All jurisdictions except western australian and victoria have adopted harmonised work health and safety legislation over the past five years. As also noted in the discussion paper, disputes need to. Act 2011, and councils work health and safety policy and procedures. 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 as at 18 march 2019 act. An act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes. Increases to workplace health and safety penalties for. The work health and safety act 2011 whs act imposes strict obligations upon all employers to ensure the health and safety of their employees at work.
On commencement, the qld whs act will repeal the workplace. Information sheet australian and other standards safe. Worksafe wa, workplace health and safety qld, nt worksafe, safework nsw, comcare. Section 17 management of risks clearly states that the duty imposed on a person to ensure health and safety requires the person a to eliminate risks to health and safety, so far as is reasonably practicable. Safe work australia leads the development of national policy to improve work health and safety and workers compensation arrangements across australia.
Workplace risk management advice, resources and assistance, including. The work health and safety and other legislation amendment bill 2017 has been introduced to significantly amend queensland work health and safety legalisation, including the work health and safety act 2011 qld what you need to do. A code of practice also has effective ways to identify and manage risks. All workers are protected by the whs act, including. This procedure applies to all employees of the department of education the department. Workplace safety and health act chapter 354a part i preliminary. Work health and safety regulation 2011 nsw legislation. Work health and safety act 2011 nsw a refresher a paper. Qld legislation 181 articles the principal whs law in queensland consists of the work health and safety act 2011, supported by the work health and safety regulation 2011. Workplace safety and health act chapter 354a part i. Queensland legislation ohs legislation workplaceohs. Workplace health and safety act 2011 we have attached certain sections of the act to assist in understanding the obligations. Other terms used to describe queensland legislation are acts of parliament and statutes.
Work health and safety act 2011 business queensland. Work health and safety act 2011 federal register of. This guide provides an overview of the queensland work health and. This act may be cited as the workplace safety and health act. Work health and safety act 2011 queensland legislation. Increases to workplace health and safety penalties for queensland. Work health and safety act 2011 sect 19 primary duty of. Meaning of person conducting a business or undertaking 6. Workplace safety and health general provisions regulations 2006 2 36 repair of pressure vessel 37 prevention of fire 38 safety provisions in case of fire part iv special provisions relating to health, safety and welfare 39 toxic dust, fumes or other contaminants 40 permissible exposure levels of toxic substances 41 hazardous substances. All duties under the whs act are qualified by the term. 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 veterinary nursing tafe online.
This guide provides an overview of the queensland work health and safety act 2011 whs act. Understanding the work health and safety act a practical guide. Object division 3 interpretation subdivision 1 definitions 4. Its function is to support efforts to continually improve outcomes for health, safety and wellbeing to prevent harm, promote wellbeing and improve return to work outcomes. Understanding the work health and safety act a practical guide businesses a person conducting a business or undertaking pcbu has an absolute duty to take all reasonably practicable steps to ensure the health and safety of workers and other persons impacted by the business or undertaking. 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 19 primary duty of care. Provisions for the repeal of the workplace health and safety act. 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. Queensland work health and safety act 2011 current as at november 2017. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 18 march 2019. The work health and safety act 2011 whs act provides a framework to protect the health, safety and welfare of all workers.
Guide to the work health and safety act 2011 worksafe qld. Except as otherwise provided in this act but not the regulations, the provisions of this act shall apply to all workplaces. Implementing a work health and safety training development framework procedure effective from. Uptodate knowledge may include acquiring knowledge of standards, including international standards that are relevant to the work of their pcbu. An approved code of practice is a practical guide to achieving the standards of health, safety and welfare required under the whs act and the work health and safety regulations the whs regulations. Codes of practice for work health and safety business. On 22 august 2017, the work health and safety and other legislation amendment bill 2017 qld the bill was introduced into queensland parliament. Information sheet australian and other standards overview this information sheet provides general guidance for duty holders on australian and other standards and how they interact with the model work health and safety whs act and whs regulations.
New queensland workplace health and safety laws spaal. Purpose this hr policy is part of the health, safety and wellbeing management system. However it is not intended to be read in place of the whs act. Displayed here are links to compilations of the principal, the most current at the top of the list. Work health and safety managing the work environment and.
The work health and safety regulation 2011 the whs regulation describes how to prevent or minimise a risk at your workplace. The state of queensland office of queensland parliamentary counsel 20142020 ver. Contents work health and safety regulation 2011 page 2 18 procedures for election of health and safety representatives. 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. Information sheetaustralian and other standards this information sheet provides general guidance for duty holders on australian and other standards and how they interact with the work health and safety whs act and whs. Duties are also placed on officers of a pcbu, workers and other persons at a workplace. Work health and safety act 2011 qld australian business. Workplace safety and health act 2006 act 7 of 2006 workplace safety and health general provisions regulations 2006 in exercise of the powers conferred by section 65 of the workplace safety and health act 2006, the minister for manpower hereby. 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. The fair work act 2009 gives union officials who are permit holders a statutory right of entry to premises for the purposes outlined in part 34 of that act.
Queensland legislation is law enacted by the queensland parliament. The health and safety of staff while at work or undertaking workrelated activities for the. Work health and safety amendment regulation 2014 no 2 page 1 authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. It also protects the health and safety of others who might be affected by the work your business does. Workplace health, safety and wellbeing current procedures. The bill makes a number of key changes to the work health and safety act 2011 qld whs act and related legislation, including. To assist readers, crossreferences to specific sections of the whs act are provided. Guide to the work health and safety act 2011 queensland.
Disputes, if necessary are referred to the queensland civil administration tribunal qcat. 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 and other legislation amendment bill 2017 has been introduced to significantly amend queensland work health and safety legalisation, including the work health and safety act 2011 qld. It is designed to help people understand their health and safety duties and rights in the workplace. Dec 02, 2016 information sheet australian and other standards overview this information sheet provides general guidance for duty holders on australian and other standards and how they interact with the model work health and safety whs act and whs regulations. Work health and safety act 2011 qld workplace entry by work health and safety entry permit holders interpretive guideline this document provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the provisions of the work health and safety act the whs act and work health and safety regulations the. Under the current administrative arrangements order the minister for education is responsible for the following acts as they relate to the department of education and training.
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. 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. Queensland bill proposes amendments to work health and safety. It does not authorise entry for work health and safety purposes, which is provided for under state or territory whs law8. Queensland work health and safety act 2011 current as at 29 october 20 warningsome provisions of this legislation are not in operation.
Implementing a work health and safety training and. Workplace health and safety queensland law handbook online. It also protects the health and safety of all other people who might be affected by the work. Workers s28 act while at work, workers are required to. Failure to do so will result in prosecution with penalties of imprisonment and substantial fines at the disposal of the courts in appropriate cases. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 contents page historical version for 7. In addition to the whs laws, there are also model codes of practice which provide support and guidance on different issues in work health and safety. According to the work health and safety act 2011 qld, the makeup of a work group is an issue that ought to be resolved between the person conducting a business or undertaking and the workers. Understanding the work health and safety act a practical. Queensland bill proposes amendments to work health and. The work health and safety whs act and the work health and safety whs regulations came into effect on 1 january 2012. Workplace health and safety qld brisbane markets limited.
Work health and safety act 2011 qld queensland parliament. The new work health and safety act and regulation 2011 requires that where a person is elected as a health and safety representative, they are entitled to attend a fiveday training course prescribed under regulation, and refresher courses at twelve month intervals. 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. Work health and safety regulation 2011 legislation. Under the work health and safety act 2011 cth whsa, recent decisions indicate courts are now more willing to impose higher range penalties for workplace health and safety whs breaches. Repeals the workplace health and safety act 1995 ensures the electrical safety act 2002 is consistent with the national model whs act. All queensland businesses and their senior officers.
An act relating to the safety, health and welfare of persons at work in workplaces. It is not intended to be read in place of the whs act. Work health and safety regulation 2011 act legislation register. 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. Work health and safety act 2011 sect 19 primary duty of care 19 primary duty of care 1 a person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of a workers engaged, or caused to be engaged by the person. Persons who have been elected into the role of a health and safety representative for their organisation. Federal register of legislation australian government. Safety institute of australia individuals have access to qualified timely advice into public policy and regulation, research and development to advance ohs knowledge and guidance. Overview of the whs act and regulations australian business.