The rail safety national law is applied with modifications as a law of nsw by the nsw rail safety adoption of national law act 2012. This reflects some good practices in the nsw food authoritys approach to monitoring food safety standards. This safety alert states that the itsrr has been asked by pacific national pn to distribute the attached safety notice to nsw rail operators. Rail operators should remind rail safety workers of the importance of. Applied law schemes and responsible government anu press. The work health and safety mines and petroleum sites act 20 and work health and safety mines and petroleum sites regulation 2014 apply to all mines and petroleum sites in nsw.
Jurisdiction accredited activity rail safety act south australia owner of track and civil infrastructure and operator of railway services rail safety act 1996 western australia as above rail safety act 1998 victoria operator of railway services transport rail safety act 1996 new south wales as above rail safety act 2002. Dangerous goods model regulations 20th edition and also includes specific. To assist in maintaining and continuously improving rail safety, each state and territory government has implemented rail safety legislation and established a rail safety regulator. Penalties and enforcement tools to address noncompliance with marine safety legislation and waterway rules. The regulators are responsible for establishing standards in rail. A bill to direct the secretary of transportation to carry out activities to improve rail safety, and for other purposes. The station manager may be an officer under the whs act note.
Australian code for the transport of dangerous goods by road. Rail safety national law nsw act 82a of 2012 austlii. Rail safety national law wa act 2015 western australia. Barrier group is a progressive and innovative australian company that designs, develops and manufactures a wide range of safety products like bollards, pedestrian barriers, speed humps, industrial gates and queue control posts for private, institutional and occupational environments. Contents part 1preliminary 1 short title 3 objects. Transport infrastructure act 1994 transport infrastructure dangerous goods by rail regulation 2018. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions. Data loggers office of the national rail safety regulator.
The light rail also became under direct ownership of transport for nsw. If rail traffic approaches, the light goes out, giving time for workers to move to, or remain in, a safe place network rule nsg 604. Important notice to public passenger service operators. Rail safety worker health assessment category 1, 2 and 3. The rail safety act 2006 is a law enacted by the parliament of the state of victoria, australia, and is the prime statute regulating the safety of rail operations in victoria. All legislation for nsw mining workplaces nsw resources. Download free adobe acrobat reader dc software for your windows, mac os and android devices to view, print, and comment on pdf documents. Contents electrical safety act 2002 page 2 25 meaning of works of an electricity entity. Reference document guide to transport for nsw framework. Longdistance fast and highspeed rail studies have been undertaken in australia over many years. The rail safety act 2002 requires the independent transport safety and reliability regulator itsrr to submit an annual rail industry safety report to the nsw minister for transport. To keep uptodate with changes to whs legislation, subscribe to mine safety news. Unofficial consolidation environmental planning and assessment act 1979 no 203 pdf, 5 mb amendments to the environmental planning and assessment act 1979 new references pdf, 338 kb environmental planning and assessment act 2017 public exhibition report pdf, 147kb faqs updates to the environment planning and assessment act 1979pdf. Rail corporation new south wales railcorp is an agency of the state of new south wales, australia established under the transport administration act 1988 in 2004.
Rail safety national law south australia bill 2012 a bill for an act to make provision for a national system of rail safety. Lookout working prohibited locations register tue 24 mar a new lookout working prohibited locations register replaces the worksite protection hazardous locations register published on railsafe. Rail safety national law nsw sect 118 identification of. We are investing in transport infrastructure and service improvements on a scale never seen before in this state. Work health and safety act 2011 and work health and safety mines and petroleum sites act 20.
Rail safety national law nsw sect 4 interpretation 4 interpretation 1 in this law, unless the contrary intention appears accredited person means a rail transport operator who is accredited under this law, but does not include a person whose accreditation under this law a has been surrendered or cancelled or has otherwise ceased to have effect under this law. Commencement 1 this act comes into operation on a day fixed by proclamation. Legislation that governs the activities of rail participants in new zealand are as follows. The members of the board for will usually be officers under the whs act. Transport for nsw tfnsw rail industry safety induction risi course. Together with the nsw environment and protection authority epa, we administer, provide advice and monitor and enforce compliance with the dangerous goods road and rail transport act 2008. Website, rail corporation new south wales railcorp is an agency of the state of new south wales. Currently a number of minor activities are exempt from approval under the nsw heritage act 1977 as standard. Safety duties for persons and parties responsible for marine safety. Railway construction maldon to port kembla act 1983. Part 1 preliminary 1 name of act this act is the rail safety act 2008. In 20, the act was amended to take jurisdiction over and place obligations on local railway companies.
All health assessments of rail safety workers in australia are conducted in line with the current edition of the national standard for health assessment of rail safety workers. National standard for health assessment of rail safety workers request and report form page 1 of 4 rail safety worker health assessment category 1, 2 and 3 request and report form confidential. The purpose of this guideline is to detail the artc inland rail minimum safety in design sid requirements and make clear the health and safety responsibilities that will be managed and monitored by designers. New south wales has a lower rate of foodborne illness than the national average. Comes into force on the day on which subsection 352 of the safe and accountable rail act, chapter 31 of the statutes of canada, 2015, comes into force, but if this order is registered after that day, it comes into force on the day on which it is registered. New south wales government does not guarantee that the information is complete, current or correct and accepts no responsibility for unsuitable or inaccurate material that may be encountered. This was referenced from network local appendices nla 402. Rail safety national law nsw 2012 no 82a status information. There are a number of key challenges facing nsw in the future which we must act to address. Transport for nsw, sometimes abbreviated to tfnsw, and pronounced as transport for new. Rail safety national law office of the national rail. Safety in transnet freight rail is regulated by the railway safety regulator since 2002, which was appointed in terms of the national railway safety regulator act of 2002. Rail safety national law queensland act 2017 an act to apply a national law that provides for a national system of rail safety part 1 preliminary 1 short title this act may be cited as the rail safety national law queensland act 2017. Legislation on the nsw legislation website is usually updated within 3 working days.
It represents your commitment to the health, safety and recovery of workers following an incident. Comply with dangerous goods legislation service nsw. Rail safety national law national regulations 2012. The epa regulates the transport of dangerous goods. Commencement these regulations come into operation as follows a regulations 1 and 2 on the day on which these regulations are published in the gazette. Regulations made under the national law must be published on the nsw legislation website see the law, s 265. Explosives act 2003 published lw 30 august 20 page 1 her excellency the governor, with the advice of the executive council, has made the following regulation under the explosives act 2003. For the first time, we are aligning how we plan the future of the transport network with how we plan places and land use by working closely with the greater sydney commission, infrastructure nsw and the department of planning and environment. Rail safety national law national regulations 2012 nsw legislation. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal government site. Nsw safety alerts office of the national rail safety regulator. Transport for nsw tfnsw rail industry safety induction. Section 7 rail safety adoption of national law act 2012 no 82 part 2 application of rail safety national law 3 the acts interpretation act 1915, and other acts other than acts referred to in subsection 2, of so uth australia do not apply to the rail safety national law nsw or the instruments made under that law.
The rail safety bill received royal assent on 4 april 2006 to become the rail safety act 2006. Current standards are available for download from the asset standards authority website at. Nsw department of transport annual report 2001 pdf. Rail safety national law nsw no 82a nsw legislation. A compliance code is developed as guidance under the rail safety act 2008, but it. Australia act 2012 sa, to which the rail safety national law is a schedule. New south wales for this quarter, between july and september 2019, there was one fatal injury recorded in the nsw mining industry, which occurred on 12 august 2019.
It is currently a division under the control of transport for nsw. Index table search search this act notes noteup download history help. See, in particular, the rail safety national law south. Rail safety adoption of national law regulation 2018. Transport administration act 1988 except parts, the minister for roads, maritime and freight. Roads and maritime services level 5, 2731 argyle street. Under australias coregulatory model rissb supports the rail industry by coordinating the development of australian standards, codes of practice, guidelines and rules. Rail industry safety and standards board under australia.
Pns notice has been issued to notify on the recent discovery of chrysotile white asbestos in ym two piece bogie side bearer fibrous wear liners. Explosives act 2003 australasian legal information institute. Rail safety national law nsw sect 4 interpretation. Rail safety act 2002 as at 1 january 2009 act 96 of 2002 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary 1. The railway safety act was first introduced in 1989 and, understandably, had a decidedly freightfocussed orientation. Rail safety national law nsw sect 4 interpretation 4 interpretation 1 in this law, unless the contrary intention appears accredited person means a rail transport operator who is accredited under this law, but does not include a person whose accreditation under this law. Section 1 rail safety act 2008 no 97 part 1 preliminary the legislature of new south wales enacts. Safety act 2000, any other act containing requirements relating to mine safety and any. These laws support the whs act and whs regulation and provide additional provisions for work health and safety issues unique to mines and petroleum sites. Rail safety national law nsw sect 118 identification of rail safety workers 118 identification of rail safety workers 1 a rail transport operator must ensure that each rail safety worker who is to carry out rail safety work in relation to the operators railway operations has a form of identification that is sufficient to enable the type of competence and training of the worker for that. A statement of attainment is evidence of your training and cannot be used as an authority to enter the sydney trains network.
An approved compliance code is a practical guide to achieving duties or obligations under the rail. The rail industry safety induction risi course is delivered by tfnsw organisational development od branch on behalf of sydney trains, nsw trains and transport projects. Rail safety national law act regulation 2014 includes further details on drug and alcohol testing in act rail safety national law national regulations 2012 published on the nsw legislation website, as per s265 of the rsnl western australia rail safety national law wa act 2015. It also is a factor of the longstanding commitment by local councils to. These studies have usually focused on linking the major eastern seaboard cities of sydney, brisbane, canberra and melbourne.
The act supports a principles based approach to regulatory oversight. The responsibility for rail safety in australia is shared by government and industry. Legislation and standards department of transport and main. Jun 28, 2010 versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions. The independent transport safety and reliability regulator itsrr the office of transport safety investigations otsi the nsw police force this manual provides operators with information on. The act was ultimately proclaimed to commence on 1 august 2006.
New south wales work health and safety act 2011 no 10 status information currency of version historical version for 7 june 2011 to 27 november 2011 generated 6 december 2011 at. Definition of occupational health and safety legislation 5. Arrangements for the act are still being clarified. Railway safety act the canadian rail system includes both federal and provincial railways. The bus incident management database will also be used by. Versions of this subsidiary legislation includes consolidations, reprints and as made versions. The rail safety national law is applied with modi fications as a law of nsw by the nsw rail safety adoption of national law act 2012. Current version for 5 december 2019 to date accessed 9 april 2020 at. Citation these regulations are the rail safety regulations 2011. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions history of this act. Rail safety national law office of the national rail safety regulator. A hand rail on the access ladder of a caterpillar 789d failed, causing a worker to fall about 1 to 1. Ensure that data recorders are not moved or downloaded unless.
You are directed to information on how your personal information is protected. Sydneys rail future key points the nsw road safety strategy 20122021. The australian transport safety bureau found that safety critical. Transport safety officer tso powers are allowed for in the transport safety schemes compliance and enforcement act 2014 vic. The act is administered by the nsw environment protection authority epa and safework nsw. Equipment related to public rail safety and access such as. Rail safety national law queensland regulation 2017.
To provide for the health and safety of persons at work and for the health and safety of persons in connection with the use of plant and machinery. Adobe acrobat reader dc download free pdf viewer for. Short title this act may be cited as the dangerous goods safety act 2004. Rail safety national law national regulations 2012 made under the rail safety national law nsw as at 2 december 2019 reg 617 of 2012 table of provisions part 1 preliminary 1. The rail safety regulations 2006 which were required to support the operation of the act also operated from the same date thereby formally commencing the new rail safety regulation scheme. Rail safety act 2002 as at 1 january 2009 act 96 of 2002. Safety is one of the five key focus areas of transnet freight rail, which is managed with an integrated safety management system, ensuring safe working practices throughout. A rail safety worker card is an authority issued by tfnsw under the rail safety adoption of national law act 2012. A return to work program is the formal policy that outlines your general procedures for handling any workrelated injury or illness. The rail safety national law is applied with modifications as a law of nsw by the nsw rail safety.
Compliance code rail safety compliance code data loggers. Railways that cross provincial boundaries are governed by federal legislation, while railways that operate strictly within the boundaries of the province are governed by provincial legislation. A worker suffered fatal injuries arising from a collision between a dozer and a light vehicle at the snapper mineral sands mine. Rail safety national law national regulations 2012 nsw. The state of tasmania the department of premier and cabinet 2020 ver. The authority develops regulations, policies and legislation to ensure that transport is. A shared commitment to railway safety 1 chapter 1 introduction the railway safety act rsa was implemented in 1989, during a period of profound transformation for rail transportation in canada one of industry privatization and restructuring, as well as government deregulation. The atsb conducts no blame rail safety investigations in accordance.
Load restraint guide national transport commission. Rail safety adoption of national law regulation 2012 rail safety national law nsw rail safety national law national regulations 2012. Rail safety national law act 2012 and associated regulations designers. The new law establishes a single position for a national rail safety regulator. A compliance code is approved by the minister for transport under section 167 of the rail safety act 2008. Rail safety act 2010 rail safety regulations 2011 made by the governor in executive council. Western australian legislation rail safety act 2010. Safety management system sms guidelines pursuant to section 9d 2 c of the. Rail safety adoption of national law act 2012 page 4 rail safety adoption of national law regulation 2018 nsw part 1 preliminary published lw 27 july 2018 2018 no 396 part 1 preliminary 1 name of regulation this regulation is the rail safety adoption of national law regulation 2018. All data obtained andor downloaded from the data logger should be read.
While the railway safety act was amended in 1999, since then the canadian rail industry has changed significantly. Dangerous goods safety act 2004 part 1 preliminary s. Railways and tramways are required to operate under the railways act 2005 external link the act, which promotes the safety of rail operations. Canada is a large country that relies on investment, openness and trade for its economic success. Consolidated version currency start currency end suffix download. Regulations 2012 published on the nsw legislation website, as per s265 of the rsnl. A person is an officer under the whs act only if they make, or participate in making. Environmental planning and assessment act 1979 on what. The rail safety act 2006 vic rsa was amended and renamed to the rail.
It holds rail property assets, rolling stock and rail infrastructure in the sydney metropolitan area and limited country locations in the state and it makes these. Tickets and fares, timetables, network maps, accessibility, safety and other travel information for travel on nsw trainlink regional trains and coaches. In nsw, you must have a return to work program within 12 months of starting your business. This rail industry safety report summarises key rail safety incidents on the nsw rail network. It sets the regulatory framework for addressing rail safety, security and some of the environmental impacts of rail operations in canada. You are directed to a disclaimer and notice governing the information provided. Page 4 section 7 rail safety adoption of national law act 2012 no 82 part 2 application of rail safety national law 3 the acts interpretation act 1915, and other acts other than acts referred to in subsection 2, of so uth australia do not apply to the rail safety national law nsw or the instruments made under that law. Railway safety regulator act transnet freight rail. Mar 11, 2019 all rail transport operators must abide by the following legislation and standards. The state of new south wales including the nsw department of planning, industry and environment, the author and the publisher take no. Subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions. It comes into effect on the day the notice of this approval is published in the nsw government gazette or on the day specified in the gazette notice. Document library department of planning and environment.
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