Digital health and safety handbook workplace policies and. Staff must be advised of infectious disease hazards, risks and how to implement controls including recommended vaccinations for those who work with children. Whs entry permit holder must also hold permit under other law. Legislation, standards and guidelines business queensland. The work health and safety act 2011 qld places a duty to ensure health and safety, so far as is reasonably practicable. 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. To provide for the health and safety of persons at work and for the health and safety of persons in connection with the use of plant and machinery. 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.
Notifiable incidents include the death, serious injury or illness of a person or a. The department is committed to minimising the risk of exposure of staff, students and others to infectious disease agents. Occupational health and safety act and regulations worksafe. Workplace health and safety about workplace health and. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 nsw legislation. Amendments to the model whs laws do not automatically apply in a jurisdiction. The occupational health and safety act 2004 ohs act is the main workplace health and safety law in victoria. Health and safety at work act 2015 no 70 as at 01 october. Queensland health is committed to providing a safe, secure and supportiveworkplace. 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. Workplace health and safety about workplace health and safety. Promoting environments conducive to wellbeing and productivity is the official publication of the american association of occupational health nursing, inc. Digital health and safety handbook workplace policies.
Consultation with workers who are represented by a health and safety representative, must. In some circumstances, compliance with this guidance note may not be sufficient to ensure compliance with the. Workplace health and safety queensland office of industrial. What every qld business needs to know about the new july 1st. Safety link manual tasks workplace health and safety queensland mh lifting and carrying loads page 2 of 3 june 2000 2 the workplace health and safety act 1995 requires employers to ensure the health and safety of every person workers and others at a workplace is not affected by their business. However it is not intended to be read in place of the whs act. Queensland work health and safety act 2011 current as at 30 june 2017 reprint note this reprint commenced 30 june 2017 at the end of the day. Work health and safety act 2011 as at 25 march 2020. This guide provides an overview of the queensland work health and safety act 2011 whs act. Workplace health and safety regulation 2008 subordinate legislation 2008 no. Other laws may impact on safety and health for specific activities, including the explosives act 1999 and the radiation safety act 1999. Workers as per the work health and safety act 2011 s 7. 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.
It sets out key principles, duties and rights about ohs. Managing health and safety risks pdf, 290kb health and safety risk assessment template docx, 349kb legislation and other links. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 status information currency of version historical version for 7 june 2011 to 27 november 2011 generated 6 december 2011 at. A code of practice also has effective ways to identify and manage risks. Employees must report all hazards and incidents to their supervisors as soon as practically possible to ensure their own health and safety and the health and safety of others in our workplace, including contractors and third parties. Pdf the evolving scope of workplace health and safety legislation.
Employers, employees and other persons in a workplace have specific obligations under the work health and safety act 2011. To understand your obligations and safety requirements you must be familiar with the. Lifting and carrying loads manual tasks safety link. Work health and safety act 2011 queensland legislation. An act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes. The nsw occupational health and safety act 2000, no 40. The qas hr portal workplace health and safety tab provides employees with access to a variety of workplace health and safety material, including policies. Amendments will also be made to the electrical safety act 2002 qld to ensure consistency with the new legislation.
Jun 27, 2018 a new era for workplace safety in qld will commence july 1 st, 2018. This act is administered by the ministry of business, innovation, and employment. Work health and safety act 2011 business queensland. This guide provides an overview of the queensland work health and. An act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes assented to 29 november 2011the parliament of australia enacts. Conference paper pdf available september 2003 with 1,124 reads. The ohs act states that, so far as is reasonably practicable, employees should receive the highest level of protection against risks to their health and safety. On commencement, the qld whs act will repeal the workplace health and safety act 1995 qld and, because the new act will regulate dangerous goods and major hazard facilities, the dangerous goods safety management act 2001 qld. A key objective of the work health and safety act 2011 qld is the establishment of effective workplace consultative arrangements including health and safety committees and effective communication all schools and other departmental workplaces are required to establish a forum for health, safety and wellbeing hsw issues. Workplace health and safety queensland whsq are responsible for improving work health and safety in queensland and helping reduce the risk of workers being killed or injured on the job. This office enforces work health and safety laws, investigates workplace fatalities, serious injuries, prosecutes breaches of legislation and educates employees and employers on their legal obligations. The employer shall design the workplace safety and health program in consultation with a the committee for the workplace. Work health and safety act 2011 qld how to manage work health and safety risks.
The ohs act seeks to protect the health, safety and welfare of. Model work health and safety act safe work australia. This includes the right to work in an environment free from any form of harassment, sexual harassment or discrimination. A guidance note is neither a guideline as defined in the mining and quarrying safety and health act 1999, the act nor a recognised standard as defined in the coal mining safety and health act 1999. Government, along with other states and territories, to harmonise work health and safety legislation formerly. Work health and safety legislation underpins a quality learning environment. Others other persons as referenced in the work health and safety act 2011. Our vision is to build a positive culture of safety within qas to help reduce the number and severity of workplace health and safety incidents. The national quality framework establishes the standards and learning. Offences are offences of strict liability part 2 health and safety duties division 1. The occupational health and safety act 2004 ohs act provides a broad framework for improving standards of workplace health and safety to reduce workrelated injury and illness. Work health and safety regulation 2017 nsw legislation.
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. However, workplace bullying may amount to an offence under the criminal code of queensland where it involves a threatened or actual assault. Infectious diseases are a known hazard in the workplace. Except as otherwise provided in this act but not the regulations, the provisions of this act shall apply to all workplaces.
Most workers in australia are protected by nationally uniform work health and safety laws. All duties under the whs act are qualified by the term. Workplace health and safety aboriginal and torres strait. Legislation in this booklet, the term legislation refers to the work health and safety occupational health and safety act, and regulations in your state or territory. Any person who is not a worker whose health and safety may be impacted or whose acts or omissions could adversely affect the health and safety of other persons. Work health and safety act 2011 no 10 contents page historical version for 7. A new era for workplace safety in qld will commence july 1 st, 2018. The annual compliance plan for queenslands mineral and energy resources pdf, 187kb details engagement and. Understanding the work health and safety act a practical guide. In some circumstances, compliance with this guidance note. Codes of practice for work health and safety business.
The evolving scope of workplace health and safety legislation in queensland. Part 7 workplace entry by whs entry permit holders. The department of education the department has a general duty under the work health and safety act 2011 qld to prevent injury and illness in the workplace. Guide to the work health and safety act 2011 queensland. What every qld business needs to know about the new july. The occupational health and safety act 2004 and related regulations aim to keep victorian workplaces safe. Queensland work health and safety regulation 2011 contents page chapter 1 preliminary part 1. The act identifies how duty of care and responsibilities for work health and safety whs must be met. This office enforces work health and safety laws, investigates workplace fatalities, serious injuries, prosecutes breaches of legislation and educates. What is reasonably practicable in ensuring health and safety.
You are directed to a disclaimer and notice governing the information provided. Tools for compliance in addition to the whs act, there is a work health. Guide to the work health and safety act 2011 queensland pdf. 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 federal register of legislation. Workplace health and safety qld brisbane markets limited. All workers are protected by the whs act, including. Ipswich city council is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and to eliminating conditions and incidents that could result in personal injury or ill health. The state of queensland office of queensland parliamentary counsel 20142020 ver. Op034 workplace harassment, bullying and violence policy.
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. Food act and food standards code queensland health. This act may be cited as the workplace safety and health act. 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 federal register of.
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. 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. Under common law, employers who do not take suitable. It is designed to help people understand their health and safety duties and rights in the workplace. Workplace health and safety policy shire of diamantina. The current version, dated 21 march 2016, incorporates all those amendments. Matt kean, mp minister for innovation and better regulation explanatory note. Workplace health and safety report work health and safety incidents. Work health and safety regulation 2011 queensland government. Work health and safety act 2011 early childhood education and. Workplace health and safety act 1995 workplace health and safety regulation 1997 reprinted as in force on 1 september 2006 reprint no.
Be healthy, be safe, be well framework for government. Work health and safety is primarily concerned with the work place and the people who. The whs act also provides protection for the general public so that their health and safety is not placed at risk by. It also protects the health and safety of all other people who might be affected by the work.
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. To assist readers, crossreferences to specific sections of the whs act are provided. In addition, the act operates simultaneously with, but does not limit the. Information sheet 6 work health and safety act 2011. Work health and safety act 2011 qld i key points 1. Workplace safety and health act singapore statutes online. Tasmanian legislation tasmanias consolidated legislation online. Work health and safety regulation 2011 page 8 division 5 suspension and cancellation of licence. Duties are also placed on officers of a pcbu, workers and other persons at a workplace. Oct 28, 2019 the occupational health and safety act 2004 and related regulations aim to keep victorian workplaces safe. 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. You are directed to information on how your personal information is protected.
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. You cannot have a high quality early childhood service if your work health and safety practices jeopardise the safety, health and wellbeing of staff, children, families and service visitors. 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. Jul 12, 2019 workplace health, safety and wellbeing procedures. The act was repealed by the work health and safety act 2011. The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws. National work health and safety act 2011, which imposes obligations on people at workplaces to ensure workplace health and safety. The be healthy, be safe, be well framework the framework pdf, 5. The state of tasmania the department of premier and cabinet 2020 ver. Expand part 7workplace entry by whs entry permit holders, part 7workplace. An act relating to the safety, health and welfare of persons at work in workplaces. Coal mining safety and health act 1999 and the coal mining safety and health regulation 2017. If an injury, illness or dangerous incident happens at your work, you may be legally required to tell workplace health and safety queensland whsq. Information sheet about the work health and safety act 2001 qld and what it means for ecec services.
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