Description: A short description of the legislation.

The Queensland Work Health and Safety Act 2011 is a comprehensive piece of legislation designed to ensure the health and safety of workers in Queensland, Australia. This Act sets out the responsibilities of employers, workers, and other parties to maintain safe working environments. It emphasises the importance of proactive risk management, requiring hazards to be identified and controlled effectively. The Act covers a wide range of workplaces and industries, providing a framework for workplace health and safety (WHS) regulations, compliance, and enforcement. It also establishes the process for reporting and investigating workplace incidents. The Act is crucial for fostering a culture of safety and preventing workplace injuries and illnesses.

Application to Australian agriculture: Where the legislation is applicable.

The Queensland Work Health and Safety Act 2011 is pivotal for the agriculture industry, mandating robust safety standards and practices to protect workers in this often high-risk sector. It requires the identification and management of hazards specific to agricultural work, thereby reducing injuries and promoting a safer work environment.

Compliance information: Often the evidence of compliance against a piece of legislation is that there is not a breach of the Act. Where appropriate, the developers of this database have listed evidence which could be used to show compliance if a breach was to be found. Many Best Management Practice (BMP) schemes and other certifications in Australian agriculture include this evidence for accreditation.

Source documents: Links to the legislation documents.

• https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/pdf/inforce/current/act-2011-018