OHS Harmonisation in 2012
- A new set of safety obligations as an "officer' of a company
- Due diligence
- Expanded responsibilities for the health and safety of all employees and workers - staff, contractors, labour hire
- Consultation
- Discriminatory conduct
- Union right of entry requirements
- Emeregency management
Changes that will affect the construction industry in particular are :
- Design risk management
- Permits for excavation fro the regulatory authority
- Plant operator competencies
- WHS (Workplace Health & Safety) Plans prior to the start of work
Changes to workplace health & safety laws will affect each State slighly differently. Based on a survey carried out for the Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement, changes will affect the various Australian states as follows:
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Subject |
NSW |
VIC |
QLD |
WA |
SA |
TAS |
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Asbestos Removal & Management |
Yes |
Yes |
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Chemicals–General |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Chemicals–Labelling |
Yes |
Yes |
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Chemicals–Material Safety Data Sheets |
Yes |
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Confined Spaces |
Yes |
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Consultation |
Yes |
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Electricity–RCDs |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Emergency Plans |
Yes |
Yes |
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Essential Services |
Yes |
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Falls |
Yes |
Yes |
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Hazardous Manual Tasks |
Yes |
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Issues Resolution |
Yes |
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Noise |
Yes |
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Plant |
Yes |
Yes |
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Plant Registration |
Yes |
Yes |
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Remote & Isolated Work |
Yes |
Acumen is able to untake gap audits, documentation reviews and well as updating existing OHS Management Systems so that they meet the requirements of the new laws.
Acumen can ensure that your organisation has a simple and practical OH&S system that meets legislative requirements. We can integrate your Occupational Health and Safety system with any existing Quality or Environmental system