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The codes of practice set a benchmark, and workplaces can choose to follow them or any other code that provides the same or better level of protection. For example, there is a general risk assessment code of practice, but larger organisations may choose to follow the international standard on managing risk in ISO 31000.
WorkSafe New Zealand was established in December 2013 after the Work Safe New Zealand Act was passed a month prior, as part of the Health and Safety (Pike River Implementation) Bill. The bill was made after a recommendation by a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the 2010 Pike River Mine disaster, which resulted in 29 deaths. [4] [5]
WorkCover prepares codes of practice for particular industries, [7] and investigates reports of unsafe practices in particular workplaces. [ 8 ] Through the investigation of complaints of occupational health and safety practices, WorkCover inspectors may forcibly enter places of work, take objects, and require information from people in charge ...
WorkSafe is an agency within the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, which is part of the Government of Western Australia, and responsible for the administration of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1984. [1]
A code of practice can be a document that complements occupational health and safety laws and regulations to provide detailed practical guidance on how to comply with legal obligations, and should be followed unless another solution with the same or better health and safety standard is in place, [1] or may be a document for the same purpose published by a self-regulating body to be followed by ...
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 ...
Safe Work Australia comprises 15 Members who work with agency staff to deliver the objectives of the strategic and operational plans. These members include an independent Chair, nine members representing the Commonwealth and each state and territory, two members representing the interests of workers, two representing the interests of employers and the Chief Executive Officer.
The Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA) is the key legislation affecting the principles of the OSH framework. The WSHA emphasises the importance of managing Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) proactively, by requiring stakeholders to take reasonably practicable measures that ensure the safety and health of all individuals affected in the course of work.