Occupational Health and Safety Bill 2012 Under Review

Posted on July 3, 2012 by rodney itaki

The draft OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH BILL 2011 is now going for the second round of review. Interested people can email me to get a copy for review and feedback to appropriate authorities.

It is an exciting time in PNG right now. The National Elections have been completed and counting will start soon in most areas. Although Southern Highlands Province has already started the counting for the Ialibu-Pangia Open. There is also an increase in business activity, particularly in the mining and exploration, oil & gas and construction industries. As PNG goes through these changes, new laws, regulations and policies have to be written or reviewed. One such is the Occupational Health and Safety laws.

Occupational Medicine in PNG is non-existent right now. But I predict, it is something medical graduates in PNG may want to specialise in, in the years to come. Other health professionals may find themselves doing occupational health and travel medicine by default (like me!). It’s a situation of “swim or sink”.

I obtained a copy of the Occupational Health and Safety Bill 2011 and reading through it and will give my feedback. It’s an important milestone in PNG in the area of occupational medicine and something which I think health professionals in PNG either in the public service, NGOs or private industries should give an input to its development. If you want to review the draft bill, send me an email. I think this bill when it becomes a law will contribute significantly towards forming the foundation to develop occupational medicine in PNG.

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UPDATE: I had an interview on ABC Radio on the above post.

Listen to the podcast below:

http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/radio/onairhighlights/improving-workplace-health-and-safety-in-papua-new-guinea/987738

About rodney itaki

Primarycare Physician and Public Health Specialist. I am from Papua New Guinea. Currently living and working in American Samoa.
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43 Responses to Occupational Health and Safety Bill 2012 Under Review

  1. Dr.Tonges EPOS Zanggo says:
    September 14, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    I am a private practional in Port Moresby i am intersted in reading the draft and make comments

  2. Ludwig Nanawar says:
    September 19, 2012 at 10:50 am

    Rodney could your email me a copy?

    Thanks.

    Ludwig Nanawar.

  3. Health and Safety Support says:
    October 2, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    This website is truly valuable and the content is very information. I’ve bookmarked is please keep up the good work so I can share with others

  4. Tyson Fiedler says:
    October 12, 2012 at 4:11 am

    Hello Dr Rodney- I listened to your interview on ABC radio and would like to get a copy of the bill please.

    • rodney itaki says:
      October 15, 2012 at 11:21 pm

      I have sent the draft copy to your email.

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      • Theresa Goweli says:
        March 26, 2014 at 1:21 am

        Hi Rodney,

        Could you email me a copy of the latest? I am working on a task that requires me to answer this question: Where might you find information or data about OHS legislation and OHS requirements?

        Your reply and assistance will be greatly appreciated.

  5. Kate says:
    January 22, 2013 at 4:40 am

    Hi, I would like a copy of the draft legislation or the final legislation if that has come to pass.
    Thanks!

  6. Koima says:
    January 24, 2013 at 9:22 pm

    Hi, I am an OHS practional and would like to see and make some comment, Plaease send me a copy

  7. Bram Van Keer says:
    January 27, 2013 at 12:04 am

    Hi, i’m currently working as OHS Manager in PNG, can i have a copy please and any idea when this might be implemented

  8. Dr. Sylvester Lahe says:
    February 5, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    Hi Rodney, I am assisting with some OHS consultancy work, and kindly request a copy of the Draft or the Final Legislation. Thanks and keep up the great work.
    Sylvester Lahe
    Email: drsylvesterlahe@yahoo.com

  9. Gelinde Narekine says:
    February 12, 2013 at 4:23 am

    Hi Rodney, thumbs up for this great work. With an intense interest to understudy total quality management systems with a third world focus, I would certainly appreciate a copy of this draft document. Keep up the good work.

  10. Todd McKenzie says:
    March 12, 2013 at 5:54 am

    Hi Rodney, could you please send me a copy of the draft legislation.

    Cheers,
    Todd

  11. Imelda says:
    March 14, 2013 at 11:43 pm

    Hi Rodney,
    Could you send me a copy of the draft legislation. I have been searching in google particularly for Workplace safety act in private industries . Procurement industry is definately emerging in PNG due to the economic boom. I am really interested read a copy.
    Regards,
    Imelda

  12. Redi says:
    March 16, 2013 at 3:04 am

    Hi Rodney,
    Just what I needed! We are in the process of upgrading our workplace safety practice and I was searching for this particular bill. Please send me a copy of the OHS bill.

  13. Peter Popena says:
    April 29, 2013 at 1:28 am

    Hi Rodney, a very good effort and a good forum to share experiences in OHS for PNG. Can you forward me a copy of the bill.

    Thanks and regards,

    Peter

  14. Steven says:
    May 1, 2013 at 8:48 am

    Hi Rodney, if you are able to could you also send me a copy of the Bill?

    Regards

  15. Health and Safety says:
    June 17, 2013 at 2:30 am

    This website is a fantastic resource and such a delight to read..keep up the good work as I have added this to my bookmarks

  16. Lisa Ibrahim says:
    July 9, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    Hi Rodney, thank you kindly for sharing, I would be greatly appreciate a copy of the OHS Bil

  17. Bruce Hankinson says:
    July 31, 2013 at 10:41 am

    Hi Rodney. I do a fair bit of work in PNG and would really appreciate a copy of the Bill

  18. Henry Kupe says:
    September 5, 2013 at 8:33 am

    please email me a copy

  19. Melissa Watapi says:
    September 26, 2013 at 5:00 am

    Hi Rodney, I am currently doing my work in the area of OHS and would like a copy of this bill…thankyou for what you are doing

  20. Dr. Kash De Silva says:
    September 30, 2013 at 1:06 am

    Hi
    I would like to have a copy of the OHS bill or legilstation. Thank you

  21. Tino Sariman says:
    October 21, 2013 at 2:12 am

    Hi I am interested in OHS Bill. Please forward a copy

  22. Gregory Andoiye says:
    October 30, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    Hi Rodney,

    Can I please have a copy of the Bill?
    Thank you very much.

  23. Trevor Doke says:
    November 12, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    Hi Rodney,

    i would like a copy of the OHS Bill or Legislation.

    cheer’s

    Trevor

  24. Johnson Karipal says:
    November 13, 2013 at 8:53 am

    Hi Rodney, I thank you for the great job. I’m in the business of OHS implemtation projects and would like a copy of the draft legislation

  25. Solomon Bulu says:
    November 16, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    Hi Rodney, thanks for your valuable effort, I’m a Safety practitioner in my institution and would like to have the copy of the draft Bill or legislation. thank you so much,

  26. Watson W Tonari says:
    December 27, 2013 at 7:03 am

    Hi Rodney, i stumbled with some tips…to my rescue i guess you could assist. Kindly request a copy of the draft bill. I hope to find it useful. Kind regards!

  27. Darrel says:
    January 12, 2014 at 8:10 am

    Hi Rodney,

    I am in the aviation industry and would appreciate if you can send me a copy of the OHS Bill.

    I also have a question. How is the OHS Bill related to the Industrial Relations Act?Will appreciate your feedback on this

  28. Jacinta Towamwesi - Office Administrator - says:
    January 20, 2014 at 12:40 am

    We are currently in the process of establishing an OHS for our company and would like a copy of the finalised bill or legislation Act.

  29. Peter Maima says:
    January 24, 2014 at 2:56 am

    Hi Rod,
    I’m involved in assessing policy issues and would be nice have a copy of the OHS bill and add comments.

    Peter Maima

  30. Darrin Rouhan says:
    May 9, 2014 at 1:29 am

    Hi, could you please forward a copy to me, I constantly undertake high risk projects in PNG.
    Thank you

  31. James-sule Uloko says:
    June 19, 2014 at 6:54 am

    Good Morning Rodney,

    I would like a copy of the OHS Bill or Legislation

    Thanks
    JAMESS

  32. Sai Dowara says:
    July 15, 2014 at 10:35 pm

    Hi Rodney,
    I am studying Occupational Health and Safety and would appreciate if you can send me a copy of the OHS Bill.

  33. Cheryl says:
    July 21, 2014 at 11:27 pm

    Could I please have a copy of the bill?
    Thanks,

  34. Francisco says:
    July 25, 2014 at 2:14 am

    Hey there Iam a Business Management student at UPNG and as part of my assesment Iam writing a OHS Report so i would very much appreciate if you email me a copy of the OHS Bill.
    Thanks

  35. Jason says:
    August 22, 2014 at 2:26 am

    Hi I would like a copy of the bill if its still available and any updates to it being passed by parliment?

  36. Samuel says:
    October 14, 2014 at 5:55 am

    HI Rodney
    Can you please forward a copy of the new OH&S bill for PNG to me.
    Thanks
    Samuel

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