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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.
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.
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.
Technical Solution Sheet 7.08: Mechanical Services Split System Air conditioner (VIC) 2020 cover

Victorian Building Authority

Version:  2020.  (Current)
Specifies the requirements for the safe discharge of water from a split system air conditioner.
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.