Work health and safety regulation 2017 nsw austlii. Changes to the regulations are made by the south australian governor and published on the nsw legislative website. Rail safety national law queensland current as at 1 july 2019 reprint note the rail safety national law is applied with modifications as a law of queensland by the rail safety national law queensland act 2017. Citation these regulations are the rail safety regulations 2011. Nsw port corporations, responsible for the safety and environmental functions of nsw ports. These regulations contain provisions with respect to the use of a train protection system, mark i rolling stock and rolling stock with hinged doors.
Many australian homes have decks, balconies, verandahs or other outdoor areas included in. Collectively these acts and regulations are referred to as work health and safety laws, abbreviated to. The national rail safety regulator project office is currently operating from adelaide. Shipper safety handbook railroad customer safety handbook this book is an extension of our expanding efforts to put safety first in all aspects of our operations. Amendments to legislation office of the national rail safety. National rail safety regulator, that decision being endorsed by the council of australian governments in december 2009. I have accepted a new position in the office of the chief investigator as the chief investigator, transport safety and commence on 3 july. To ensure you comply with your legal obligations you must refer to the appropriate acts. The purpose of this circular is to inform certifiers, councils, industry practitioners, and affected building owners of new and changed fire safety regulation requirements that will soon apply in nsw. A reference to the regulation in this statement is a reference to the environmental. If a generator is required on site, consideration should be given to where it is placed in respect to noise, access, fumes and health of workers.
Rail safety national law queensland regulation 2017. Any information that you do not wish to be made available to the public should be clearly marked in confidence. Reference document guide to transport for nsw framework for. Safety accreditation context paper tfnsw, december 2012. Gas supply network safety management regulation 20. Building fire safety regulation new and changed requirements. National safety data office of the national rail safety. Nsw fair trading gas certificate of compliance author. Safety in forestry harvesting operations is an approved industry code of practice. Our weather and lifestyle are ideal for enjoying the outdoors at home while relaxing and entertaining with friends and family. Model work health and safety regulations safe work australia.
Nsw radiation control act 1990 and all subsequent amendments nsw radiation control regulations 1993 and all subsequent amendments it is through these instruments that licencing, registration specific equipment, premises, etc. This booklet is provided to assist with understanding the pool safety requirements of the swimming pools act and other related relevant requirements. Australian rail safety insert document title occurrence data. Model work health and safety regulations 15 january 2019. Part 1 new south wales requirements 1 interpretation. Nsw trains general safety specification for service. Nsw trains may in its complete discretion preclude that entrant from participation in any or all future promotions of nsw trains.
Rail safety national law office of the national rail safety regulator. The regulation is to be made by the minister for energy through the nsw department of trade and investment regional infrastructure and services trade and investment under the gas supply act 1996 the gas supply act. Regulatory impact statement nsw productivity commission. The railway safety regulator act 16 of 2002 this act is a relatively simple and enabling piece of legislation containing principles of good governance and making provision for regulations to be developed as and when required. Statistical information is available in the form of interactive charts and downloadable data tables covering. Commencement these regulations come into operation as follows a regulations 1 and 2 on the day on which these regulations are published in the gazette. Definition of occupational health and safety legislation 5. Induction and ongoing training of employees is a requirement of the ohs regulation. Legislation on this site is usually updated within 3 working days after a change to the legislation. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure council receives the fire safety statement prior to the due date. Rail safety adoption of national law regulation 2012 rail safety national law nsw rail safety national law national regulations 2012. Jul 01, 2015 transport rail safety regulation 2010 part 1 preliminary current as at 1 july 2015 page 5 authorised by the parliamentary counsel transport rail safety regulation 2010 part 1 preliminary 1 short title this regulation may be cited as the transport rail safety regulation 2010. Rail safety regulations 2011 accreditation part 2 r.
Select one of the data formats above to download the file. Legislation and standards department of transport and main. Rail safety national law nsw as being made under this act. This guide provides an overview of the work health and safety act whs act. Standards for exhibiting carnivores in new south wales. Rail safety national law nsw sect 4 interpretation. New south wales work health and safety regulation 2017 under the work health and safety act 2011 published lw 11 august 2017 2017 no 404 his excellency the governor, with the advice of the executive council, has made the following regulation under the work health and safety act 2011. All changes to the rail safety national law act and regulations are. A code of practice applies to anyone who has a duty of care in the circumstances. The current version of the model work health and safety whs regulations, dated 9 december 2019, includes all amendments made since 2011.
Electrical engineering safety technical reference for nsw. Nsw legislation work health and safety regulation 2017. Download menu australasian legal information institute. Health and safety regulations 2011 prepared by safe work australia. Balcony and balustrade safety c c are doors and windows locked when the balcony is not being used.
Plant assessor applies the specific requirements of relevant guidance material in the context of a plant hazard assessment. Reference document guide to transport for nsw framework. A large number of other acts and regulations impact the property industry in nsw. Work health and safety policy nsw department of industry. Railway construction maldon to port kembla act 1983. Emergency services information package esip means a folder containing concise information necessary to allow emergency services to commence operations and develop effective strategies and tactics to manage a fire or emergency incident.
Nsw trains reserves the right to exclude from the competition any entries of a rude, vulgar, or otherwise inappropriate nature. Industry knowledge there is an underlying requirement in the whs legislation that duty holders must be conscious of the existence and further development of industry knowledge relating to management of safety hazards. Transport administration act 1988 except parts, the minister for roads, maritime and freight. Rail safety national law national regulations 20122. The annual fire safety statement must certify that a competent fire safety practitioner has inspected the building, assessed the fire safety measures, and found that the measures are capable of performing to the relevant standard. Rail safety national law national regulations 201230. Managing the work environment and facilities code of. Fire safety statement approved under the environmental planning and assessment regulation 2000. Breeding dogs and cats 1 1 preface this code is designed for everyone involved in the activity of breeding dogs and cats and has been developed to protect the welfare of the animals in their care. Rail safety national law national regulations 2012 nsw part 2 accreditation part 2 accreditation 8 application for accreditation for the purposes of section 642c application for accreditation of the law, an application for accreditation must contain a the following identification details of the applicant.
Changes to registration and registration documents. Fcr if the building has an tactical check list tcl means a check list of tactical tasks firefighters follow or consider to effectively manage a fire or emergency incident. Under nsw legislation, childcare centres are not included in the definition of a vulnerable persons business and do not need to be licensed. Decks and balcony safety 4 deck and balcony safety outdoor living and entertaining around the home is a popular part of life in nsw.
Rail safety national law nsw sect 4 interpretation 4 interpretation 1 in this law, unless the contrary intention appears accredited person means a rail transport operator who is accredited under this law, but does not include a person whose accreditation under this law. The atsb is the single national rail safety investigator for all states and territories in australia. The service and installation rules of new south wales the rules is the recognised industry code outlining the requirements of electrical distributors when connecting a customer to the distribution systems of new south wales. Service and installation rules of new south wale july 2018 i. Australian code for the transport of explosives by road and rail. The atsbs rails safety investigation role occurs concurrently with the office of the national rail safety regulator overseeing rail safety regulation in every australian state and territory. In nsw, a union can commence a prosecution of category 1. Safework new south wales must be adhered to in the installation of power supply. Rail safety national law nsw sect 8 meaning of rail. One reason for violation of safety rules according to 3 is that safety reasons for the rule are unclear for the operators. Mar 11, 2019 all rail transport operators must abide by the following legislation and standards.
Yes, new national rail safety regulations were developed and commenced at the same time as the rsnl. Prepare for and support entry of other states regulators into the onrsr 5. Tactical fire plans tfps means scaled drawings of the premises that show the location of installed safety systems and features. The regulations apply to a railway as defined in regulation 21 and the schedule. Western sydney university radiation safety guidelines. Matt kean, mp minister for innovation and better regulation. Normalised track and civil infrastructure irregularities, biannual rate per 1,000 km of track by jurisdiction and year, 1 july 2002 to 30. Rail safety national law national regulations 2012 made under the rail safety national law nsw as at 2 december 2019 reg 617 of 2012 table of provisions part 1 preliminary 1.
Option 2 is not considered to be feasible due to the safety and economic implications of no regulation. Rail safety national law national regulations 2012 nsw legislation. A pcbu is not required to allow inspection or copying of documents if this would contravene. Railway safety regulator act transnet freight rail. Some matters are notifiable to the ombudsman as an allegation of reportable conduct, but are only reportable to the child protection helpline if there are also current concerns that a child or young person is at risk of significant harm. An approved industry code of practice is a practical guide to achieving the standard of safety required by the occupational health and safety act 2000 ohs act andohs regulation 2001 ohs regulation for a particular area of work.
Draft regulatory impact statement september 2011 iii foreword the national transport commission ntc is an independent organisation established under the national transport commission act 2003 commonwealth and an intergovernmental agreement for regulatory and operational reform in road, rail and. Please ensure you include the page, section number or regulation clause number to which your comment relates. These guidelines inform businesses selling food from a mobile vending vehicle in nsw of their legal requirements in relation to the nsw food act 2003 the act and the food standards code the code. Mines safety and inspection regulations 1995 contents as at 24 jan 2017 version 06d006 page v published on. Nsw rail safety adoption of national law regulations. A publication of the nsw department of industry, skills and regional development pursuant to clause 81 of the exhibited animals protection regulation 2010 published august 2016. The office of the national rail safety regulator commenced operating on 20 january 20. This publication may refer to workcover nsw administered legislation that has been amended or repealed. Rail safety national law national regulations 2012. An approved code of practice is a practical guide to achieving the standards of health, safety and welfare required under the whs act and the work health and safety regulation 2011 the whs regulation. Electricity consumer safety regulation 2015 policy and strategy nsw fair trading po box 972 parramatta nsw 2124 additional copies of the regulatory impact statement and the draft regulation can be downloaded from. Draft work health and safety mines regulation public comment template please send submissions by email to consult. The ntc was tasked with developing rail safety national law national law, based on the national transport commission model rail safety bill 2007 and model regulations model law. An annual fire safety statement must be issued each year and include all the essential fire safety measures that apply to a building.
Rail safety national law national regulations 2012 schedule 1 schedule 1 content of safety management system 1 interpretation. Work health and safety regulation 2017 2017404 new south wales status information currency of version current version for 11 august 2017 to date accessed 25 september 2017 at 14. Accreditations under this law, including a requirements, standards, qualifications or conditions that must be satisfied. Transport administration act 1988 except parts, the minister for roads, maritime and freight transport administration general regulation 20. This represents a major change in rail safety regulation which has. Definition of occupational health and safety legislation. These regulations may be cited as the rail safety national law national regulations 2012. Plan of scene of fatal accident 55 part 4 general safety requirements division 1 general 4. Rail safety national law nsw no 82a nsw legislation. Improving competitive outcomes and landside productivity at nsw ports. They provide information on basic requirements such as power supply and waste disposal, and suggest ways to maintain food safety.
Rail safety act 2010 rail safety regulations 2011 made by the governor in executive council. Act and the rail safety national law nsw rail safety law. The human errors of chernobyl were the consequences of the contempt of safety related regulations. Work health and safety regulations 2011 act anatomy act 1977 nsw animal research act 1985 nsw animal research regulation 2010 nsw biological control act 1985 nsw gene technology nsw act 2003 human cloning and other prohibited practices act 2003 nsw human tissue act 1983 nsw human tissue and anatomy legislation amendment bill. Rail safety national law draft regulatory impact statement. This version is the law as it applies in queenslandsee the rail safety national law queensland act 2017, section 4. Forms office of the national rail safety regulator.
The office of the national rail safety regulator onrsr will be established progressively through 2012 to enable it to support the national rail safety regulator project office in the lead up to the rail safety national law being enacted in december 2012. Safetyrelated application conditions a balance between. Fire safety reforms buildings nsw department of planning. Nsw has in excess of 350,000 private swimming pools. New south wales rail safety national law national regulations 2012 under the rail safety national law nsw this version of the legislation is compiled and maintained in a database of legislation by the parliamentary counsels office a nd published on the nsw legislation website. For the purposes of this part a the length of a shift worked or to be worked by a rail safety worker includes all the time between the signing on time and the signing off time of a shift. Worksafe wa, workplace health and safety qld, nt worksafe, safework nsw, comcare. The rail safety national law is applied with modifications as a law of nsw by the nsw rail safety adoption of national law act 2012. New south wales government does not guarantee that the information is complete, current or. It is intended to apply to gas network operators only. Work health and safety regulation 2011 whs regulation, provide for health and safety in mining in nsw.
Rail safety national law nsw schedule 1 schedule 1 national regulations 1. Animal welfare code of practice breeding dogs and cats. Apr 18, 2019 onrsr collects data from operators through notifiable occurrences, enabling onrsr to identify safety concerns and work proactively with industry to resolve them. A licenced electrician must be used for installing power supply to ensure safety regulations are adhered to. Understanding the work health and safety act a practical guide. In this schedule, a reference to the chief executive and governing body of the rail transport operator includes a reference to any other person or body that has control of the rail transport operator. An approved code of practice is a practical guide to achieving the standards of health, safety and welfare required under the whs act and the work health and safety regulations the whs regulations. Please complete all relevant sections in full note 1. It could also cause significant economic harm to australia by placing commercial. Use this form to notify the office of the national rail safety regulator onrsr nswbranch of the names of persons appointed as authorised persons permitted to undertakensw drug and alcohol testing under division 9 of part 3 of the rail safety national law nsw. Option 2 no regulation poses significant risks to the safety of persons and property on nsw waterways. Whats new accessibility glossary sitemap copyright and disclaimer. Department of planning and environment how to complete this form 1.
Prize is not transferable and nonredeemable for cash. The statement also verifies that a competent fire safety practitioner has inspected and confirmed that the exit systems in the building are in compliance with the regulation. Thiwhs s process saw the commonwealth introduce a model workplace health and safety act. Rail safety national law national regulations 2012 nsw contents page page 3 2012 no 617 historical version for 1. These changes are described in detail in fixing the trains. In this new role, i will continue to have a strong public transport safety focus something that i am very passionate about. Rail safety national law nsw 2012 no 82a nsw contents page historical version valid from 1. Work health and safety regulation 2017 whs regulation an. The nswfb complements this legislation by issuing nswfb speci.