AIHS Policy and Related Publications

The health and safety profession has a unique voice, and the Australian Institute of Health & Safety seeks to express that voice in a positive way as a contribution to the development of Workplace Health and Safety Policy and practice in Australia. The Institute has an overarching Policy Agenda, which outlines our core beliefs and the key areas of the focus for our policy, and a series of Position Statements, which reflect the views of the Institute on a range of matters at any given time.  

The Institute is constantly evolving our work in policy, and as we do, we provide opportunities for our key stakeholders - health and safety practitioners and professionals -  to provide input.  Keep your eye out on social media for our calls for comment.  

AIHS Policy Agenda

The AIHS Policy Agenda was developed after consultation with members of the Institute and other key stakeholders. Click here to access the Policy Agenda.

AIHS Position Statements and Publications

The AIHS has developed the following position statements expressing the current view of the Institute Board and College of Fellows Executive under each of the focus areas of this policy agenda.

These statements are developed after taking into account the views of Institute members, other stakeholders, available research, and with consideration of the current environmental context. Click on the links below to view our current statements. 

General statements regarding the health and safety profession and its practice 

General statements regarding health and safety policy, regulation, legislation and standards

General statements regarding progressing health and safety within organisations

Issue-specific Position Statements

OHS Profession Code of Ethics

Fatigue and Fitness for Work

Safeguarding Mental Health at Work

Safety Governance and Leadership of Boards and Senior Management

Psychologically Healthy Workplaces

Practice Related Publications

OHS Body of Knowledge

A Practical Guide to Becoming a High-Reliability Organisation

AIHS Submissions

Submission Title	Type	Date Submitted	Submission Coordinator	Submission Information Page
Victorian Inquiry into the Labour Hire Industry and Insecure Work	Consultation	27 November 2015	Victorian Government	https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/labour-hire-inquiry/
Review of Model WHS Laws	Review	13 April 2018	Safe Work Australia	https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/law-and-regulation/model-whs-laws/review-model-whs-laws
Aged Care Safety and Quality	Public consultation	30 April 2019	Royal Commission	https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/
2018 Review of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Laws	Review	24 May 2019	Safe Work Australia	https://engage.swa.gov.au/consultation-ris -review-model-whs-laws
Victoria's Workplace Manslaughter Consultation Paper	Public consultation	24 May 2019	Victorian Department of Justice	Not available
Dreamworld Inquest	Inquest	27 July 2018	QLD Coroners Court	Not available
Resources Safety and Health Queensland Bill 2019	Public consultation	19 September 2019	State Development, Natural Resources and Agricultural Industry Development Committee of QLD	Not available
National Dust Disease Taskforce	Public consultation	6 November 2019	The National Dust Disease Taskforce	https://www1.health.gov.au/internet/main/ publishing.nsf/Content/ohp-dust-consultation.htm
WHS Regulations for Western Australia	Public consultation	26 November 2019	Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety of WA	https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/worksafe/ submissions-work-health-and-safety-regulations
Mineral and Energy Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020	Public consultation	26 February 2020	State Development, Natural Resources & Agricultural Industry Development Committee of QLD	https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/ html/bill.first/bill-2019-043/lh
WHS Bill Submission Part 2	Public consultation	26 June 2020	State Development, Natural Resources & Agricultural Industry Development Committee of QLD	https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/ html/bill.first/bill-2019-043/lh
Inquiry into the Victorian Government's response to the COVID-19 Pandemic	Inquiry	31 July 2020	Victorian Governement	https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/paec/ inquiries/inquiry/1000
Draft Code of Practice - Prevention of violence and aggression at work Submission Part 1 Draft Code of Practice - Prevention of violence and aggression at work Submission Part 2	Public consultation	22 September 2020	WA’s Commission for Occupational Safety and Health	https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/ announcements/public-comment-sought-code-practice-violence-and-aggression-work
Recommendations into inquiry into the Victorian on-demand Workforce	Public consultation	13 October 2020	Victorian Government	https://engage.vic.gov.au/inquiry-on-demand-workforce
Managing the Risks to Psychological Health Code of Practice (Proposed Code)	Public consultation	16 October 2020	NSW Government	https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/draft-code-psychological-health
Draft COVID-19 Model WHS Code of Practice	Public consultation	21 October 2020	The Attorney-General's Department	https://www.ag.gov.au/industrial-relations/publications/draft-covid-19-model-code-practice
Victorian Dangerous Goods	Review	30 November 2020	Worksafe Victoria	https://engage.vic.gov.au/independent-review-dangerous-goods-act-1985-and-regulations
Submission to Standards CH-31 Committee NATA Proposal	Submission to Standards	14 December 2020	Standards Australia	Not available
Victorian Understanding Bushfire Risk Consultation	Consultation	16 July 2021	Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning	Not available
Submission to SA Coroners Court - Mobile Amusement Devices	Invited consultation	31 July 2021	SA Coroners Court	Not available
Submission to Rural Plant Code of Practice Review	Public consultation	29 November 2021	Queensland Government	https://www.oir.qld.gov.au/public-consultation/rural-plant-code-of-practice-review
Submission to Victorian Adult Custodial Corrections System Culture Review	Public consultation	3 December 2021	Corrections Victoria	https://www.correctionsreview.vic.gov.au/
Submission to Victorian Lead Compliance Code	Public consultation	6 December 2021	WorkSafe Victoria	https://engage.vic.gov.au/lead-compliance-code
Submission to Victorian Communicating OHS Across Languages Compliance Code	Public consultation	6 December 2021	WorkSafe Victoria	https://engage.vic.gov.au/communicating-ohs-across-languages-compliance-code
Construction Culture Standard	Public consultation	20 December 2021	Construction Industry Culture Taskforce	https://cultureinconstruction.com.au/about-us/
Nurse Practitioner 10 Year Plan Survey	Public consultation	21 December 2021	Australian Department of Health	https://consultations.health.gov.au/health-workforce/nurse-practitioner-10-year-plan-survey/
Australian Work Health & Safety Strategy 2012-2022 Review	Review	22 December 2021	Safe Work Australia	https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/resources-and-publications/corporate-publications/australian-work-health-and-safety-strategy-2012-2022
National Strategy for Radiation Safety	Public consultation	23 December 2021	Australian Department of Health	https://consultations.health.gov.au/ohp-2013-environmental-health-and-health-protection-policy-branch/the-draft-national-strategy-and-implementation-pla/
Proposed Fair Conduct and Accountability Standards for On-Demand Platforms	Consultation	18 February 2022	Victorian Government	https://engage.vic.gov.au/inquiry-on-demand-workforce
National Electrical Safety in Construction Conference	Industry Briefing	22 March 2022	Growthbuilt/ SafeWork NSW	https://www.aihs.org.au/news-and-publications/news/electrical-safety-in-australia%E2%80%99s-construction-industry
Victorian Psychological Health Regulations	Consultation	31 March 2022	WorkSafe Victoria	https://engage.vic.gov.au/proposed-psychological-health-regulations
Public Consultation for the NSW Industry Policy Green Paper	Consultation	24 June 2022	Investment NSW	https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/industry-policy
NSW Regional Speed Limits	Inquiry	5 July 2022	NSW Parliamentary Joint Standing Committee on Road Safety	https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/committees/inquiries/Pages/inquiry-details.aspx?pk=2878

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