Proposed removal of the rural industry exemption from the Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 1997
The Queensland Government called for public comment on a proposal to remove section 229 of the Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 1997, which exempts the rural industry from a number of workplace health and safety requirements regarding:
- mobile elevating work platforms
- prescribed occupations
- prescribed activity (demolition work)
- workplace health and safety officers
- hazardous substances
- lead
- confined spaces
- excavation work
- atmospheric contaminants.
A Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) outlining the impact of these changes and seeking public feedback was released in November 2007. Public comment closed on Friday 29 February 2008.
The RIS is available to view or print as:
RIS for the proposed removal of the rural industry exemption (PDF, 373 Kb)
RIS for the proposed removal of the rural industry exemption (Word, 597 Kb)
or you may obtain a copy by calling (07) 3247 4850 or by emailing whsqris@deir.qld.gov.au.
Consideration of issues raised
After the public comment period closes, the Government will consider issues raised by members of the community. Further consultation may occur to address any concerns raised by the community prior to the development of a final position by the Government.
Further enquiries
Further enquiries can be made by calling Workplace Health and Safety Queensland on (07) 3247 4850.
Last updated 22 July 2008