Regulatory function policies

Safe work instruments policy

The policy outlines the approach that WorkSafe will take in the development of SWI, including guiding decisions as to which SWI should be developed and how they should be prioritised.

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Exemptions

The Exemptions Policy sets out the principles that WorkSafe applies to granting exemptions from regulations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA).

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Inspection policy

This policy sets out a high level approach to inspections and how they support WorkSafe to achieve its targets.

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Duty holder review policy

The Duty Holder Review Regulatory Function Policy (DHR policy) sets out the principles and objectives for the operation of the Duty Holder Review (DHR) process.

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How we investigate

This policy sets out our approach to investigating work health and safety and energy safety issues.

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Regulatory relationships policy

Policy setting out approach we take to formalising the terms of regulatory
relationships with designated and regulatory agencies involved in the work-related health
and safety system

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Enforcement policy

This operational policy sets out a high level approach to enforcement and how it supports us to achieve our targets

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Authorisations

The Authorisations Policy outlines the principles that inform WorkSafe’s administration of the authorisation regimes established under health and safety regulations.

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How we intervene

This policy sets out the principles that guide how we intervene. It also provides additional principles to guide our interventions in a major incident response.

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