References to Support the WH & S Regulation Transitional Period

Despite all the information available in many health care facilities there remains some confusion regarding the  W H and S Regulation transitional provisions. A number of resources including WH & S Regulation Transitional Provisions  are available and highlight the  key changes and the time frames for same for example the  need to have an Emergency Plan in Place by 1st July 2012. Its definitely worth a read.

Safe Work Australia  has opened for public comment the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012 - 2022.  You can access the documents from the site.

WH & S Act 2011

We are all aware that the new WH S Act 2011 came into effect on 1st January 2012. The nationally uniform laws provide a framework to protect the health welfare and safety of all workers and other people who may be affected by the work  at workplaces.  There is also the  Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 ( WHS Regulation) which specifies the way in which a duty under the Act must be performed and does identify procedural and administrative matters to support the WHS Act.

The Codes of Practice provide practical guidelines on  ways to meet the standards set out in the WHS Act and WHS Regulation.

There are some good resources available at Qld Government Work Health and Safety Website e.g. Guide to WH & S Act 2011  which gives you the key 'bits of information' regarding the changes.

Additional resources to assist you in understanding the obligations of the new Act and Regulation can be found to download at Work Health and Safety Website.   Its definitely worth checking out as there are also fact sheets which you can download for managers. boards and staff which will assist in clarifying any queries relating to the changes.