Object division 3 interpretation subdivision 1 definitions 4. Currency as amended to statute law miscellaneous provisions act 2019 no 1. 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. Model work health and safety act safe work australia. 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 laws in queensland business queensland. Work health and safety act 2011 qld australian business. An act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes assented to 29 november 2011the parliament of australia enacts. The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled. All queensland businesses and their senior officers. This pin requires the duty holder to whom it is issued to remedy a contravention, prevent a. Whs029guide to work health and safety incident notification isbn. Legislation on this site is usually updated within 3 working days after a change to the legislation. 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.
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. 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. To assist readers, crossreferences to specific sections of the whs act are provided. It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 10 june 2014. An approved code of practice applies to anyone who has a duty of care in the circumstances described in the code. Meaning of person conducting a business or undertaking 6. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 18 march 2019. Work health and safety act 2011 business queensland. An act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes assented to 29 november 2011 the parliament of australia enacts. 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.
This guide provides an overview of the work health and safety act whs act. 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. Work health and safety act 2011 discussion paper november 2016. Oct 29, 20 work health and safety act 2011 current as at 29 october 20 warningsome provisions of this legislation are not in operation. Planningworkplace governance model workplace health. Amendments to the model whs laws do not automatically apply in a jurisdiction. Contents work health and safety regulation 2011 page 2 18 procedures for election of health and safety representatives. Workplace safety and health regulation requirements hazardous product use and storage 35. Worksafe wa, workplace health and safety qld, nt worksafe, safework nsw, comcare and worksafe. Duties of other persons at the workplace division 5offences and penalties 30. The work health and safety act 2011 provides a balanced and nationally. This is a republication of the work health and safety act 2011 including any amendment made under the.
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. Work health and safety regulations 2011 1 select legislative instrument 2011 no. 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 act 2011 no 10 nsw contents page current version valid from 1. 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 18 march 2019 act 18 of 2011 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary division 1 introduction 1. 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. 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. All workers are protected by the whs act, including.
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. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 contents page 6 meaning of supply 7 7 meaning of worker 8 8 meaning of workplace 9 9 examples and notes 9 division 4 application of act 10 act binds the crown 9 11 extraterritorial application 9 12 scope 9 12a offences are offences of strict liability 9 part 2 health and safety duties. A2015, s 2 and cn201112 work health and safety amendment regulation 2012 no 1. This guide provides an overview of the queensland work health and safety act 2011 whs act.
It is your duty as an employer to provide your employees with a safe and healthy work environment. The guide was amended and republished to reflect amendments to the model whs laws, dated 21. This act commences on the day fixed by the administrator by gazette notice. It also protects the health and safety of all other people who might be affected by the work. Greg pearce, mlc minister for finance and services explanatory note.
Act 2011, and councils work health and safety policy and procedures. The bill enacts the nationally agreed model, the work health and safety act, with appropriate jurisdictional modifications. Guide to the work health and safety act 2011 queensland. 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 act legislation register. Guide to work health and saftey incident notification. The whs act provides for codes of practice which are approved under s 274. Work health and safety act 2011 federal register of legislation.
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 nsw a refresher a paper. Provisions for the repeal of the workplace health and safety act. 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. Current version for 25 march 2020 to date accessed 9 may 2020. This is a republication of the work health and safety act 2011 including any amendment made under the legislation act 2001, part 11. This document is not intended to replace the model whs act. The health and safety of staff while at work or undertaking workrelated activities for the.
This act may be cited as the workplace safety and health act. It is designed as a general guide to help people understand their health and safety duties and rights at work. Work health and safety act 2011 federal register of. Workplace health and safety act 2011 we have attached certain sections of the act to assist in understanding the obligations. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 contents page historical version for 7. The workplace safety and health act 2006 is an act issued by the republic of singapore. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 calvary health care. 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. Work health and safety act 2011 judicial commission of. However it is not intended to be read in place of the whs act. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 18 march 2019 act.
Work health and safety act 2011 current as at 29 october 20 warningsome provisions of this legislation are not in operation. The codes of practice are admissible in court as evidence. 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. The occupational safety and health osh framework aims to cultivate good safety habits in all individuals, so as to create a strong safety. This guide provides an overview of the model work health and safety whs act. 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. It addresses requirements for safety and health in workplaces, and replaced the factories act as of 1 march 2006. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 nsw legislation. Jobs and small business part of the jobs and innovation portfolio. 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. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 current version for 28 november 2011 to date accessed 28 december 2011 at 11. The current version, dated 21 march 2016, incorporates all those amendments. Queensland bill proposes amendments to work health and. Guide to the model work health and safety act safe work.
It is designed to help people understand their health and safety duties and rights in the workplace. Workplace safety and health act singapore statutes online. An act relating to the safety, health and welfare of persons at work in workplaces. 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 the whs regulators are committed to creating and strengthening stakeholder relationships and have provided a number of highlighted questions throughout the discussion paper. Work health and safety act 2011 worksafe queensland. Work health and safety laws in queensland business. Except as otherwise provided in this act but not the regulations, the provisions of this act shall apply to all workplaces. 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. Criminal proceedings the legislation sets out a range of duties in divs 2, 3 and 4 of pt 2 ss 1929 known as health and safety duties. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at.
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