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OH&S Laws and Acts that govern States and
Territories are:
- New South Wales OH&S Act
2000
- South Australia OH&S and Welfare Act 1988
- Western Australia OH&S Act and Welfare
1984 (amended 1990)
- North Territory Work Health Act
2005
- Queensland Workplace Health and Safety Act
1995
- ACT OH&S Act 1989 (amended 1996)
- Tasmania Workplace Health
& Safety Act 1995
Under the above legislation, i.e.
law, set by Acts of Parliament, employers are responsible and obliged to:
- Develop a clearly stated OH&S policy for
their workplace. Communicate clear objectives and goals to be reached.
- Provide safety training and clear safety rules
so everyone knows what is expected of them.
- Provide any safety equipment or clothing
required to employees. Establish an OH&S committee to meet regularly and discuss
OH&S issues and concerns.
- Maintain an injury register in order to claim
workers compensation.
- Provide first aid or medical aid for illnesses
or injury.
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