As a duty holder, you are required to understand the changes in the ohs regulations 2017 and how they apply to you. The revisions to the act also resulted in related changes to the occupational health and safety regulation, the ohs policies, and the ohs guidelines. Regulations 3 and 5 are not applicable where the construction work carried out is in relation to a single. Occupational health and safety regulations, nu reg 0032016. Section 2 occupational health and safety act scaffolding regulations page 4 updated may 1, 2006 t c l pumpjack scaffold means a scaffold consisting of a work platform supported by vertical poles and adjustable support brackets. Workplacenl provides nofault workplace injury insurance to employers and workers across newfoundland and labrador. Any employer proposing a modification of a requirement of the occupational health and safety regulations must demonstrate, as a minimum requirement, that the modification of a requirement provides an equal or. Launch of the first occupational health and safety and occupational health services profile of fiji 2017 28. Atlantic offshore occupational health and safety initiative proposed policy intent for phase 1 of the atlantic ohs regulations government of canada government of newfoundland and labrador government of nova scotia july, 2016. Official copies are available from the queens printer. Occupational health and safety act scaffolding regulations. Atlantic offshore occupational health and safety initiative proposed policy intent for phase 3 of the atlantic ohs regulations government of canada government of newfoundland and labrador government of nova scotia november 1, 2017. Occupational health and safety act, act 85 of 1993. Printing multiple copies of a statute or regulation for the purpose of distribution without the.
Construction regulations, 2014 sabs codes referred to by the ohs act. The occupational health and safety act 2004 and related regulations aim to keep victorian workplaces safe. Occupational health and safety act and regulations worksafe. Head start act, as amended 3 v loss of legal status as determined by the secretary or financial viability, loss of permits, debarment from receiving federal grants or contracts, or the improper use of federal funds. Occupational health and safety first aid regulations. Policy and regulation compliance this checklist helps directors, managers, and policy council members identify and comply with head start fiscal policies and regulations. The ohs act seeks to protect the health, safety and welfare of. Occupational health and safety regulation worksafebc. Ohs recognizes that all workers have a fundamental right to a workplace that neither impairs their health nor imperils their safety. Government of newfoundland and labrador service nl occupational health and safety division overview 2019 3 the ohs regulations are divided into 27 parts as follows. Printed version of ohs regulation official printed versions of the occupational health and safety regulation and the workers compensation act can be purchased from crown publications, queens printer for british columbia. In addition, all use of analytical xed must comply with health canada safety code 32. Use of xray emitting devices xed in canada is regulated under the radiation emitting devices act and regulations. This guide gives you information about what has changed, how it will affect you, and what you need to do to ensure you are.
Regulations as at 15 january 2019 as released by safe work australia published by the parliamentary counsels committee this is a consolidated version of the model work health and safety regulations. See list of proclamation or effective dates for acts that did not come into force immediately. The occupational health and safety act 85 of 1993 and construction regulations 2014 state the following. Occupational health and safety act, 1993 ergonomics regulations, 2019 the minister of employment and labour has, under section 43 of the occupational health and safety act, 1993 act no. Under the authority of section 65 of the occupational health and safety act, the lieutenantgovernor in council makes the following regulations. Safety requirements and guidance for analytical xray equipment. Part 1 general occupational health and safety act and. Guide to the occupational health and safety regulations.
These regulations are a national model law and are intended to provide the basis for nationally consistent work health and safety laws. Occupational health and safety policy for department of health. Changes in the occupational health and safety regulations 2017 compared with the previous 2007 regulations. Occupational health and safety regulation during the period of time that the matters referred to in the specifications are in use, a legible copy of the specifications is readily available to workers affected by them. Government of newfoundland and labrador 201 4 part vi service nl occupational health and safety division 3 the musculoskeletal injury prevention requirements are intended to help address the risk of overexertion injuries, as well as strain and sprain injuries to other parts of the body. Occupational health and safety regulations, consolidation of current to. Model work health and safety regulations 15 january 2019. It sets out key principles, duties and rights about ohs. Occupational health and safety first aid regulations under the occupational health and safety act o. Atlantic offshore occupational health and safety initiative. Contract documents basic conditions of employment act act 75 of 1997 national environmental management act 107 of 1998 and all regulations. The occupational health and safety regulations, 1996. In these regulations, the act means the occupational health and safety act, 1993 act no. Part vi occupational health requirements service nl.
The occupational health and safety regulation ohsr contains legal requirements that must be met by all workplaces under the inspectional jurisdiction of worksafebc. Occupational health and safety act 85 of 1993, requires the employer to provide and maintain as far as reasonable and practical a work environment that is safe and without risk to the health of employees. The numbering of the workers compensation act has changed, effective april 6, 2020. Whats new in the january 31, 2020 occupational health and safety code. Part i general part ii notice requirements part iii general duties part iv occupational health and safety committees, representatives and designates. Nlr 512 occupational health and safety regulations. Use this form to identify the persons responsible for specific tasks. Regulations 299 regulations for part division 8 transitional 2100 transitional part iii occupational health and safety division 1 preliminary matters for part 31 interpretation of part 32 responsibilities of minister re part division 2 administration 33 appointment of director of occupational health and safety 34 appointment of chief. Head start program performance standards 45 cfr chapter xiii rin 0970ac63 department of health and human services administration for children and families. Pdf version printerfriendly ideal for printing entire document occupational health and safety regulation 29697 published by quickscribe services ltd. The occupational health and safety act 2004 ohs act is the main workplace health and safety law in victoria. The primary goal of the occupational health and safety division is accident and illness prevention. Occupational health and safety act 85 of 1993 ohs act. If your work involves machinery and equipment plant, there are specific duties and obligations you need to comply with under the occupational health and safety act ohs act 2004 and occupational health and safety regulations ohs regulations 2017.
See list of acts not included in the consolidation see list of local, personal and private acts see historical legislation for our historical holdings see house of assembly notice, 2003 in part i of the gazette, sept. Employers should be aware that amendments are made to the act and regulations from time to time. This means the employer must ensure that the workplace is free of hazardous ergonomics. Occupational health and safety code whats new in the january 1, 2019 occupational health and safety code part 18 adds language to section 233 that prohibits employers from requiring footwear that may pose a health and safety risk to workers. Construction regulation 36 a client must ensure that the principal contractor keeps a copy of the construction work permit contemplated in sub regulation 1 in the occupational health and safety file for inspection by an inspector, the.
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