Work Health and Safety Act 2012

GPTKB entity

Properties (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf legislation
gptkbp:addresses mental health in the workplace
gptkbp:aimsTo workplace culture
safety outcomes
ensure health and safety of workers
collaboration on safety issues
gptkbp:appliesTo workplaces
gptkbp:associated_with safety management systems
national safety priorities
gptkbp:covers hazardous substances
gptkbp:effectiveDate January 1, 2012
gptkbp:enactedBy gptkb:Australian_Parliament
gptkbp:encourages reporting of safety issues
gptkbp:enforces state regulators
compliance notices
gptkbp:established work health and safety regulations
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on preventative measures
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Work Health and Safety Act 2012
gptkbp:includes consultation with workers
gptkbp:influenced international safety standards
gptkbp:is_a_route_for workplace safety improvement
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of legal challenges
amendments
gptkbp:is_aimed_at preventing workplace accidents
gptkbp:is_designed_to safety culture
worker rights
safety awareness
safety initiatives
reduce workplace injuries
safety consultations
safety leadership
reduce compliance costs
vulnerable workers
gptkbp:is_linked_to health and safety representatives
gptkbp:is_monitored_by safety inspectors
gptkbp:is_part_of occupational health and safety
national harmonisation of WHS laws
workplace health and safety.
WHS_legislative_framework
gptkbp:is_supported_by training programs
guidelines and codes of practice
gptkbp:issuedBy gptkb:Safe_Work_Australia
gptkbp:judgingCriteria government agencies
gptkbp:mandates emergency plans
training and supervision
gptkbp:promotes safe work practices
gptkbp:provides enforcement actions
penalties for non-compliance
gptkbp:related_to employers and employees
workers' compensation laws
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:Occupational_Health_and_Safety_Act_2000
gptkbp:requires risk assessment
safety audits
incident reporting
WHS_management_systems
gptkbp:suitableFor gptkb:Australia
contractors and subcontractors
public sector and private sector
gptkbp:supports worker participation