Information on new Work Safety Act
The new Work Safety Act 2008 covering the ACT takes effect on 1 July 2009, replacing the existing Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989.
To assist businesses come to a better understanding of it, a series of web pages have been made available with a range of information and support in regard to the new Act. These pages can be accessed by going to the OHS Commissioner's Home Page — www.worksafety.act.gov.au — and clicking on the icon in the bottom right-hand corner entitled 'new legislation'.
The new web pages will continue to be updated and expanded as the year progresses and more information becomes available. They currently contain:
- links to the new and the existing legislation;
- an overview of the changes;
- information sheets on specific important changes in the new Act;
- the answers to Frequently Asked Questions; and,
- details of information sessions to be run over the months leading up to 1 July.
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