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The hierarchy of health and safety legislation
It is important to understand how these regulations apply in in your state, and which legislation ranks the highest in this system. Basically, there is a sliding scale of legal authority from the governing Acts right down to simple guidance to best practice that industry professionals can benefit from.
Get to know the difference between the Acts, Regulations, and Codes of Practice around health and safety, and learn about the guidance materials available in this helpful explainer.
This resource is a fast way to really get a sense of how health and safety is governed in this country and is a great opportunity to get a clear understanding of it.
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Who is it for?
Building professionals
An in-depth guide to the various rules and regulations around occupational health and safety in Australia.
What does it include?
- Why understanding the legal hierarchy is important
- OHS/WHS Acts
- OHS/WHS Regulations
- Other Acts and Regulations
- Codes of practice
- Australian Standards.