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OHS Law in NSW |
From 1 September 2003, all small businesses with less than 20 employees, must comply with changes under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 (the Act) and its regulations. |
Introduced on 1 September 2001, the Act and Regulation granted small businesses a transition period of 2 years. |
The main changes include:
- A "duty to consult" - all employers must consult with their workers on any matters affecting the health and safety of anyone in the workplace.
- Risk management processes - these must be implemented in the workplace, and include identifying the hazards, assessing the risks, eliminating or controlling the risks, and reviewing the risk assessments.
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Peter McNamara |
peter.mcnamara@cml.com.au |
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