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The model WHS Act and Regulation are supported by codes of practice, [2] developed to give practical guidance on the requirements of the Workplace Health & Safety Act 2011 and Workplace Health & Safety Regulation 2011. The codes of practice are admissible in court as evidence of whether a duty has been complied with, and can also provide ...
On 1 September 2015, WorkCover NSW was replaced by three new entities – Insurance and Care NSW (icare), [2] the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA), [3] and SafeWork NSW, [4] the new work health and safety regulator. The changes were part of reforms to improve the workers compensation system for employers and injured workers.
The Act was repealed by the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. The NSW Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000, No 40. (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 .
The Minister for Work Health and Safety is a minister in the New South Wales Government concerned with workplace conditions, particularly safety. [ 1 ] It is a separate portfolio from Industrial Relations but both are currently held by The Hon. Sophie Cotsis MP.
The regulations set out controls on the use and management of a wide range of general and specific substances, how they may be used and stored and the penalties for failing to comply general requirements imposed on employers to protect employees and other persons from the hazards of substances used at work by risk assessment, control of ...
IPART's role is defined by several state legislative acts, including the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal Act 1992, the Gas Supply Act 1996, the Electricity Supply Act 1995, the National Electricity (NSW) Law 1997, and the Transport Administration Act 1996.
WorkSafe's corporate aims are to take a constructive, accountable, transparent, effective, and caring approach to all its operations. [5]Although being active in carrying out workplace safety inspections across the state and prosecuting breaches of workplace health, safety, and workers' compensation laws, a significant focus of WorkSafe's activity includes communication with internal and ...
The regulations implemented European Union directive 89/654/EEC on minimum safety and health requirements for the workplace and repealed and superseded much of the Factories Act 1961 and Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963. [2] Since 31 December 1995, all new and existing workplaces have had to comply with these regulations. [3]