Background queenslands workplace health and safety legislative framework the objective of the workplace health and safety act 1995 the act is to prevent a persons death, injury or illness being caused by a workplace, a relevant workplace area, work. Employers are responsible not only for the safety of their employees, but also for the safety of other people in the workplace. Work health and safety inductions business queensland. This act may be cited as the workplace safety and health act. 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 inductions as an employer, you have a duty of care to your staff and you must make sure your workplace is safe. New queensland workplace health and safety laws spaal. Employer obligations regarding licence holder training. Workers must use personal protective equipment if it is provided by an employer and if they have been trained in its use. Page 5 of 37 title regulatory impact statement on the proposed workplace health and safety regulation 2008. In april, 1994, bls published a booklet entitled, fatal workplace injuries in 1992. It sets out key principles, duties and rights about ohs. Occupational safety and health act of 1970 osh act, as amended.
We have produced guidance to help you to write health and safety documents. This toolkit aims to help employers, managers and leaders eliminate and minimise risks to psychological health, and create workplace environments that are mentally healthy. Workplace health, safety and wellbeing current procedures. On 22 august 2017, the work health and safety and other legislation amendment bill 2017 qld the bill was introduced into queensland parliament. Details on high risk work licensing for pcbus and workers. This guidance explains how to develop health and safety documents. Workplace health and safety act 1995 tas 1 january 2012. If, in the course of your visit, you observe anything which you feel is hazardous or a danger to others, please report this matter to the office and request that it be recorded. Queensland workplace health and safety act 1995 reprinted as in force on 1 january 2008 reprint no. The principal whs law in tasmania consists of the work health and safety act 2012, supported by the work health and safety regulations 2012. It is designed to help people understand their health and safety duties and rights in the workplace. The department has responsibility for the national workplace relations system, promoting safety, flexibility and productivity in the workplace and maintaining. Act promptly on the reporting of any health and safety matter. The researchbased evidence gathered thus far has led to the development of safe patient handling standards, and ongoing legislation to enact laws requiring or promoting the use.
Tasmanian legislation ohs legislation workplaceohs. The principal whs law in queensland consists of the work health and safety act 2011, supported by the work health and safety. Queensland workplace health and safety act 1995 table of provisions section page. 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. Writing health and safety documents for your workplace. Guide to the work health and safety act 2011 queensland. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions history of this act. Section 287 of the work health and safety act 2011 qld permits workplace health and safety representatives who have been previously elected under theworkplace health and safety act 1995 qld to be considered to have been elected in the act, with a term of office of 3 years, from the original date of election pursuant to s 2872. Work health and safety and other legislation amendment act 2017 no. Workplace safety and health act chapter 354a original enactment. 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. Queensland workplace health and safety act 1995 reprinted as in force on 1 july 2006 reprint no. Use the guidance material and practical tools in this toolkit to facilitate positive steps towards a mentally healthy workplace.
The reprint includes a reference to the law by which each. Information sheet australian and other standards safe. Occupational health and safety act and regulations worksafe. 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. Find out what a registered training organisation rto is, and where you can find one in queensland. Upon reporting to the office, you will be directed to the. They must not deliberately put the workplace health and safety of anyone at risk, injure themselves or misuse anything provided for workplace health and safety. Qld work health and safety amendment law compliance. The principal whs law in queensland consists of the work health and safety act 2011, supported by the work health and safety regulation 2011. To assist readers, crossreferences to specific sections of the whs act are provided. Others other persons as referenced in the work health and safety act 2011. What every qld business needs to know about the new july. Occupational safety and health act 1984 western australia. Hhes are field investigations of possible confined space health and safety hazards in the workplace, conducted under the authority of the occupational safety and health act of 1970, which authorizes the secretary of health and human services following a.
Workplace health and safety act 1995 qld barnet jade. Queensland workplace health and safety act 1995 reprinted as in force on 1 september 2010 reprint no. Workers s28 act while at work, workers are required to. 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. Queensland workplace health and safety act 1995 reprinted as in force on 6 june 2011 reprint no. We each must make a concerted effort to model positive health choices and demonstrate visible health, safety and wellbeing leadership. Information about this reprint this act is reprinted as at 1 september 2010. The principal is the designated safety officer for st ambroses school with the teaching staff making up the committee. The principal whs law in tasmania consists of the work health and safety act 2012, supported by the work health and safety. However it is not intended to be read in place of the whs act. Duty holders will be required to comply with relevant codes of practice, which provide practical guidance on how to achieve compliance with whs laws, unless they can show that they go above and beyond the standard prescribed in these documents.
The guidelines will help you to answer the following questions. Workplace risk management advice, resources and assistance, including. All equipment brought onto the site must meet the requirements of the workplace health and safety act. Some remaining provisions are yet to be proclaimed. Workplace safety and health act chapter 354a part i. A pcbu must not direct or allow a worker to carry out high risk work hrw for which a hrw licence. The certificate iv whs work health and safety gives you the skills needed to act in a workplace health and safety advisor role in your workplace. Worksafe tasmania is the part of the department of justice that supports the minister for building and construction in the administration of the following laws. The ohs act in each state and territory places what is called a general duty of care on any employer and their employees. Workplace safety booklet health and safety training.
Pinnacles intensive 5 day facetoface program will give you the skills and confidence you need. Covid19 work health and safety hotline 0 005 018 advice for employers. Update the strathpine community kindergarten and preschool workplace health and safety policy booklet as required. An osha compliance safety and health officer csho conducts an inspection of your workplace, in accordance with the osh act. Workplace health and safety qld brisbane markets limited. In an aged care facility, this would include residents, visitors, medical professionals, and. Department of mines, industry regulation and safety. All queensland businesses and their senior officers. Implementing a work health and safety training and development framework procedure. The reprint shows the law as amended by all amendments that commenced on or before that day reprints act 1992 s 5c incorporates all necessary consequential amendments, whether of punctuation, numbering or another kind reprints act 1992 s 5d. Queensland legislation ohs legislation workplaceohs. The pcbu must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers at the workplace.
The bill makes a number of key changes to the work health and safety act 2011 qld whs act and related legislation, including. This reinstates a previous requirement of the repealed workplace health and safety act 1995 qld. The occupational health and safety act 2004 ohs act is the main workplace health and safety law in victoria. This twelve page workplace safety booklet will look at what to do in an event of a fire as well as the types of extinguishers and their uses, the method of manually handling a load safely, the dos and donts of computer safety, slips, trips and falls and the dangers of portable and transportable electrical safety equipment. Cert iv whs, cert iv ohs, health and safety course.
A key aspect of keeping your workplace safe is making sure staff understand your work health and safety policies. Accredited course details 30596qld course in functioning as a workplace health and safety officer summary. Duties are also placed on officers of a pcbu, workers and other persons at a workplace. Ensure safe practices and procedures are adhered to. 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. Work health and safety veterinary nursing tafe online. Workplace health and safety act 1995 reprinted as in force on 1 july 2010 reprint no. Under the osh act, employers have the responsibility to provide a safe workplace. Over the course of 2007 and 2008, the council of australian governments. The occupational health and safety act are supported by subordinate legislation, regulations and codes of practice, which give practical guidelines on how to manage health and safety issues. This training brochure applies to all subscribers in queensland. How is compliance with a standard relevant to the whs laws. Details on how to become an assessor for units of competency and accredited courses for whsq licence outcomes. Workplace safety and health act singapore statutes online.
Twentyone sets of regulations form an inseparable part of the occupational health and. A guide to safety in confined spaces niosh publication no. Workplace health, safety and wellbeing upcoming procedures det policy and procedure register all doe human resource management procedures workplace health, safety and wellbeing workplace health, safety and wellbeing current procedures. Under the act we all have obligations that we must comply with. Information about this reprint this act is reprinted as at 1 july 2010.