Work Health & Safety Legislation

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 WHS Legislation changes to the OHS Act 2000 in the boating industry

NSW is working towards national health and safety laws which will take effect from 1 January 2012.  The new legislation will introduce changes to the way health and safety is currently administered in the workplace. 
 
The WHS legislation changes will impact you and your marine business. 

Find out about changes to WHS Regulations at our free information sessions - Click here to register online.  The sessions are FREE to attend for anyone who works in the marine industry in NSW. The National Safety Council of Australia will be on hand to answer any questions you have about the new legislation.
27 March Port Hacking – 8am to 10am
Penrith – 3pm to 5pm
28 March Crows Nest – 8am to 10am
Point Piper – 3pm to 5pm
29 March Newport – 9am to 11am
Gosford – 3pm to 5pm
17 April Newcastle – 8am to 10am
18 April Port Macquarie – 8am to 10am
19 April Coffs Harbour – 8am to 10am

The BIA have been running information sessions across NSW to help you prepare for when the changes take effect.  The presentation slides showing the changes are available for download in pdf format, below.  If you have any problems with accessing the links, please call 9438 2077 or email training@bia.org.au

Overview Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
Implications for Small Business Health and Safety Committees - roles and functions
Implications for CEOs / Managers Issue Resolution
Terminoloty Public Safety
PCBU's, the primary duty of care and other duties Enforcement
Duties of Officers, Workers and Others Reviewable Decisions
Reasonably Practicable Union Participation in WHS
Consultation Incident Notification

The BIA will be holding more free information sessions in early 2012 to help you with any questions or issues you may have with the new WHS Legislation.  The National Safety Council of Australia will be on hand with the answers, and to also highlight changes to the Regulations.  Dates and locations will be posted shortly.

The information sessions have been developed by the National Safety Council of Australia
in consultation with the BIA of NSW, and funded through a WorkCover Assist Grant.

Are you a volunteer, or part or a volunteer organisation?  Click here for FAQs about what WHS Legislation means to you.

 
Useful links:
www.workcover.nsw.gov.au
www.nsca.org.au
www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au