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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 ...
The ability to clean windows and skylights (reg.16); The construction of doors and gates, including the fitting of necessary safety devices (reg.18); Escalators and moving walkways (regulation 19); Sanitary conveniences (reg.20, Sch.1/ Pt.II); Washing facilities (reg.21); Supply of drinking water and of cups or other drinking vessels (reg.22);
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 National Construction Code. The National Construction Code (NCC) is a set of minimum requirements for buildings in Australia. The requirements concern the aspects of health, safety, accessibility, amenity and sustainability of the types of buildings that the code applies to.
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.
[1] [2] The department's head office is at 111 George Street in the Brisbane CBD. The department has a range of focus areas in the delivery of human services including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services , child safety, disability, community care, housing, homelessness, multicultural affairs, sport, recreation and women.
However, considerable efforts are needed to use PPE effectively, such as training in donning and doffing or testing the equipment. [5] Additionally, some PPE, such as respirators, increase physiological effort to complete a task and, therefore, may require medical examinations to ensure workers can use the PPE without risking their health.
As well as these common law standards, the Fair Work Act 2009 section 117 requires a bare minimum of 1 week's notice before 1 year, 2 weeks' notice for 2 years, 3 weeks' notice for over 3 years, and 4 weeks' notice for over 5 years, but also an extra week for employees over 45 years old who have worked more than 2 years. [210]