Work Health Act 1986 Jurisdiction Australia - Northern Territory Year 1986 Published in English Source In: Australian Industrial Safety, Health and Welfare, CCH Australia Ltd., CNR Talavera and Khartoum Roads, Box 230, North Ryde, NSW 2113, Australia, Vol.3, 25p. (pages numbered 85,101 - 85,161). Serial number CCH Australia - 90-250 Online availability [English] http://www.ntsc.com.au/WorkHealthAct.pdf Descriptors [Primary] Australia, Northern Territory, occupational safety and health [Secondary] inspection, law, notification of occupational accidents, public OSH institutions, responsibilities of employees, responsibilities of employers, safety and health committees, safety officers, workmen's compensation Subject category General safety, health and conditions of work Abstract This Act (No.49 of 1986) was assented to on 16 Dec. 1986 and it commenced on 1 Jan. 1987. It includes modifications up to and including the Work Health Amendment Act (No.3) of 6 Nov. 1991. Contents: interpretation; establishment and functions of a Work Health Authority and of a Work Health Advisory Council; duties of employers and workers with respect to occupational health and safety; role of work health officers; conduct of investigations in workplaces; issuing of improvement and prohibition notices; health and safety committees; prohibition of discrimination against workers for actions taken in the interest of occupational health and safety; notification of accidents; duties of manufacturers and suppliers; workers' compensation and rehabilitation; legal proceedings; issuing of regulations and codes of practice. CIS No. 92-1751 Database ID 59172