OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE REGULATIONS 1995

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE REGULATIONS 1995

under the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare
Act 1986

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

PART 1--Preliminary

Division 1.1--Preliminary

1.1.1. Short title
1.1.4. Notes
1.1.5. Interpretation

Division 1.2--Responsibilities under the regulations

1.2.1. Employers
1.2.2. Employees
1.2.3. Self-employed persons
1.2.4. Occupiers of workplaces
1.2.5. Owners of buildings
1.2.6. Owners of plant
1.2.7. Designers of buildings
1.2.8. Designers of plant or structures
1.2.9. Manufacturers
1.2.10. Suppliers
1.2.11. Importers
1.2.12. Installers or erectors of plant or structures
1.2.13. Other persons
1.2.14. Specification of responsibilities
1.2.15. General defence

Division 1.3--General principles for implementation of the regulations

Subdivision 1--Responsibilities of employers

1.3.1. Consultation
1.3.2. Hazard identification and risk assessment
1.3.3. Control of risk
1.3.4. Information, instruction and training
1.3.5. Induction to new work
1.3.6. Supervision
1.3.7. Employer action on reports

Subdivision 2--Responsibilities of employees

1.3.8. Responsibilities of employees

PART 2--General workplace

Division 2.1--Access and egress

2.1.1. Access and egress

Division 2.2--Amenities

2.2.1. Facilities for personal belongings
2.2.2. Facilities for changing clothes
2.2.3. Facilities for dining
2.2.4. Combined facilities
2.2.5. Toilets
2.2.6. Washing facilities
2.2.7. Drinking water
2.2.8. Arrangements for sick
2.2.9. Seating

Division 2.3--Buildings and their precincts

2.3.1. Application
2.3.2. Floors
2.3.3. Fragile roofing materials
2.3.4. Space per person

Division 2.4--Confined spaces

2.4.1. Preliminary
2.4.2. Design, manufacture, supply and modification
2.4.3. Hazard identification and risk assessment
2.4.4. Control of risk
2.4.5. Entry permit
2.4.6. Control of fire and explosion risk
2.4.7. Rescue arrangements
2.4.8. Education and training

Division 2.5--Electrical

2.5.1. Preliminary
2.5.2. Work in vicinity of electrical hazards
2.5.3. Competency requirements
2.5.4. Electrical installations etc
2.5.5. General requirement for hazard identification at the workplace
2.5.6. Electrical installations--Hazard identification, risk assessment and control of risk
2.5.7. Inspection and testing of electrical plant
2.5.8. Provision of R.C.D.s
2.5.9. Testing and maintenance of R.C.D.s

Division 2.6--Emergency facilities and procedures

2.6.1. Preliminary
2.6.2. Emergency exits, procedures and training
2.6.3. Emergency facilities
2.6.4. Rescue arrangements

Division 2.7--Fire prevention

2.7.1. Fire prevention

Division 2.8--Lighting

2.8.1. Lighting

Division 2.9--Manual handling

2.9.1. Preliminary
2.9.2. Design
2.9.3. Risk assessment
2.9.4. Risk control
2.9.5. Duties of employees

Division 2.10--Noise

2.10.1. Preliminary
2.10.2. Duties of designers, manufacturers, suppliers and importers
2.10.3. Duties of employers
2.10.4. Duties of employees

Division 2.11--Occupational health and first aid

2.11.1. Occupational health and first aid in the workplace

Division 2.12--Personal protection

2.12.1. Personal protection
2.12.2. Use of air supplied respiratory equipment

Division 2.13--Prevention of falls

2.13.1. Prevention of falls

Division 2.14--Remote or isolated work

2.14.1. Isolated work

Division 2.15--Storage

2.15.1. Storage

Division 2.16--Traffic control

2.16.1. Traffic control

Division 2.17--Ventilation

2.17.1. Ventilation

Division 2.18--Workplace cleanliness and hygiene

2.18.1. Cleanliness and hygiene

PART 3--Plant

Division 3.1--Preliminary

3.1.1. Purpose
3.1.2. Definitions
3.1.3. Scope
3.1.4. Application of Part
3.1.5. Incorporation of references
3.1.6. Inspection fee

Division 3.2--Duties

Subdivision 1--Duties of designers

3.2.1. Hazard identification and risk assessment
3.2.2. Control of risk
3.2.3. Provision of information

Subdivision 2--Duties of manufacturers

3.2.4. Special duty
3.2.5. Hazard identification and risk assessment
3.2.6. Control of risk
3.2.7. Provision of information

Subdivision 3--Duties of importers

3.2.8. Special duty
3.2.9. Control of risk
3.2.10. Provision of information

Subdivision 4--Duties of suppliers

3.2.11. Control of risk
3.2.12. Provision of information

Subdivision 5--Duties of erectors or installers

3.2.13. Hazard identification and risk assessment
3.2.14. Control of risk

Subdivision 6--Duties of employers

3.2.15. Hazard identification and risk assessment
3.2.16. Training, information, instruction and supervision
3.2.17. Control of risk
3.2.18. Design
3.2.19. Installation and commissioning
3.2.20. Use
3.2.21. Repair
3.2.22. Alteration
3.2.23. Dismantling, storage and disposal of plant

Subdivision 7--Employer's specific duties for control of risk

3.2.24. Plant under pressure
3.2.25. Plant with moving parts
3.2.26. Powered mobile plant
3.2.27. Plant with hot or cold parts
3.2.28. Electrical plant and plant exposed to electrical hazards
3.2.29. Plant designed to lift or move
3.2.30. Industrial robots and other remotely or automatically energised equipment
3.2.31. Lasers
3.2.32. Scaffolds
3.2.33. Lifts
3.2.35. Record keeping

Subdivision 8--Duties of owners

3.2.36. Application
3.2.37. Hazard identification and risk assessment
3.2.38. Control of risk
3.2.39. Provision of information
3.2.40. Maintenance, inspection, repair and cleaning
3.2.41. Alteration
3.2.42. Dismantling, storage and disposal of plant
3.2.43. Specific duty for control of risk
3.2.44. Record keeping

Subdivision 9--Duties of self-employed persons

3.2.45. Hazard identification and risk assessment
3.2.46. Control of risk
3.2.47. Provision of information
3.2.48. Record keeping

Division 3.3--General requirements for hazard identification, risk assessment and control of risk

3.3.1. Hazard identification
3.3.2. Risk assessment
3.3.3. Control of risk

Division 3.4--Registration of plant designs and items of plant

3.4.1. Preliminary
3.4.2. Registration of plant design
3.4.3. Registration of items of plant
3.4.4. Renewal of registration
3.4.5. Notification of compliance
3.4.6. Periodic fees
3.4.7. Transitional provisions

PART 3A--Amusement structures

Division 3A.1--Preliminary

3A.1.1. Purpose
3A.1.2. Application of Act to amusement structures
3A.1.3. Interpretation
3A.1.4. Inconsistent safety instructions

Division 3A.2--Duties associated with the design, manufacture and supply of amusement structures

Subdivision 1--Duties of designers

3A.2.1. Hazard identification and risk assessment
3A.2.2. Control of risk
3A.2.3. Provision of information (including as to classification)

Subdivision 2--Duties of manufacturers

3A.2.4. Special duty
3A.2.5. Hazard identification and risk assessment
3A.2.6. Control of risk
3A.2.7. Provision of information

Subdivision 3--Duties of importers

3A.2.8. Special duty

Subdivision 4--Duties of suppliers

3A.2.9. Control of risk
3A.2.10.Provision of information

Division 3A.3--Duties associated with the installation, maintenance and use of amusement structures

3A.3.1. Duties of proprietor
3A.3.2. Erection or installation
3A.3.3. Hazard identification and initial testing
3A.3.4. Appointment of competent operators
3A.3.5. Daily inspections
3A.3.6. Maintenance and periodic inspections
3A.3.7. Repairs and alterations
3A.3.8. Dismantling and storage
3A.3.9. Additional requirements

Division 3A.4--General requirements for hazard identification, risk assessment and control of risk

3A.4.1. Hazard identification
3A.4.2. Risk assessment
3A.4.3. Control of risk

Division 3A.5--Registration of designs and amusement structures

3A.5.1. Preliminary
3A.5.2. Registration of designs
3A.5.3. Registration of amusement structures
3A.5.4. Registration may lapse in certain cases
3A.5.5. Re-registration generally
3A.5.6. Display of registration details
3A.5.7. Notification of compliance

PART 4--Hazardous substances

Division 4.1--General hazardous substances

Subdivision 1--Preliminary

4.1.1. Purpose
4.1.2. Scope
4.1.3. Interpretation

Subdivision 2--Supplier's duties

4.1.4. Classification of hazardous substances
4.1.5. Material Safety Data Sheets
4.1.6. Labels
4.1.7. Ingredient disclosure
4.1.8. Provision of other relevant information

Subdivision 3--Employer's duties

4.1.9. Material Safety Data Sheets
4.1.10. Labels
4.1.11. Hazardous substances registers
4.1.12. Provision of other relevant information
4.1.13. Prohibition of scheduled substances for specified uses
4.1.14. Instruction and training
4.1.15. Risk assessment
4.1.16. Risk control
4.1.17. Atmospheric monitoring
4.1.18. Health surveillance
4.1.19. Record keeping
4.1.20. Relevant emergency services

Division 4.2--Asbestos

4.2.1. Preliminary
4.2.2. Provision of information
4.2.3. Exposure standards
4.2.4. Licence to carry out asbestos removal work
4.2.5. Suspension of work pending an appeal
4.2.6. Prohibited or restricted processes
4.2.7. General duty
4.2.8. Duties of employers
4.2.9. Duties as to atmospheric monitoring
4.2.10. Duties of building owners and other persons in possession of asbestos
4.2.11. Personal safety
4.2.12. Special provisions relating to chrysotile asbestos

Division 4.3--Lead

4.3.1. Purpose
4.3.2. The work area
4.3.3. Furniture and equipment
4.3.4. Control of atmospheric contaminants
4.3.5. Amenities
4.3.6. Safe procedures
4.3.7. Personal protective equipment

Division 4.4--Synthetic mineral fibres

4.4.1. Preliminary
4.4.2. Exposure standards

PART 5--Hazardous work

Division 5.1--Abrasive blasting

5.1.1. Purpose
5.1.2. Prohibited operations
5.1.3. Abrasive blasting equipment
5.1.4. Blasting chambers and cabinets
5.1.5. Safety and maintenance
5.1.6. Abrasive blasting outside a blasting chamber or cabinet
5.1.7. Personal protective equipment and washing facilities

Division 5.2--Demolition

5.2.1. Preliminary
5.2.2. Risk assessment and control
5.2.3. Prevention of access and warning notices
5.2.4. Overhead protection
5.2.5. Working on or from fragile material
5.2.6. Use of existing stairs for access
5.2.7. Emergency measures in the event of instability
5.2.8. Protection of persons in public places
5.2.9. Approval to carry out certain demolition work

Division 5.3--Diving

5.3.1. Purpose
5.3.2. Interpretation
5.3.3. General requirements

Division 5.4--Electroplating

5.4.1. Purpose
5.4.2. The work area
5.4.3. Storage of hazardous substances
5.4.4. Safety and maintenance
5.4.5. Control of atmospheric contaminants
5.4.6. Personal protective equipment and washing facilities

Division 5.5--Excavation work

5.5.1. Preliminary
5.5.2. Site report
5.5.3. Daily inspection
5.5.4. Performance of work

Division 5.6--Foundry work

5.6.1. Preliminary
5.6.2. The work area
5.6.3. Equipment and materials
5.6.4. Control of atmospheric contaminants
5.6.5. Moulding and casting
5.6.6. Rumbling
5.6.7. Personal protective equipment and washing facilities

Division 5.7--Logging

5.7.1. Preliminary
5.7.2. Duty in relation to allocation of work
5.7.3. Proficiency of persons performing logging work
5.7.4. Communication systems
5.7.5. Felling or cross-cutting
5.7.6. Snigging or skidding
5.7.7. Warning signs
5.7.8. Equipment and machinery
5.7.9. Log transportation
5.7.10. Haul roads
5.7.11. Personal protective clothing and equipment

Division 5.8--Spray painting

5.8.1. Purpose
5.8.2. The work area
5.8.3. Spray booths--construction
5.8.4. Spray booths--exhaust ventilation
5.8.5. Safe working and maintenance procedures
5.8.6. Personal protective equipment

Division 5.9--Welding

5.9.1. Purpose
5.9.2. Work area
5.9.3. Use of manifolds
5.9.4. Safe procedures and personal protective equipment

Division 5.10--Construction work

5.10.1. Preliminary
5.10.2. Appointment of safety supervisors
5.10.3. Responsibilities
5.10.4. Additional duties

Division 5.11--Petroleum work

5.11.1. Preliminary
5.11.2. Masts and substructures
5.11.3. Siting of flares
5.11.4. Regulation of certain practices
5.11.5. Blowout prevention
5.11.6. Blowout preventer closing units
5.11.7. Testing blowout prevention equipment
5.11.8. Removal of blowout prevention equipment
5.11.9. Blowout prevention training and procedures
5.11.10.Well drilling fluids
5.11.11.Certain operations not to be conducted at night

Division 5.12--Mining work

5.12.1. Preliminary
5.12.2. Specific offence for managers
5.12.3. Inspection record system
5.12.4. Site report
5.12.5. Daily inspection
5.12.6. Performance of work
5.12.7. Self-rescuers
5.12.8. Stability of ground
5.12.9. Mode of working
5.12.10.Diesel exhaust
5.12.11.Winches and personnel transportation
5.12.12.Shafts and winding
5.12.13.Fuel use and storage underground
5.12.14.Electricity--particular provisions
5.12.15.Earthing--underground
5.12.16.Residual current devices
5.12.17.Earth continuity equipment
5.12.18.Cabling
5.12.19.Aerial conductors
5.12.20.Ventilation--general
5.12.21.Ventilation--design
5.12.22.Ventilation--plans
5.12.23.Ventilation--checking
5.12.24.Disused workings
5.12.25.Requirement to hold licence to conduct blasting operation
5.12.26.Transitional provision--blaster's permits
5.12.27.Grant or renewal of licence
5.12.28.Conditions of blaster's licence
5.12.29.Acquisition of explosives under a licence
5.12.30.Cancellation or suspension of licence
5.12.31.Return of licence
5.12.32.Retention of licence while explosives remain in possession
5.12.33.Responsibilities of shotfirer and employer or contractor
5.12.34.Attendance of shotfirer at blasting operation and supervision of others
5.12.35.Hazard identification and risk control etc
5.12.36.Storage of blasting explosives
5.12.37.Action in event of thunderstorm or duststorm
5.12.38.No other work in vicinity of blasting explosives
5.12.39.Ensuring explosives are not damaged or defective
5.12.41.Reduction of ground vibration and airblast
5.12.42.Use of explosives in darkness
5.12.43.Capping of fuses and preparation of primer cartridges
5.12.44.Charging of shotholes
5.12.45.Safety fuse firing
5.12.46.Electrical firing
5.12.47.Blasting in hot material
5.12.48.Exclusion of people from area
5.12.49.Butts and misfires
5.12.50.Disposal of blasting explosives
5.12.51.Requirements for storage in underground magazine at mine

Division 5.13--Opal mining

5.13.1. Preliminary
5.13.2. Interpretation
5.13.3. Safety performance
5.13.4. New and previously worked opal mines
5.13.5. Daily inspections
5.13.6. Underground fires
5.13.7. Ground support for an underground opal mine
5.13.8. Ground support for a surface opal mine
5.13.9. Diesel engines
5.13.10.Fuel use and storage underground
5.13.11.Winches for personnel transportation
5.13.12.Shafts and drill holes
5.13.13.Electricity installations and use
5.13.14.R.C.D.s
5.13.15.Earth continuity equipment
5.13.16.Cabling
5.13.17.Ventilation
5.13.18.Requirement to hold licence to conduct blasting operation
5.13.19.Transitional provision--blaster's permits
5.13.20.Grant or renewal of licence
5.13.21.Conditions of blaster's licence
5.13.22.Cancellation or suspension of licence
5.13.23.Return of licence
5.13.24.Responsibilities of holder of a blaster's licence
5.13.25.Responsibility of other persons involved in blasting operations

PART 6--Administration

Division 6.1--Health and safety representatives

6.1.1. Purpose
6.1.2. Preliminary
6.1.3. Notice of election day
6.1.4. Nomination
6.1.5. Voting
6.1.6. Election
6.1.7. Deputy health and safety representatives
6.1.8. Provision of information
6.1.9. Retention of voting material
6.1.10. Display of notices
6.1.11. Training
6.1.12. Default notices
6.1.13. Provision of Act and regulations

Division 6.2--Health and safety committees

6.2.1. Health and safety committees

Division 6.3--Confidentiality of health records

6.3.1. Confidentiality of health records

Division 6.4--Competency requirements and registration of assessors

6.4.1. Preliminary
6.4.2. Certificate classes
6.4.3. Requirement to hold a certificate of competency
6.4.4. Exemption from holding certificate
6.4.5. Application for certificate
6.4.6. Eligibility for a certificate
6.4.7. Grant of certificate
6.4.8. Production of certificate for inspection
6.4.9. Suspension or cancellation of the certificate--grounds
6.4.10. Suspension or cancellation of certificate--procedure
6.4.11. Return of suspended or cancelled certificate
6.4.12. Appeal against decision of Director
6.4.13. Recognition of existing certificate or exemption
6.4.14. Transition to certificate
6.4.15. Loadshifting equipment
6.4.16. Registration of assessors

Division 6.5--Notification of commencement of certain work

6.5.1. Preliminary
6.5.2. Requirement to give notice of commencement of work

Division 6.6--Notification of certain occurrences

6.6.1. Preliminary
6.6.2. Notification of work-related injuries
6.6.3. Notification of dangerous occurrences

Division 6.7--Proceedings

6.7.1. Preliminary
6.7.2. Applications to the Industrial Commission
6.7.3. Applications to the President of the Industrial Court
6.7.4. Summonses
6.7.5. Appeals to the Industrial Court
6.7.6. Appeals to the Full Industrial Court

Division 6.8--Registration of employers

6.8.1. Registration of employers
6.8.2. Prescription of fee

Division 6.9--Miscellaneous

6.9.1. Provision of statutory instruments
6.9.2. Duplicate documents
6.9.3. Fees
6.9.3A. False information
6.9.4. Offences
SCHEDULE 1--Responsibilities of employers, employees, self-employed persons, occupiers and owners and other people
SCHEDULE 2--Responsibilities of designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers/erectors
SCHEDULE 3--Plant standards
SCHEDULE 4--Plant designs, and plant, which must be registered
SCHEDULE 5--Hazardous substances prohibited for specified uses
SCHEDULE 6--Hazardous substances for which health surveillance is required
SCHEDULE 7--Form for application for licence or limited licence to carry out asbestos removal work
SCHEDULE 8--Fees
SCHEDULE 9--Proceedings
Legislative history

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