These qualifications meet the knowledge requirements for ohs professional certification for graduates. In addition to the broad duties established by the osh act, the legislation is supported by a further tier of statute. This means relevant ohs acts, regulations, codes of practice and safety standards. Authority on 6 june 2007, the minister for employment protection approved the code of practice.
Over the past decade, workers compensation data have shown continuous improvement in work. As a duty holder, you are required to understand the changes in the ohs regulations 2017 and how they apply to you. List five key responsibilities of supervisors in relation to ohs as discussed on the course 5. Occupational safety and health act 1984 legislation. Disclaimer no warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this document.
Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of worksafe. Occupational safety and health act 1984 wa policies. This legislation applies in all wa workplaces and should be checked for details of. Workcover wa administers a number of related workers compensation and injury management legislation and rules. New national legislation renamed ohs to whs in 2012, however, not all states have adopted the national legislation. 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. Shiftwork the uk train drivers union aslef has made its authoritative shiftwork, lifestyle and health guide available to us for our readers. Code of practice occupational safety and health in the.
Ministerial advisory panel meeting minutes and agenda. Bsbohs402 contribute to the implementation of the ohs consultation process. 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. Work health and safety practitioner learning guide unit. Schools that have good ohs practices can inspire other employers and employees to strive for similar outcomes. Occupational safety and health regulations 1996 contents consolidation 4e page iii 3.
Worksheet 1 ohs legislation and codes of practice your name. The occupational health and safety regulation regulation contains legal requirements that must be met by all workplaces under the inspectional jurisdiction of worksafebc. Occupational safety and health in the western australian public sector pursuant to section 57 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. Ministerial advisory panel on safety legislation reform background to ohs mining national harmonisation mineral house 100 plain street east perth western australia 6004 telephone. About occupational safety and health regulations 1996.
This general legislation was often supplemented by. 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. 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. 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. Western australian legislation ohs legislation workplaceohs. This guide gives you information about what has changed, how it will affect you, and what you need to do to ensure you are. If there is anything that you do not understand, please contact. A guidance note portable outdoor gas heaters pdf which provides guidance to workplaces for selecting, installing and using an outdoor gasheating source. 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. Information for businesses about their rights and responsibilities under consumer laws in western australia.
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. 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. Code of practice occupational safety and health in the public sector code of practice occupational safety and. We value every aspect of your health and wellbeing, from body to mind. The occupational health and safety regulations, 1996. State law publisher back to dmirs home search search assistance back to dmirs home search search assistance. 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. Find out how to notify worksafe of an incident, completion of requirements of an improvement notice or make a complaint about a workplace hazard. All websites noted in the guide need to be checked before a topic is delivered, as addresses can change without notice. Policy can improve occupational health and safety lni. Building commission consumer protection energysafety general business labour relations mines and petroleum state agreements worksafe department of mines, industry regulation and safety legislation page. The programs in blue text are accredited by the australian ohs education accreditation board. Guide to the occupational health and safety regulations. The management of occupational health and safety in the.
The wa osh laws set out various duties that organisations and individuals must comply with in the. Information on applications, requirements, training and registrations for regulated industries. Government of western australia department of the premier and cabinet. Ohs acts, legislation and regulations you need to know the ohs legislation that covers you and your workplace. The answer to a legal question may be found in one or more of those laws. Department of mines, industry regulation and safety.
Changes announced for whs legislation in wa minterellison. Definitions unless otherwise defined within this document, as or asnzs means australian standard or joint australiannew zealand standard1 guidelines means the workplace health, safety. It involves working with individuals and with groups. What is the full name and year of the health and safety act which applies to your workplace. Apr 04, 2018 the state law publisher provides an electronic copy of the act and regulations.
For most people in canada, the agency that you would contact is the provincial or territorial agency in the area where you work. 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. Issue of provisional improvement notices pins by safety and health representative 19 9. Information about western australia s peak safety and health body. Ohs guidelines are not intended to provide exclusive interpretations, but. Practices have evolved largely based on business needs and circumstances. Changes in the occupational health and safety regulations 2017 compared with the previous 2007 regulations. Comparison of occupational health and safety arrangements. In some jurisdictions mining and petroleum safety is administered by a separate government authority, which has its own website. Identification of hazards, and assessing and addressing risks, at workplaces 26 3. The state law publisher provides an electronic copy of the act and regulations. Ohs penalties wa western australian legislation ohs. 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.
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 summary report, presentation slides, issue briefing prepared as background. That means in some states we call it ohs and in others it is called whs. The aim was to provide an overview from leading scientific experts on current knowledge on the field, and identify key research gaps. 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. In other cases, some legislation, like that applying to rail and heavy vehicles applies in addition to general legislation. In western australia, the agency charged with administering health and safety legislation is worksafe, which falls within the department of consumer and employment protection. Workplace health and safety in contemporary dental practice. Ohs inductions provide essential safety information to all staff and students. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions history of this act. Versions of this subsidiary legislation includes consolidations, reprints and as made versions please note. Each state and territory has workplace health and safety legislation which prescribes specific obligations for employers and employees. Impact this study adds substantially to the evidence that legislative and regulatory policy can improve occupational health and safety outcomes. Apr 08, 2019 workcover wa administers a number of related workers compensation and injury management legislation and rules.
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. The principal objectives of the occupational safety and health laws and regulations in western. Department of mines, industry regulation and safety legislation page. 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. Our tailored ohs training courses will give you the information to maintain a safe and healthy workplace. The introduction of ohs legislation has an effect on final outcomes smokefree workplace legislation improves health outcomes. 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. Resources noted in the guide may also vary across regions, especially where stateterritory legislation is referenced. 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. A guidance note portable outdoor gas heaters pdf which provides guidance to workplaces for selecting, installing and.
Discrimination against safety and health representative. You need to know the ohs legislation that covers you and your workplace. 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. The occupational safety and health regulations 1996 have the effect of spelling out specific requirements of the legislation. Apr 26, 2018 individuals and corporations convicted of breaching was current osh legislation the occupational safety and health act 1984 are liable to fines.
Occupational health and safety regulation worksafebc. 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. Bsbohs404 contribute to the implementation of strategies to control risk. There are fourteen jurisdictions in canada one federal, ten provincial and three territorial each having its own occupational health and safety legislation. 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. The focus of ohs in australia is on workplacebased prevention rather than individual health care. Ohs act section 19 the full act can be viewed here. The role of unions is even mentioned in the objects of the legislation. The state law publisher progressively amends its documents to include any legislative changes. This legislation applies in all wa workplaces and should be checked for details of requirements. Western australian legislation occupational safety and. Individuals and corporations convicted of breaching was current osh legislation the occupational safety and health act 1984 are liable to fines. We also take part in initiatives to help you stay healthy and.
Guide to the occupational health and safety regulations 2017. Occupational safety and health act and regulations department of mines, industry regulation and safety. It will not necessarily be found only in legislation. 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. Occupational safety and health act 1984 wa occupational safety and health regulations 1996 wa. Occupational health and safety ohs is just as important in schools as any other workplace. Occupational safety and health act and regulations. Comparison of occupational health and safety arrangements in.
Worksafe department of mines, industry regulation and safety. This publication refers to wa legislation unless it says otherwise. This is a link to a complete version of the occupational safety and health act 1984. How to read legislation, a beginners guide 2 the common law aka case law. Worksafe is the western australian government agency.
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