The Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 was enacted on 1 September 2001 under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000. The regulation replaces existing regulations made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1983, Factories, Shops and Industries Act 1962 and Constructions Safety Act 1912 with a single consolidated regulation.

The key areas of impact of the regulation on all government agencies include:

• Chapter 2 Places of Work - risk management and other matters; and
• Chapter 3 Workplace consultation.

Other chapters of the regulation may impact on agencies undertaking specific operations such as construction, design work and/or use of hazardous substances. The Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 can be obtained from the WorkCover website on http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/.

The Premier's Department Review and Reform Division is updating the NSW government policy, 'Taking Safety Seriously', to reflect the changes brought about by the new regulation.

To assist agencies in understanding the changes and their implications, the Premier's Department will collaborate with WorkCover and Treasury to conduct a seminar in November 2001, focusing on the key impacts of the new regulation for government agencies. I encourage all interested persons to attend. Information regarding the seminar is attached for your information.

Further information regarding the update of the whole of government policy and the seminar can be obtained by contacting Cathy Nolan, Review and Reform Division, NSW Premier's Department on (02) 9228 3361.

Col Gellatly
Director-General

Issued by: Review and Reform Division
Contact: Cathy Nolan
Email: [email protected]
File no: RRD/00105
Internet: http://www.dpc.nsw.gov.au/
Date: 8 October 2001

Premier's Department
New South Wales
Review and Reform Division

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO ATTEND OHS REGULATION 2001 SEMINAR

Yes I would be interested in attending the OHS Regulation 2001 seminar for government agencies

Name:………………………………………………
Title:………………………………………………
Department:……………………………………… 
Phone:…………………………………………… 
Fax:……………………………………………… 
Email:……………………………………… 

RSVP: 26 October 2001 to:
Cathy Nolan
Principal Project Officer
Review and Reform Division 
Phone: 9228 3361
Fax: 9228 3015
Email: [email protected]
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Supersedes C97-61
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Seminar Information:

Date: 5 November 2001
Venue: Art Gallery of NSW - Auditorium 
Time: 9.30am-12.30pm

Program:

• Registration 9.00-9.30am
• Opening and Address 9.30-9.40am
  (Premier's Department)
• Overview of OHS Regulation 9.40-10.20am
  (WorkCover Authority of NSW)
• Impact of OHS Regulation on
  Government Departments 10.20-11.00am 
  (Premier's Department)
• Morning Tea 11.00-11.20am
• Impact on OHS systems 11.20-12.00am
  (Treasury Managed Fund
  on behalf of Treasury)
• Questions and Answers 12.00-12.25pm
  Of Panel (Premier's,WorkCover,TMF)
• Close 12.25-12.30pm
  (Premier's)