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Trainers Module: Overview
NSWWork Health & Safety Regulations
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WHS Regulations Training Package Overview Modules
Overview of WHS Regulations
Management of Risk and Workplace Management
Common Workplace Hazards
High Risk Hazards
Construction Work
WHS Regulations for Small Business
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About this Module
Purpose: To provide participants with a high level overview of the WHS Regulations and the supporting Codes of Practice and other guidance material
•PCBUs, employer representatives, WHS Coordinators, HSRs
Target Audience
•One presentation
Structure
•15 mins: with optional slides 20mins
Duration
•All relevant modules on WHS Act
Prerequisite Modules
•Nil
Customisation
•Safe Work Australia Legislative Factsheet – Codes of Practice
•Safe Work Australia – Codes of Practice
Resources
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The key learning outcomes of this module are:
• An understanding of the legislative framework for WHS
• An overview of the content and structure of the WHS Regulations
• An understanding of how Codes of Practice are used to support the implementation of the WHS legislation
Learning Outcomes
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Legislative Framework
ACT
REGULATION
Codes of
Australian Standards
Industry
Practice
Standards
MaterialsGuidance
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Function of the WHS Regulations
The most important function of the
WHS Regulations is to specify the steps
that are required for compliance with
the general duties under the Act
Matters are included in the Regulations
in order to streamline the Act
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PRELIMINARY
REPRESENTATION AND PARTICIPATION
GENERAL RISK & WORKPLACE MANAGEMENT
HAZARDOUS WORK
PLANT AND STRUCTURES
What’s covered in the WHS Regulations
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CONSTRUCTION WORK
HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
ASBESTOS
MAJOR HAZARDOUS FACILITIES
MINES
GENERAL
What’s covered in the WHS Regulations
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Some things may appear to be missing
Abrasive blasting Welding
Some construction hazards e.g.: overhead protective structures,
structural collapse, lowering of materials
Spray Painting
Certificates of competency for pest controllers
Licensing for load shifting equipment
GENERAL DUTIES
Identification and Management of Risk
What is reasonably practicable - state of knowledge
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Approved Codes of Practice
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A practical guide to achieve the standards of health and safety required under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act and Regulations
Provide duty holders with guidance on effective ways to manage work health and safety risks
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•Admissible in court proceedings under the WHS Act and Regulations
•May be relied on by courts as evidence of what is known about a hazard, risk or control and in determining what is reasonably practicable
•Designed to be used in conjunction with the WHS Act and Regulations but do not have the same legal implications
•WHS Act and Regulations may be complied with by following another method if it provides an equivalent or higher standard
•An inspector may refer to an approved Code of Practice when issuing an improvement or prohibition noticeWhat is the legal effect of Codes of
Practice?
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Codes of PracticePRIORITY CODESHow to manage work health safety risks
WHS Consultation, Cooperation & Coordination
Managing work environment and facilities
Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work
Hazardous manual tasks
Confined spaces
How to prevent falls at workplaces
Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals
Labelling workplace hazardous chemicals
How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace
How to safely remove asbestos
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First Aid in the Workplace Demolition Work
Managing Risks in Construction Work Spray Painting and Powder Coating
Preventing Falls in Housing Construction Abrasive Blasting
Managing Electrical Risks at the Workplace Welding and Allied Processes
Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals Safe Access in Tree Trimming and Aboriculture
Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Preventing and Managing Fatigue in the Workplace
Safe Design of Building and Structures Preventing and Responding to Workplace Bullying
Excavation Work
Second Stage Codes of Practice and Guidance Material
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Transitional arrangements and WorkCover NSW Codes
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Existing NSW Codes of Practice will continue to operate until replaced by national Codes of Practice or guidance materials or revoked
Where NSW has a Code of Practice on issues that are not specifically regulated, these Codes will become guidance material and must be considered when deciding what is “reasonably practicable”
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Questions - Please!
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