OHS QLD and Harmonisation
There are some changes in the new OHS Qld harmonisation laws that will change the way Queensland business Owners and Officers manage safety in the workplace.
Queensland have had leading OHS legislation in regards to ensuring checks and balances are in place like WHSO’s, but now the focus is on the business to either eliminate or minimise the risk to health and safety as far as is ”reasonably practicable”, and for Officers of the business to do due diligence to ensure the PCBU is compliant.
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A Sample of OHS QLD Changes
The over all effects of OHS harmonisation are wide ranging but these points are specific to OHS QLD.
- There is no requirement to employ a Workplace Health and Safety Officer in the new OHS QLD legislation.
- Some existing Codes of Practice will be replaced with the new Model Codes of Practice.
- Removal of earthmoving and particular crane (EPC) certificates, these are now competency based.
- Qld’s Dangerous Goods Safety management Act 2001 repealed.
- Fines are 3 x higher than in pre harmonisation legislation.
- New duties for (PCBU’s) “persons conducting a business or undertaking”
- The rural industry looses a number of exemptions and is imposed with new farm safety requirements
There are significant number of elements that will need to be addressed by business Owners and Officers of a business to ensure their OHS QLD obligations are met.
The removal of WHSO’s in the legislation will cause businesses to reconsider the need and cost of such a position. If the business does not volunteer to retain their WHSO, then the business will require other means to cover their OHS QLD compliance. This is where engaging a Safety Advisor will accommodate the needs of these businesses on an as needed basis.
The Solution
A Safety Advisor can quickly inform you of the changes that will affect your workplace, assisting you to develop and implement a safety management system that accommodates the new OHS QLD Legislation.
