What is the main purpose of the Workplace Health and Safety Act?

The purpose of the Work Health and Safety laws (WHS laws) are to protect the health, safety and welfare of employees, volunteers and other persons who are at, or come in to contact with, a workplace. Different laws exist in each state and territory.

What is Destination Zero Woolworths?

Our vision is to become one of the safest places to work and shop. Our aspiration is ‘Destination ZERO’ where people go home from work or shopping free from injuries or illness.

What is the legislation relevant to workplace health and safety in Qld?

The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) sets out requirements and standards for building healthy and safe workplaces. It outlines what you must do to protect the health, safety and welfare of workers and other people in a place of work. It also puts legal obligations, or duties, on you and your workers.

What is the aim of the NSW Work health and safety Act?

The WHS Act aims to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces through the elimination or minimisation of risks, so as to provide workers and others with the highest level of protection from hazards and risks, so far as is reasonably practicable.

Why was the health and safety Act introduced?

Why was the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 introduced? The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 was passed by Parliament in 1974. It was created in response to a number of serious workplace incidents which occurred over the years which exposed the need for this primary piece of health and safety legislation.

Does Woolworths have a health and safety representative?

Woolworths representatives will visit sites from time to time, including the regular site meetings. The Woolworths representative may raise safety concerns or observations with the Principal Contractor.

What are the main work duties of all employees under the workplace health and safety Act 2011?

Sections 28 and 29 of the WHS Act require workers (and other persons at the workplace) to take reasonable care for their own health and safety, cooperate and comply with reasonable instructions and policies or procedures, and to ensure that their actions do not adversely impact the health and safety of other persons.

Which legislation governs health and safety in the workplace?

The Work Health and Safety Act 2011
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 purpose of the Queensland Work health and safety Act of 2011?

The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) provides a framework to protect the health, safety and welfare of all workers. It also protects the health and safety of others who might be affected by the work your business does. All workers are protected by the WHS Act.

What is the WHS Act in Queensland?