Which government department governs workplace health and safety in NSW?

Which government department governs workplace health and safety in NSW?

SafeWork NSW
SafeWork NSW is the state’s WHS regulator.

Who is responsible for WHS in the workplace?

Health and safety at work is everyone’s responsibility. Employers have responsibilities towards you. You have responsibilities towards your employer and your co-workers. Your employer is responsible for making sure that the workplace is safe, and that your health and safety are not put at risk.

What is the current WHS legislation in NSW?

The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) (the Act) provides a framework to protect the health, safety and welfare of all workers and others in relation to NSW workplaces and work activities.

What is the name of WHS authority in NSW?

The WorkCover Authority of New South Wales
The WorkCover Authority of New South Wales primarily administers New South Wales workplace health and safety law, including the Work Health and Safety Act, 2011 (NSW) and the Workers Compensation Act, 1987 (NSW).

What is Pcbu?

A ‘person conducting a business or undertaking’ (PCBU) is a broad term used throughout work health and safety legislation to describe all forms of modern working arrangements, which we commonly refer to as businesses. A person who performs work for a PCBU is considered a worker.

What are the four 4 main roles of Safe Work Australia?

Managing health and safety

• Identify, assess and control hazards.
• Personal protective equipment.
• Emergency plans and procedures.
• Mental health.

What are 5 responsibilities of employees in relation to WHS?

Duties of Employees

• take reasonable care for their own health and safety.
• take reasonable care for the health and safety of others who may affected by their acts or omissions.
• cooperate with anything the employer does to comply with OHS requirements.

What are the employer’s responsibilities under NSW WHS legislation?

Duty of care the work environment, systems of work, machinery and equipment are safe and properly maintained. information, training, instruction and supervision are provided. adequate workplace facilities are available for workers. any accommodation you provide to your workers is safe.

What is WorkCover called in NSW?

On 1 September 2015, WorkCover NSW was replaced by three new entities – including SafeWork NSW, the new work health and safety regulator. Between them, these cover all the same services and functions you are used to getting from WorkCover.

What are 4 examples of PCBUs?

Types of PCBUs can include:

• public and private companies.
• partners in a partnership.
• sole traders and self employed people.
• government departments and authorities.
• associations if they have one or more employees.
• local government councils.
• independent schools.
• cooperatives.

Why is a Pcbu important?

A PCBU must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers, and that other persons are not put at risk by its work. This is called the ‘primary duty of care’.