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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.
Construction Workforce’s Mental Health: Research and Policy Alignment in the Australian Construction Industry 2023 cover

Version:  2023.  (Current)
The Australian construction industry is facing a mental health crisis; poor mental health indicators are significantly higher than the all-industry average. This paper addresses the knowledge gap by reporting the results of a systematic review of peer-reviewed mental health research and reveals significant misalignment between existing research and Australian government regulation.
Spray painting and powder coating 2020 cover

NT WorkSafe

Version:  2020.  (Current)
Provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to manage health and safety risks associated with spray painting and powder coating.
Welding processes 2020 cover

NT WorkSafe

Version:  2020.  (Current)
Provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to manage health and safety risks associated with welding processes in their workplace.
Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination 2020 cover

NT WorkSafe

Version:  2020.  (Current)
Provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to effectively consult with workers who carry out work for the business or undertaking and who are (or are likely to be) directly affected by a health and safety matter.
Abrasive blasting 2021 cover

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

Version:  2021.  (Current)
Intended to be read by a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU). It provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to manage health and safety risks associated with abrasive blasting.
Concrete pumping 2019 cover

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

Version:  2019.  (Current)
Provides practical guidance to persons conducting a business or undertaking on how to comply with their health and safety duties when carrying out construction work involving concrete pumping.
Confined Spaces 2021 cover

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

Version:  2021.  (Current)
Provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to manage health and safety risks associated with work carried out in a confined space.
Construction and Operation of Solar Farms 2019 cover

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

Version:  2019.  (Current)
Provides practical guidance to duty holders on how to comply with their work health and safety and electrical safety duties during the design, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance and end of life management of solar farms.