This publication contains information related to occupational safety, health and injury Administration and workers compensation.

 

This publication contains information related to occupational safety, health and injury

Administration and workers compensation. 
          Industry Standards are developed by specific industry groups and usually provide practical advice and
guidelines for controlling hazards and risks within a particular industry. This publication, An Employers’
Guide to Occupational Health and Safety in the Entertainment Industry is an Industry Standard and has
been developed to provide employers and employees in the Entertainment Industry in New South Wales
with an understanding of their legal responsibilities under Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
legislation and to provide practical guidance on how to manage risks to the health and safety of persons
working in the industry and to members of the public who could be affected by entertainment activities.
This Employers’ Guide to Occupational Health and Safety in the Entertainment Industry seeks to provide
guidance to those within the industry and is aimed at ensuring the health and safety of both industry
employees and those associated with the industry operations. This Industry Standard is not enforceable by
law, however it aims to achieve the same if not a better result than general national standards and Codes of
Practice. Whilst these guidelines have predominantly been developed for employers in New South Wales,
employers in other states may find them useful. It should be noted that reference to legislative requirements
in the document relate to New South Wales. Employers from other states using the guidelines must check
their local legislative provisions. Whilst there is some commonality in legislative provisions in Australia,
there are some substantial differences.
The Industry intends, after a suitable period of assessment of the impact of this guide, to seek approval of
the document as an Approved Code of Practice and to have the guidelines adopted in other Australian
states and territories.