Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 contents page 10 chapter 3 workplace consultation 21 definitions 46 22 setting up consultation arrangements section 15 f of the act 46 23 workgroups represented by ohs committees or ohs representatives 48 24 minimum requirements for ohs committees 49 25 minimum requirements for election of ohs. Harmonising occupational health and safety regulation in australia 37 and major hazards. This regulation is the occupational health and safety regulation 2001. The nsw occupational health and safety regulation 2001 ohs regulation 2001 places obligations on employers to identify all foreseeable hazards in the workplace, assess the risks that these hazards pose to health and safety and to. Temporary support of masonry walls under construction. New south wales occupational health and safety act 2000. Work health and safety management systems and auditing guidelines may 2014 work health and safety management systems and auditing guidelines these guidelines are a key element of the procurement policy framework of the nsw government. Regulation of ohs in respect of onshore petroleum exploration and production activities. The nsw occupational health and safety act 2000 and the occupational health and safety regulation 2001 have requirements that apply to all workplaces. Occupational health and safety act and regulations. While consultation was a requirement of some of the old. Avalanche risk assessment and safety plan exception. The use andor possession of illicit drugs or alcohol on site is strictly prohibited. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 mine health and safety act 2004 mine health and safety regulation 2007 draft.
The nswfb complements this legislation by issuing nswfb specific policies, procedures and programs. Act 2000 nsw envisages ohs to be an employment relations area that is jointly regulated by employers, employees and trade unions. What are the requirements for the appointment of a. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 ohs regulation part 9. We administer acts and regulations relating to work health and safety whs, explosives and the transportation of dangerous goods. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001, and other. The one difference is that workers, like employers and other parties, can now be charged under the new offence of reckless endangerment. Questions and answers from seminar and workshop presentations. The employers general obligation under section 8 of the ohs act includes ensuring the health, safety and welfare at work of all. Employers must comply with the provisions of the regulation. Workcover nsw codes of practice, guides and publications can also be accessed from the workcover nsw website. There is no need for the general duty under the nsw ohs act to specify information, instruction and training for managers and supervisors. Ohs regulation from a mechanical engineering perspective.
Ohs regulation 2001 sets out specific first aid requirements for certain types of workplaces. Repealed version for 7 june 2011 to 31 december 2011 accessed 27 march 2020 at 23. The occupational health and safety act 2000 is a repealed statute of new south wales nsw. An industry code of practice is approved by the minister administering the ohs act. Int07 54255 catalogue of support documents for nsw mine. 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. Ohs act provides the rules and legislation to be abided by all workplaces, to ensure. Jun 01, 2018 administrative penalty ohs act regulation ar 16520 this regulation is made under section 401i.
Nsw legislation 362 articles the principal whs law in new south wales consists of the work health and safety act 2011, supported by the work health and safety regulation 2011. Part c design for access, mobility, ohs and security 790 safety and security precautions safety safety and security issues are of prime importance as their neglect can generate considerable yet avoidable costs to health care facilities if patients, staff or visitors are injured, or property is damaged or stolen. Training to be undertaken by members of ohs committees and. Occupational health and safety ohs regulation 2001 ohseoi. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 ohs regulation. This regulation commences on the commencement of the act. The requirements of the occupational health and safety regulation are adopted under the authority of the workers compensation act as amended from time to time. An employer must ensure that any danger to persons arising from the collapse of a building during a temporary state of weakness or instability before construction is completed is controlled. Work health and safety management systems and auditing guidelines. The kit provides advice on where to start and how to incorporate safety management into business operations. Marking and labellingmanufacturer and first supplier 570. Many sections of the regulation have associated guidelines and policies, which are used to help interpret and apply the regulation.
Work health and safety standing orders 140 version 20. Ohs regulation 2001 sets out certain minimum standards for spray painting however no two workplaces are exactly the same. The occupational health and safety act 2004 ohs act is the main workplace health and safety law in victoria. Coal mine health and safety act 2002 coal mine health and safety regulation 2006 occupational health and safety regulation 2001 occupational health and safety act 2000.
The exposure standards for atmospheric contaminants specified in the ohs regulation will apply across the whole mining industry. Contractor ohs management extract from grid standard gd hs g2 037 rev 6 300610 attachment 1. The nsw occupational health and safety act 2000 and occupational health and safety regulation 2001 establish occupational health and safety ohs requirements for all workplaces throughout nsw. It should be followed unless an alternative course of action has been applied to achieve the same or a better standard of health, safety and welfare in the workplace. Compliance with occupational health and safety regulations 568. Labour guide south africa offers a wealth of labour law and health and safety information and documentation to attorneys, companies and individuals. Occupational health and safety act 2000 occupational health and safety regulation 2001. Pdf version printerfriendly ideal for printing entire document occupational health and safety regulation 29697 published by quickscribe services ltd. New south wales legislation ohs legislation workplaceohs.
Pdf the ohs regulatory challenges posed by agency workers. Your program to manage spray painting at work will depend upon your industry and the specific activities your operations require. To date, only one regulation has been made under the act, the occupational health and safety regulation 2001. The ohs act seeks to protect the health, safety and welfare of employees and other people at work. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 nsw legislation. An acceptable standard of staff discipline is to be maintained at all times. Investment nsw, the new south wales government, nor any employee or agent of the department, nor any author of or contributor to this document produced by the department shall be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, personal injury or death howsoever caused. Individual course participants can gain access to their personal information that is held by the workcover nsw accredited trainer. It sets out key principles, duties and rights about ohs. Unsw will comply with the nsw ohs act 2000, the ohs regulation 2001, other.
The ohs regulation nsw 2001 replaces 36 existing regulations, some of which dated back to 1912. The legislation requires employers to adopt a risk. The nsw occupational health and safety act 2000, no 40. Technical principles for the use of stand alone generators at nsw mines coal and metals and extractives operations. This industry code of practice provides practical guidance on compliance with the occupational health and safety regulation 2001 in relation to risk assessment. Ohs act provides the rules and legislation to be abided by all workplaces.
However every workplace has a legal responsibility for ensuring. The australian standards covering occupational health and safety management systems provide general guidance on the development of such systems and should also be used in developing the final health management plan. However, compliance with ohs law, including the whs act, may not be adequate, as it requires ohs to be the key workplace policy, which demands accountability. Health and safety act 2000 nsw ohs act 2000 and the occupational health and safety regulation 2001 nsw ohs regulation 2001. Clinical and related waste management for health services. By the ohs act and the occupational health and safety regulation 2001. New south wales occupational health and safety regulation 2001 under the occupational health and safety act 2000 this version of the legislation is compiled and maintained in a database of legislation by the parliamentary counsels office and published on the nsw legislation website. The work platform and lhd arrangement did not comply with the requirements of clause 1423d of the ohs regulation 2001.
To determine the action you should take, you must follow three basic steps. Printing multiple copies of a statute or regulation for the purpose of distribution without the. This regulation commenced on 1 september 2001 and applies to all places of work except where otherwise stated in the regulation. Occupational health and safety ohs regulation 2001 abn 77 682 742 966 ohs eoi1 september 2009 1 evidence of identity workcover ohs consultation course all items in shaded boxes must be completed. Health and safety regulation 2001 and the nsw work cover code of practice amenities for construction work. Occupational health and safety requirements clause 234 of the ohs regulation 2001 states. A guide to safety in the wood products manufacturing industry 3 risk control risk controls are shown in this guide. Safety regulation 2001 ohs regulation except clause 319 2 continues to apply as if it had not been repealed in respect of demolition work and restricted demolition work. The act was repealed by the work health and safety act 2011 the nsw occupational health and safety act 2000, no 40. Occupational health and safety act 2000 ohs act applies to all places of work, as do relevant provisions of the. This handbook is intended for readers who have some sort of occupational health and safety management system ohsms in place already but who wish to develop and improve it so they can claim conformance with as 48012000, occupational. How the occupational health and safety regulation is organized.
This section provides brief information about the 33 parts of the regulation. Work health and safety essentials for nurses and midwives. Occupational health and safety act 2000 ohs act andohs regulation 2001 ohs regulation for a particular area of work. Any variation of the testing timeframes that are recommended in asnzs 3760 must be supported by documentation that is retained by the employer in accordance with the record keeping provisions of clause 65 of the ohs regulation 2001. The act was repealed by the work health and safety act 2011. As well as having strict requirements under acts and regulations, the legal framework has developed in a way that recognises the need for some flexibility for industry to. Nsw legislation apprenticeship and traineeship act 2001. Occupational health and safety policy fire and rescue nsw. Occupational health and safety regulation worksafebc. The duties employees workers have under the 2004 act are basically the same as under the earlier 1985 act.
Occupational health and safety act 2000 nsw occupational health and safety regulations 2001 nsw codes of practice workcover nsw ohs consultation risk assessment ohs induction training for construction amenities for construction work. Contractor management audit checklist nsw resources and. Amendment to the heading to division 2 of part 3 571. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 notes made under the occupational health and safety act 2000 as at 1 january 2012 reg 648 of 2001 note to chapter 2 this chapter imposes obligations on an employer to identify foreseeable hazards that may arise from the conduct of the employers undertaking, to assess the risks of those hazards and to. The old regulations were, in many cases, outdated and no longer relevant. Published in gazette no 129 of 24 august 2001, page 6197 page 1 280 new south wales occupational health and safety regulation 2001 under the occupational health and safety act 2000 her excellency the governor, with the advice of the executive council, has made the following regulation under the occupational health and safety act 2000. On 1 november 2004, provisions of the occupational health and safety regulation 2001 that relate to the use of hazardous substances will apply to all nsw mines. They are available from the nsw government procurement website curepoint. The revisions to the act also resulted in related changes to the occupational health and safety regulation, the ohs policies, and the ohs guidelines. Gpo box 5420, sydney, nsw 2001, australia this is a free 5 page sample. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 a mechanical engineering perspective. Regulation 2001 ohs regulation with respect to occupational health, safety and welfare. Lu0801 regulation of ohs for onshore petroleum activities. Guidance catalogue of support documents for nsw mine health and safety legislation.
Advice and information workcover inspectors workcover inspectors are available to assist employees and employers where they are unable to satisfactorily resolve a dispute on occupational health and safety issues or where a person believes that an unsafe work situation exists and makes a request for assistance. The numbering of the workers compensation act has changed, effective april 6, 2020. Occupational health and safety regulation 2001 nsw. Legislation compliance audit tool for metalliferous, opal. Int08 56112 sa0809 workers injured on work platform attached.
This includes the health and safety of anyone who does work for you as well as your customers, visitors and suppliers. The whs regulation 2011 continues the approach adopted in nsw in 2001 of. Issuer reference document name legislation nsw government no 40 occupational health and safety act 2000 nsw government 2001 648 occupational health and safety regulation 2001 nsw government no 70 workers compensation act 1987. Part c design for access, mobility, ohs and security 790. A guide to safety in the wood products manufacturing industry.
Uniformity of the ohs statutes was a lesser focus, with limited initiatives aimed at facilitating the. Page 1 occupational health and safety regulation 2001 explanatory note occupational health and safety regulation 2001 under the occupational health and safety act 2000. The nswfb complements this legislation by issuing nswfb speci. Range of ohs supporting material with legal status occupational health and safety ohs laws aim to promote and secure the health and safety of persons at work. Unsw will comply with the nsw occupational health and safety act 2000, the. The ohs legislation is concerned with the safety of workers and others at workplaces see sections 8, 9 and 10 ohs act. This resource provides an update to the 2004 ohs essentials for nurses. Occupational health and safety act and regulations worksafe.