title part 1preliminary division 1.
Faqs on the introduction of the work health and safety act 2011. 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. Lee shearer deputy secretary, resources regulator coordinator general for the central coast section 216 decision as authorised by section 216 of the work health and safety act 2011 whs act, i, lee. Work health and safety act 2011 federal register of legislation.
Model work health and safety bill safe work australia. Work health and safety act 2011 act legislation register. Occupational safety and health osh, also commonly referred to as health and safety, occupational health and safety ohs, occupational health. The model whs laws were developed in 20092011 following a comprehensive and independent. Toomas annotated work health and safety act 2011 second. Contents work health and safety act 2011 june 7, 2011 9. Work health and safety act 2011 nsw a refresher a paper. The legislative history at the back of the regulations or rules provides detail about the past and future operation of the regulations or rules. This pin requires the duty holder to whom it is issued to remedy a contravention, prevent a likely contravention from occurring, or. Work health and safety act 2011 business queensland. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 25 march 2020. 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.
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