If there is anything that you do not understand, please contact. Ohs penalties wa western australian legislation ohs. Occupational safety and health act and regulations department of mines, industry regulation and safety. Apr 08, 2019 workcover wa administers a number of related workers compensation and injury management legislation and rules. Definitions unless otherwise defined within this document, as or asnzs means australian standard or joint australiannew zealand standard1 guidelines means the workplace health, safety and environment guidelines. There are fourteen jurisdictions in canada one federal, ten provincial and three territorial each having its own occupational health and safety legislation. Department of mines, industry regulation and safety legislation page. Over the past decade, workers compensation data have shown continuous improvement in work.
You need to know the ohs legislation that covers you and your workplace. Code of practice occupational safety and health in the public sector code of practice occupational safety and. Auspiced by register of ohs professional education programs april 2019 australian qualification framework aqf level 8 graduate diploma see au for a full list of accredited programs. Definitions unless otherwise defined within this document, as or asnzs means australian standard or joint australiannew zealand standard1 guidelines means the workplace health, safety. Occupational health and safety regulations, 1996 being chapter o1. This obligation is prescribed by western australias occupational health and safety legislation, namely, the occupational safety and health act 1984 wa and the occupational safety and health regulations 1996 wa together, wa osh laws. The introduction of ohs legislation has an effect on final outcomes smokefree workplace legislation improves health outcomes. The aim was to provide an overview from leading scientific experts on current knowledge on the field, and identify key research gaps. A summary report, presentation slides, issue briefing prepared as background.
Information on applications, requirements, training and registrations for regulated industries. Department of mines, industry regulation and safety. Regulations may prescribe minimum standards and have a general application, or they may define specific requirements related to a particular hazard or particular type of work. This general legislation was often supplemented by. This is a link to a complete version of the occupational safety and health act 1984. Levels of penalties range from level 1 to level 4, depending on the degree of seriousness and culpability. That means in some states we call it ohs and in others it is called whs. Code of practice occupational safety and health in the. We value every aspect of your health and wellbeing, from body to mind. Building commission consumer protection energysafety general business labour relations mines and petroleum state agreements worksafe department of mines, industry regulation and safety legislation page. It involves working with individuals and with groups. Worksafe department of mines, industry regulation and safety.
About occupational safety and health regulations 1996. Identification of hazards, and assessing and addressing risks, at workplaces 26 3. The management of occupational health and safety in the. Ministerial advisory panel meeting minutes and agenda. Occupational health and safety ohs is just as important in schools as any other workplace. Authority on 6 june 2007, the minister for employment protection approved the code of practice.
Worksheet 1 ohs legislation and codes of practice your name. State law publisher back to dmirs home search search assistance back to dmirs home search search assistance. Western australia occupational safety and health regulations 1996 status of this document this document is from an electronic database of legislation maintained by the parliamentary counsels office of western australia. What is the full name and year of the health and safety act which applies to your workplace. It will not necessarily be found only in legislation. Once passed, the new act will replace the occupational safety and health act 1984 wa, mines safety and inspection act 1994 wa and petroleum and. A guidance note portable outdoor gas heaters pdf which provides guidance to workplaces for selecting, installing and. The wa osh laws set out various duties that organisations and individuals must comply with in the.
Ohs acts, legislation and regulations you need to know the ohs legislation that covers you and your workplace. Shiftwork the uk train drivers union aslef has made its authoritative shiftwork, lifestyle and health guide available to us for our readers. These qualifications meet the knowledge requirements for ohs professional certification for graduates. The principal objectives of the occupational safety and health laws and regulations in western. Individuals and corporations convicted of breaching was current osh legislation the occupational safety and health act 1984 are liable to fines. The state law publisher provides an electronic copy of the act and regulations. In other cases, some legislation, like that applying to rail and heavy vehicles applies in addition to general legislation. Work health and safety practitioner learning guide unit. Information about western australia s peak safety and health body. Until the new whs laws are passed and take effect, the principal osh law in western australia consists of the occupational safety and health act 1984 wa, supported by the occupational safety and health regulations 1996 wa. Practices have evolved largely based on business needs and circumstances.
Some legislation is general in nature and applies across multiple industries in a jurisdiction whilst other legislation applies just to specific industries, for example the maritime industry or the offshore petroleum industry. This guide gives you information about what has changed, how it will affect you, and what you need to do to ensure you are. The occupational safety and health regulations 1996 have the effect of spelling out specific requirements of the legislation. In some jurisdictions mining and petroleum safety is administered by a separate government authority, which has its own website. This publication refers to wa legislation unless it says otherwise. Occupational health and safety regulation worksafebc. Issue of provisional improvement notices pins by safety and health representative 19 9. Changes in the occupational health and safety regulations 2017 compared with the previous 2007 regulations. The comparison of occupational health and safety arrangements in australia and new zealand the ohs comparison has been compiled for occupational health and safety ohs specialists, practitioners, policy makers and multijurisdictional employers to compare key provisions in the ohs legislation within australia and new zealand. This means relevant ohs acts, regulations, codes of practice and safety standards. Policy can improve occupational health and safety lni. Recordkeeping in western australia state records office of western australia 2006 4 legislative framework the state records act 2000 in the past, there was relatively little regulation of government recordkeeping practices in western australia.
Ohs inductions provide essential safety information to all staff and students. Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of worksafe. Worksafebc issues ohs guidelines to help with the application and interpretation of sections of the occupational health and safety regulation and the ohs provisions of the workers compensation act. Under the occupational safety and health act 1984 the osh act, there are two types of instruments to help you meet your workplace health and safety obligations regulations and codes of practice if there is a regulation about a risk, you must comply with the regulation.
Wa worksafe western australia tas workplace standards tasmania act worksafe act nt nt worksafe all state and territory legislation is similar in so far as a safe work place must be provided, adequate training and supervision made available and workplace hazards and risks must be controlled. The management of occupational health and safety in the australian mining industry mining ohs legislation in australia development and harmonisation historically, each state and territory in australia has managed ohs separately, with its own general legislation applicable to most workplaces. Workcover wa administers a number of related workers compensation and injury management legislation and rules. The state law publisher progressively amends its documents to include any legislative changes. Bsbohs404 contribute to the implementation of strategies to control risk. Western australian legislation occupational safety and. Government of western australia department of the premier and cabinet. Occupational safety and health in the western australian public sector pursuant to section 57 of the occupational safety and health act 1984. Occupational safety and health act 1984 legislation. As a duty holder, you are required to understand the changes in the ohs regulations 2017 and how they apply to you. It addresses the formal and informal processes of ensuring people in the organisation are informed about ohs and have opportunities to participate effectively in ohs processes. Occupational safety and health act 1984 wa occupational safety and health regulations 1996 wa. Impact this study adds substantially to the evidence that legislative and regulatory policy can improve occupational health and safety outcomes.
For most people in canada, the agency that you would contact is the provincial or territorial agency in the area where you work. All websites noted in the guide need to be checked before a topic is delivered, as addresses can change without notice. Employees should participate in ensuring their workplaces are safe and healthy by becoming hsrs and workplace ohs committee members where these roles are provided for in stateterritory legislation. What are the duties of employees, as identified in the act. Workcover wa is the authority overseeing the workers compensation and injury management scheme in western australia, workcover ensures the scheme operates fairly and efficiently for all stakeholders, from injured workers to employers, insurers, health professionals and legal representatives. Schools that have good ohs practices can inspire other employers and employees to strive for similar outcomes. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions history of this act. List five key responsibilities of supervisors in relation to ohs as discussed on the course 5. Versions of this subsidiary legislation includes consolidations, reprints and as made versions please note.
It is intended that the new act will improve consistency with the rest of australia and provide the primary legislation for workplace safety and health across all western australian industries. How to read legislation, a beginners guide 2 the common law aka case law. Discrimination against safety and health representative. Overview the city of karratha cofk and its contractors have an obligation under the occupational safety and health act 1984 osh act, occupational safety and health regulations 1996 osh regs and all associated legislation to provide a safe working environment for all employees, contractors and members. The focus of ohs in australia is on workplacebased prevention rather than individual health care. The occupational health and safety regulation regulation contains legal requirements that must be met by all workplaces under the inspectional jurisdiction of worksafebc.
This legislation applies in all wa workplaces and should be checked for details of. Changes announced for whs legislation in wa minterellison. Ohs act section 19 the full act can be viewed here. New national legislation renamed ohs to whs in 2012, however, not all states have adopted the national legislation. This legislation applies in all wa workplaces and should be checked for details of requirements. Occupational safety and health law department of mines. Occupational safety and health regulations 1996 contents consolidation 4e page iii 3. Occupational safety and health act and regulations. Disclaimer no warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this document. Information for businesses about their rights and responsibilities under consumer laws in western australia. In western australia, the agency charged with administering health and safety legislation is worksafe, which falls within the department of consumer and employment protection. Comparison of occupational health and safety arrangements. Apr 04, 2018 the state law publisher provides an electronic copy of the act and regulations. Apr 26, 2018 individuals and corporations convicted of breaching was current osh legislation the occupational safety and health act 1984 are liable to fines.
In addition to the broad duties established by the osh act, the legislation is supported by a further tier of statute. Guide to the occupational health and safety regulations 2017. Occupational safety and health act 1984 wa policies. Bsbohs402 contribute to the implementation of the ohs consultation process. Each state and territory has workplace health and safety legislation which prescribes specific obligations for employers and employees. We also take part in initiatives to help you stay healthy and. A guidance note portable outdoor gas heaters pdf which provides guidance to workplaces for selecting, installing and using an outdoor gasheating source. Comparison of occupational health and safety arrangements in. Contractor ohs compliance guidelines page 4 of 14 1. Workplace health and safety in contemporary dental practice. Western australian legislation ohs legislation workplaceohs. Ohs guidelines are not intended to provide exclusive interpretations, but.
It is an act to promote and improve standards for occupational safety and health, to establish the commission for occupational safety and health, to provide for a tribunal for the determination of certain matters and claims, and to facilitate the coordination of the administration of the laws relating to. Resources noted in the guide may also vary across regions, especially where stateterritory legislation is referenced. The programs in blue text are accredited by the australian ohs education accreditation board. The answer to a legal question may be found in one or more of those laws. The cofk contractor occupational health and safety ohs compliance guidelines should be used in conjunction with all relevant ohs legislation including act, regulations, worksafe publications, australian standards and codes of practice. The 32 page guide is thoroughly referenced and is intended to assist both the unions elected representatives and its members in coping with shiftwork and the long hours culture in britains railways. Guide to the occupational health and safety regulations. Worksafe is the western australian government agency. This includes the health and safety of anyone who does work for you as well as your customers, visitors and suppliers. Our tailored ohs training courses will give you the information to maintain a safe and healthy workplace.
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