Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022

At a glance

• The Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 (The OSHA Amendment Act) was gazetted on 16 March 2022, but a commencement date has not been fixed.
• It is anticipated that the OSHA Amendment Act will come into force in the second half of 2024.
• It introduces 27 new sections and revises 35 existing sections.
• The OSHA Amendment Act also introduces new duties and obligations on employers.

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We would like to express gratitude to Peter Ling and Van Geyzel for their contribution on this publication.

The OSHA Amendment Act was gazetted on 16 March 2022, but a commencement date has not been fixed. It is anticipated that the OSHA Amendment Act will come into force in the second half of 2024.

The OSHA Amendment Act introduces significant and wide-ranging amendments to the existing Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, introducing 27 new sections and revising 35 existing sections.

Of particular significance is the fact that the statutory workplace health and safety obligations following the implementation of the OSHA Amendment Act will apply to all employers and all workplaces. The existing law only applies to specific industries.

The OSHA Amendment Act also introduces new duties and obligations on employers, including the requirement to appoint an occupational safety and health coordinator, and increased penalties for non-compliance.