What is the WHS Act and Work health and safety Regulations 2011?
Policy objective of the legislation The objects of harmonising WHS laws through a model framework are to protect the safety of workers, improve safety outcomes, reduce compliance costs for business and improve efficiency for health and safety regulators.
What is the main object of the Work health and safety Act 2011?
The main object of the WHS Act is to provide for a balanced and nationally consistent framework to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces.
What WHS records must be kept?
Health and safety records can include:
- Health and safety policies and procedures.
- Standard operating procedures.
- Organisational code of conduct.
- Training and induction records.
- Register of Injuries.
- Workplace health and safety committee meeting minutes.
- Equipment records including inspections, maintenance and repair.
What is a Pcbu?
A ‘person conducting a business or undertaking’ (PCBU) is a broad term used throughout work health and safety legislation to describe all forms of modern working arrangements, which we commonly refer to as businesses.
Why was the Work health and safety Act 2011 introduced?
It specifically aims to protect people at workplaces from risk to their health or safety and to promote safe and healthy work environments. The Act was introduced as part of the ‘harmonisation’ package of Federal and State WHS legislation that commenced on 1 January 2012.
Who are duty holders under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011?
Duty Holder – refers to any person who owes a work health and safety duty under the WHS Act including a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU), designer, manufacturer, importer, supplier, installer of products or plant used at work (upstream duty holders), an officer and workers.
What are 3 key elements of the WHS legislation?
The key elements of OHS legislation are:
- Protection for every worker.
- Duty of care not to endanger the health or safety of self or others, and resolve OHS issues in a timely manner.
- Consultation with workers to discuss the penalties for breaches of the legislation.
What did the WHS Act 2011 replace?
The Occupational Health And Safety Amendment Act 2011 (“OHSA Act”), introduced to immediately amend the current NSW OHS Act: removes the reverse onus of proof; makes directors and officers no longer automatically liable for any breaches by the corporation; and. retains the unions’ power to prosecute.
What are the four 4 common types of WHS documentation?
List of WHS Documentation Types
- WHS Policy.
- Psychological Health & Wellbeing Policy.
- WHS Objectives and Targets.
- WHS Responsibility Statement.
- WHS Management Review Guidelines.
- WHS Emergency Plan.
- WHS Management Plan.
- WHS Dashboard Report.
How do you record and report WHS incidents?
If there is a serious injury or illness, a death or a dangerous incident, you must report it to us immediately on 13 10 50 as an urgent investigation might be needed. Incidents can be notified 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 13 10 50.
What was the work health and Safety Act of 2011?
Act No. 137 of 2011 as made An Act relating to work health and safety, and for related purposes Administered by: Attorney-General’s
What are the health and safety laws in Australia?
Under Australian WHS laws your business must ensure the health and safety of your workers and not put the health and safety of other people at risk. To do this you must: provide a safe work environment. provide and maintain safe machinery and structures. provide safe ways of working.
What do you need to know about WHS laws in Australia?
Under Australian WHS laws your business must ensure the health and safety of your workers and not put the health and safety of other people at risk. To do this you must: provide a safe work environment provide and maintain safe machinery and structures
What are the WHS regulations for hazardous chemicals?
If you are a business, you have specific duties under the model WHS Regulations to manage the risks to health and safety associated with using, handling, generating and storing hazardous chemicals at a workplace. These include: Ensuring correct labelling of containers and pipework, using warning placards and displaying safety signs.