BSBWHS414

Contribute to WHS Risk

Management

Semester 1, 2024
Laucala Campus

Assessment 1
Research: WHS Legislations &
Regulations

Student name/ID: Eleni Naulivou / S11003771

Facilitator: Alisi Vakalala

Mode: Face-to-face

Due date: Sunday, 21st April 2024, 11:59 PM

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Part A
Workplace/organization Fiji Ports Corporation Limited

Industry Transportation and Maritime

Description Commercial port management company that overseas transportation in the

maritime industry. It is forty one percent owned by the Fiji Government, thirty
nine percent owned by Fiji National Provident Fund, and twenty percent owned
by Aitken Spence.

State/territory Fiji

Part B
i. Relevant WHS
Legislation Health and Safety at Work Act 1996

Version Number/ Release Number 31 / 1st Date Accessed 27th March

date of current legislation December 2016. 2024
ii. Legal The Health and Safety at Work Act of 1996, Part II, Section 17(1), grants the duty
requirements of holder the right to designate health and safety representatives to conduct workplace
hazard inspections at any time, with or without prior notice, in order to detect potential
identification
hazards and guarantee worker safety. They can also be present for health and safety-
related interviews, go along with inspectors on inspections, and look into complaints
pertaining to occupational health and safety. According to the duty holders'
responsibilities under HASAWA 1996, this makes it possible to effectively identify
and manage workplace hazards.

Reference: Part II, Section 17(1) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1996.

iii. Legal Under the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1996, Part II, Section 9(2), employers
requirements of are responsible for ensuring the health and safety of their workforce by offering safe
risk control workspaces and work procedures, plant and substance safety arrangements,
process
information and training, safe access and working conditions, a safe working
environment with welfare facilities, and a health and safety policy created in
collaboration with employees. These responsibilities, which are a part of the risk
control procedure, are meant to reduce risks and safeguard workers.

Reference: Part II, Section 9(2) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1996.

iv. Relevant WHS

regulation Health and Safety at Work (General Workplace Conditions) Regulations 2003.

Version Number/ Release LN 26 / 17 March Date Accessed 27th March

date of current legislation 2023 2024

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v. Regulatory Employers in Fiji are required by Regulation 66 of the Health and Safety at Work
requirements of Regulations to identify workplace hazards in order to protect their employees. This
hazard implies that they need to identify potential hazards and develop mitigation strategies.
identification
In order to protect their employees and other people at work, employers need to
evaluate the risks and implement safety and health precautions. In the end, it's critical
for Fijian employers to identify workplace risks and ensure the health and safety of
their staff.
Reference: Part 26, Regulation 66 of the Health and Safety at Work (General
Workplace Conditions) Regulations 2003.

vi. Regulatory Where traffic control is involved, employers are required by Regulation 58 of the
requirements of Health and Safety at Work (General Workplace Conditions) Regulations 2003 in Fiji,
risk control to manage risks related to traffic in the workplace. This includes enforcing medical
process
fitness and licensing requirements for drivers, putting traffic control measures into
place, and reducing risks through the use of safety systems, signage, and barriers.
Workers in locations where there is a risk of accidents should dress in bright colors.
For a safe working environment, enclosed areas where vehicles are operated need to
have enough ventilation.

Reference: Part 19, Regulation 58 of the Health and Safety at Work (General
Workplace Conditions) Regulations 2003.

vii. WHS codes of

practice (Hazard Maritime (Fiji Maritime Code) Regulations 2014
Identification) Version Number/ Release LN 113 / 1 January Date Accessed 13th April
date of current legislation 2015 2024
viii. Best Practice: According to Regulation 7 of the Maritime (Fiji Maritime Code) Regulations 2014,
Hazard employers whose ships are longer than fifteen meters are required to undergo surveys
Identification for inspection. Prior to use, these inspections assist in locating any risks or hazards
pertaining to the ship's safety.

Reference: Regulation 7 of the Maritime (Fiji Maritime Code) Regulations 2014

ix. WHS codes of
practice (Hazard Maritime (Fiji Maritime Code) Regulations 2014
Identification) Version Number/ Release LN 113 / 1 January Date Accessed 13th April
date of current legislation 2015 2024
x. Best Practice: All materials used in the risk control process need to be of the highest caliber, adhere
Risk Control to good maritime practices, and be defect-free. It might be required to obtain test
Process certificates from a recognized classification society or an authorized body such as the
Standards Institute. Any tests required for the materials shall be for by the owner.

Reference: Part 3 Section 1.10 of the Maritime (Fiji Maritime Code) Regulations 2014

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Acts, regulations, Codes of Practice & Standards (2021) YouTube. Available at:
https://youtu.be/ByxF6QL54WE?si=P94zpjx3ur4Igwl0 (Accessed: 20 April 2024).

(No date a) General Workplace Conditions Regulations 2003. Available at:

https://www.employment.gov.fj/resources/laws/GeneralWorkplaceConditionsRegulations2003.pdf (Accessed:
20 April 2024).

(No date a) Health and Safety at Work (general workplace conditions) regulations 2003 - laws of Fiji. Available
at: https://www.laws.gov.fj/Acts/DisplayAct/458# (Accessed: 20 April 2024).

(No date a) Maritime (Fiji Maritime Code) Regulations 2014 - laws of fiji. Available at:
https://laws.gov.fj/Acts/DisplayAct/2834# (Accessed: 20 April 2024).

(No date) Occupational Health and safety, and occupational health services ... Available at:
https://fhta.com.fj/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Occupational-Health-and-Safety-and-Occupational-Health-
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