What is a WHS Act?
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Asked by: Tina Leon
The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) provides a framework to protect the health, safety and welfare of all workers. It also protects the health and safety of others who might be affected by the work your business does. All workers are protected by the WHS Act.
What does act mean in WHS?
WHS Act means the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT) and includes subordinate legislation made under that Act including regulations and approved codes of practice as well as any amendment, re-enactment or replacement of such Act.
What is the WHS Act 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 is the WHS 2011 Act?
The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 provides a framework to protect the health, safety and welfare of all workers at work. It also protects the health and safety of all other people who might be affected by the work. All workers are protected by the WHS Act, including: employees.
What are the 4 main types of WHS legislation?
Workers’ Compensation
- Workers’ compensation.
- Workers’ compensation for psychological injury.
- National Return to Work Strategy.
What are the 4 main objectives of the Health and Safety at Work Act?
Employers’ Responsibilities
Provide training and information on how to carry out work processes safely. Provide a safe place to work and working environment. Develop a health and safety policy. Undertake risk assessments.
Why is WHS so important to know about?
WHS promotes and works to ensure the prevention of accidents and other incidents at a work environment. By so doing, employers and even employees can get the most out of their time and effort. In other words, WHS is important because it saves time and improves productivity.
What are WHS policies and procedures?
What are WHS Policies and Procedures? WHS policies are the documented principles, objectives, obligations and commitments that guide WHS decision-making within the business. WHS procedures are the documented processes that guide working practices in the business.
What are the responsibilities for employers under the WHS Act?
Duty of care
the work environment, systems of work, machinery and equipment are safe and properly maintained. information, training, instruction and supervision are provided. adequate workplace facilities are available for workers. any accommodation you provide to your workers is safe.
Who is responsible for WHS in workplace?
Your employer is responsible for making sure that the workplace is safe, and that your health and safety are not put at risk. You are responsible for looking after your own health and safety. You must also take care not to put other people at risk.
