Legislation, Resources & Links

Legislation and Standards

• Information Sheet for new WHS Legislation and FAQs
• SafeWork SA
• Standards Australia (available through the Barr Smith Library catalogue)
• Standards Australia (external site)
• Work Health and Safety Act 2012   (Replaces OHS&S Act 1986)
• Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012  (Replaces OHS&W Regs 2010)
• WorkCover SA
• Workers Rehabilitation & Compensation Act, 1986
• Workplace Safety Australia

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

• Chemwatch
• Infectious Microorganisms MSDS

Universities

• Australasian University Safety Association (AUSA)
• University of Adelaide Department of Public Health
• Flinders University of SA OH&S Unit
• University of South Australia OHS&W Services
• AVCC Australian Universities

Professional Associations

• Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists
• Ergonomic Society of Australia
• Safety Institute of Australia

Australian and International OH&S Links

• AI & OHS Consultants (Qld)
• National Safety Council of Australia        
• International Labour Organisation (ILO)
• Institute of Safety in Technology & Research (UK)
• Health & Safety Executive (UK)
• Office of Health & Safety (USA)