Comparison tables
Further Information
For further information around general harmonisation, the Act and the regulations and codes of practice. Safe Work Australia is an Australian Government statutory agency, which was established to drive the development and implementation of model WHS legislation.Comcare is developing a number of comparison tables to assist in identifying differences between the former OHS laws and the new WHS laws. As they are completed they will be available from this page:
- WHS noise regulations comparative table [PDF,176KB]
- WHS noise regulations comparative table [RTF,56KB]
- WHS construction regulations comparative table [PDF,209KB]
- WHS construction regulations comparative table [RTF,224KB]
- WHS confined spaces regulations comparative table [PDF,233KB]
- WHS confined spaces regulations comparative table [RTF,154KB]
- WHS falls regulations comparative table [PDF,176KB]
- WHS falls regulations comparative table [RTF,30KB]
- WHS asbestos regulations comparative table [PDF,399KB]
- WHS asbestos regulations comparative table [RTF,560KB]
- WHS plant regulations comparative table [PDF,454KB]
- WHS plant regulations comparative table [RTF,663KB]
Disclaimer
The information on this web page is provided by Comcare for the purpose of providing industry, government and the public with information about the work health and safety legislation.
Comcare monitors the quality of the information on this web page and updates the information regularly. However, Comcare does not make any representation or warranty about the accuracy, reliability, currency or completeness of any information contained on this web page or on any linked site. The information on this web page is not intended to be legal advice and users should be aware that the model work health and safety legislative framework has not been finalised and is likely to be subject to changes.
Comcare recommends that users exercise their own skill and care with respect to use of information on this web page. This web page is not a substitute for independent professional advice and users should obtain appropriate professional advice relevant to their particular needs and circumstances.