WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (NATIONAL UNIFORM LEGISLATION) REGULATIONS 2011

Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011 — 2024 Update

This is an update (amendment) to the Work Health and Safety Regulations that apply in the Northern Territory. These regulations sit underneath the main Work Health and Safety Act and fill in the detailed, practical rules about how workplaces must operate safely.

What do these regulations cover? The WHS Regulations set out the specific duties and requirements for:

• Employers and business owners (called 'persons conducting a business or undertaking') — what safety systems, processes, and protections they must have in place
• Workers — their rights and responsibilities on the job
• Designers, manufacturers, and suppliers of plant and substances — safety standards for equipment and chemicals
• Specific hazards such as working at heights, confined spaces, hazardous chemicals, electrical safety, and more

Who does this affect? Practically every employer and worker in the Northern Territory. If you run a business, manage a worksite, or go to work, these rules apply to you.

Why does this update matter? This is a reprint/amendment (Reprint No. REPW025R1) that came into force on 1 September 2024. This means some of the rules have been changed or clarified. Anyone responsible for workplace safety compliance — business owners, safety officers, HR managers — should check what has changed to make sure their workplace is still meeting its legal obligations.