The pcbu must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers at the workplace. The whs act also provides protection for the general public so that their health and safety is not placed at risk by. Stuartholme is also committed to reporting notifiable incidents to 34t workplace health and safety queensland 34t in accordance with the work health and safety act 2011 and the work health and safety regulation 2011. The current version, dated 21 march 2016, incorporates all those amendments. The whs act places the primary health and safety duty on a person conducting a business or undertaking pcbu. The ohs act seeks to protect the health, safety and welfare of employees and other people at work. To keep workers safe and limit the spread of covid19, every employer should do the following at their workplace. Work health and safety act 2011 act legislation register. Warningsome provisions of this legislation are not in operation. The handbook complements a range of existing resources available to businesses and work health and safety professionals including the guide for safe design of plant. A new era for workplace safety in qld will commence july 1 st, 2018.
Work health and safety act 2011 business queensland. Except as otherwise provided in this act but not the regulations, the provisions of this act shall apply to all workplaces. Queensland work health and safety act 2011 qld work health and safety regulation 2011 qld work health and safety codes of practice notice 2011 qld south australia work health and safety act 2012 sa work health and safety regulations 2012 sa tasmania work health and safety act 2012 tas work health and safety regulations 2012 tas. The occupational health and safety act 2004 ohs act is the main workplace health and safety law in victoria.
Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. Workplace safety and health act singapore statutes online. Government, along with other states and territories, to harmonise work health and safety legislation formerly. Consultation with workers who are represented by a health and safety representative, must. An act to provide for the health, safety and welfare of persons at work. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 nsw legislation. Legislation, standards and guidelines business queensland. This guide explains provides an overview of the legislation, standards and guidelines that relate to health and safety requirements for mining and quarrying operations in queensland. The work health and safety act 2011 qld the qld whs act was assented to on 6 june 2011 and is expected to commence on 1 january 2012 although some miscellaneous amendments to other laws commenced on the date of assent. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 25 march 2020. Work health and safety regulation 2017 under the work health and safety act 2011 published lw 11 august 2017 2017 no 404 his excellency the governor, with the advice of the executive council, has made the following regulation under the work health and safety act 2011. In 20 the independent taskforce on workplace health and safety reported that new zealands work health and safety system was failing. What every qld business needs to know about the new july.
The purpose of laws and legislative instruments in workplace health and safety in queensland is to enable protection of health, safety and welfare of all workers. Definitions of terms used within workplace health and safety queensland whsq. If a regulation exists for specific risks at your workplace, you must do what the work health and safety regulation 2011 qld says to prevent or minimise the impact of the risk. Guide to the work health and safety act 2011 queensland pdf, 388. Tasmanian legislation tasmanias consolidated legislation online. Comcare administers the commonwealth work health and safety act 2011 and work health and safety regulations 2011 and is the national regulator for work. 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. For the model whs act, including any amendments, to have effect in a jurisdiction, it must be passed by the parliament of a jurisdiction and. The work health and safety act 2011 qld sets out the laws regarding health and safety requirements for workplaces and work activities in queensland. Queensland s health australian work health and safety strategy 20122022, safework australia health care and social assistance strategy 20182022, worksafe queensland various changes to health, safety and workers compensation legislation. This guide provides an overview of the queensland work health and safety act 2011 whs act.
The legislative history at the back of the act provides detail about the past and future operation of the act. Work health and safety legislation underpins a quality learning environment. As a part of the departments commitment to supporting your health, safety and wellbeing, a page has been designed to provide information relating to upcoming health and safety events. Local versions of this guide may also be available at each work health and safety regulators website. Queensland state government departments have retained trained safety advisors under the policy engaging trained safety advisors to meet due diligence requirements in government pdf, 68kb. The health and safety at work act 2015 is new zealands workplace health and safety law. The work health and safety act 2011 qld which provides a framework for managing health and safety risks in queensland workplaces. Guide to the work health and safety act 2011 queensland. Work health and safety regulation 2011 queensland government. Work health and safety act 2011 including any amendment made under the. If unwell, workers should contact their primary health care provider, who can liaise with the local public health authority to determine when it is safe for them to return to work.
Work health and safety regulation 2017 nsw legislation. Contents work health and safety and other legislation amendment bill 2017 v16 page 3 authorised by the parliamentary counsel 31 amendment of s 89 request to regulator to appoint inspector to assist. Health safety and wellbeing policy queensland health. Work health and safety regulation 2011, made under the. The work health and safety act 2011 qld has reinstated the provision to appoint a workplace health and safety officer whso. Model work health and safety act safe work australia. Most workers in australia are protected by nationally uniform work health and safety laws. Matt kean, mp minister for innovation and better regulation explanatory note. Work health and safety act 2011 queensland description 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.
Staff must be advised of infectious disease hazards, risks and how to implement controls including recommended vaccinations for those who work with children. Notifiable incidents include the death, serious injury or illness of a person or a. This act is administered by the ministry of business, innovation, and employment. The work health and safety act 2011 qld places a duty to ensure health and safety, so far as is reasonably practicable. This includes the health and safety of anyone who does work for you as well as your customers, visitors and suppliers. Work health and safety act 2011 federal register of. Health and safety at work act 2015 no 70 as at 01 october. Duties are also placed on officers of a pcbu, workers and other persons at a workplace. Work health and safety act 2011 early childhood education and.
Work health and safety regulation 2011 page 8 division 5 suspension and cancellation of licence. It is designed to help people understand their health and safety duties and rights in the workplace. Work health and safety act 2011 queensland legislation. 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. The state of queensland office of queensland parliamentary counsel 20142020 ver.
Occupational health and safety act and regulations worksafe. An act relating to the safety, health and welfare of persons at work in workplaces. You are directed to information on how your personal information is protected. It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 2 january 2020.
Health and safety events are a great opportunity to promote the importance of health and safety in your workplace, involve people in. Understanding the work health and safety act a practical. Identify, assess and control hazards safe work australia. This handbook contains information about the ten principles and how they can be successfully applied to any workplace, business or industry. Work health and safety act 2011 qld i key points 1. Offences are offences of strict liability part 2 health and safety duties division 1. Conference paper pdf available september 2003 with 1,124 reads. It sets out key principles, duties and rights about ohs. An act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes assented to 29 november 2011the parliament of australia enacts. Information sheet 6 work health and safety act 2011. Pdf versions of this legislation produced from 23 september 20 are authorised by the queensland parliamentary counsel. 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 qld approved providers, service supervisors and management, and educators of early childhood education and care ecec services have a responsibility to ensure that they. However it is not intended to be read in place of the whs act. Queensland work health and safety regulation 2011 contents page chapter 1 preliminary part 1. Others other persons as referenced in the work health and safety act 2011.
The evolving scope of workplace health and safety legislation in queensland. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 contents page historical version for 7. Jobs and small business part of the jobs and innovation portfolio. Work health and safety act 2011 federal register of legislation. 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 workplace. The work health and safety act 2011 whs act provides a framework to protect the health, safety and welfare of all workers. To assist readers, crossreferences to specific sections of the whs act are provided. It also protects the health and safety of others who might be affected by the work your business does.
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. Amendments to the model whs laws do not automatically apply in a jurisdiction. Understanding the work health and safety act a practical guide. Work health and safety and other legislation amendment. It is designed to help people generally understand their health and safety duties and rights at work. Guide to the work health and safety act 2011 queensland pdf. You are directed to a disclaimer and notice governing the. Acts and regulations passed by the queensland parliament in relation to workplace health and safety. Infectious diseases are a known hazard in the workplace. Pdf the evolving scope of workplace health and safety legislation.
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