OH&S Legislation

Occupational health & safety at the University of Queensland is primarily governed by two OH&S provisions: the State of Queensland's Workplace Health & Safety Act and the University's own occupational health and safety policies and procedures.

• Queensland Workplace Health & Safety Act:  The Queensland State Government's legislation on occupational health & safety.

Workers compensation at the University of Queensland is primarily governed by the State of Queensland's Workers Compensation & Rehabilitation Act. The University's processes as a self-insurer for workers compensation are implemented in conjunction with this legislation. Similarly, the University's Workplace Rehabilitation policy and procedures are implemented in accordance with the Act.

• Queensland Workers Compensation & Rehabilitation Act:  The Queensland State Government's legislation on workers compensation. 

Other Acts, Regulations, Standards and lists of interest:

•  Carcinogens (List of): International Agency for Research on Cancer 

• Chemical Hazards:  NIOSH Pocket Guide to

• Codes of Practice

• Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act and Regulations

• Designated Hazardous Substances (List of)

• Drugs & poisons:  Queensland Health (drugs and poisons) Regulation 1996

• Manual Tasks Advisory Standard (Qld Govt DETIR)

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