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Reduction in workplace exposure standard for respirable crystalline silica: For businesses and workers to minimise risks when working with silica 2020 cover

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

Version:  2020.  (Current)
The national workplace exposure standard for respirable crystalline silica has been halved from an eight hour time-weighted average airborne concentration of 0.1 milligrams per cubic metre (mg/m3) to 0.05 mg/m3; this new workplace exposure standard takes effect in Queensland from 1 July 2020.
Managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in the stone benchtop industry: Code of practice 2019 2019 cover

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

Version:  2019.  (Current)
Silicosis is preventable by using proper controls to eliminate or minimise expo sure to respirable crystalline silica dust in the workplace.
Building permits and other exemptions BP-02 | Amending a building permit 2023 cover

Victorian Building Authority

Version:  2023.  (Current)
This Practice Note provides guidance for building surveyors for amending a building permit in compliance with the Building Act 1993 and the Building Regulations 2018.
Silica safety in construction (excluding tunnelling work) 2023 cover

SafeWork NSW

Version:  2023.  (Current)
This following checklist can be used by principal contractors and builders to identify and manage silica dust exposure risks on construction sites.
Mechanical Services MS 05. Evaporative coolers: Drainage provisions 2023 cover

Victorian Building Authority

Version:  2023.  (Current)
Drainage DR 05: Junctions in gravity discharge sanitary and drainage systems 2023 cover

Victorian Building Authority

Version:  2023.  (Current)
This Practice Note provides guidance on the use of junction fittings installed in gravity discharge sanitary and drainage systems.
Multi-Storey Residential Buildings: Warranty Insurance Exception 2018 cover

Victorian Building Authority

Version:  2018  (Current)
This practice note explains the exception from Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) requirements that applies to builders of multi-storey residential buildings.
Waterproofing of Wet Areas 2023 cover

Victorian Building Authority

Version:  2023.  (Current)
To assist the industry preparing for changes coming in on 1 May 2023, reduce the risk of non-compliant installation of waterproofing systems, and provide an understanding of the key changes for waterproofing for NCC 2022.
Safety Checklist: Working at Heights in Construction 2023 cover

SafeWork NSW

Version:  2023.  (Current)
This checklist can be used by persons conducting a business or undertaking, principle contractors, and site supervisors to conduct basic inspections to look for common working at heights hazards.
The pocket guide to ladder safety: For micro and small businesses and subcontractors 2023 cover

SafeWork NSW

Version:  2023.  (Current)
This guide provides useful information for common health and safety issues relating to the use of ladders relevant to New South Wales WHS laws.