Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022
Part 1Preliminary
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Chapter 1 — Preliminary
Part 1.1 — Introductory matters
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Citation 1
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Commencement 1
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Not used 1
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Not used 2
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Terms used 2
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Determination of safety management system 40
6A. Corresponding WHS laws prescribed 40
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Meaning of person conducting a business or undertaking: persons excluded 41
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Meaning of supply 41
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Provisions linked to health and safety duties in Act 42
Part 1.2 — Application
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Non‑application of regulations to mines and petroleum and geothermal energy operations 42
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Application of regulations 42
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Assessment of risk in relation to a class of hazards, tasks, circumstances or things 43
Part 1.3 — Incorporated documents
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Documents incorporated as in force when incorporated 43
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Inconsistencies between provisions 43
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References to standards 43
Chapter 2 — Representation and participation
Part 2.1 — Representation
Division 1 — Work groups
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Negotiations for and determination of work groups 45
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Matters to be taken into account in negotiations 45