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… Implementation Guidelines to the Victorian Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry July 2014 OFFICIAL …

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… 5 Relationship with National Code ....................................................................................... 6 … to employment ......................................................................... 7 Practices designed to avoid compliance with legal obligations … ........................................................... 12 6.1 Obligations in Expressions of Interest or tender response .............................................. 12 6.2 Contractor …

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… 1. Introduction The National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry (the National Code) was developed in 1997 jointly by the Commonwealth, state and territory governments. The …

… 2. Definitions The following are explanations of terms used in these Guidelines: a) Building and construction work includes: • all organised … a contract for building and construction work with the principal contractor. d) Construction Code Compliance Unit (CCCU) means the unit established to monitor compliance with and receive … Guidelines means the Australian Government Implementation Guidelines for the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry. h) OHS&R means occupational health, safety and …

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… building and construction means building and construction work undertaken by, or on behalf of a client agency. o) Responsible Minister means, in relation to a client agency, the Minister … contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. OFFICIAL Implementation Guidelines to the Victorian Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry July 2014 3 …

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… These Guidelines apply to all public building and construction work that is the subject of an expression of interest or request for tender on or after 1 July 2012. These Guidelines … consultant and/or related entities (as applicable) to comply with all aspects of the Victorian Code and these Guidelines. This includes but is not limited to allowing authorised personnel to: … clauses may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in Victorian Government contractual practice. 4 Implementation Guidelines to the Victorian Code of Practice for the Building and …

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… excluded) when undertaking privately funded building and construction work where expressions of interest or tenders were called for after 1 July 2012. b) These Guidelines apply solely to … that may be introduced from time to time to reflect changes in Victorian Government contractual practice. d) A party must require and actively ensure compliance with these Guidelines by any … without limiting the above, controls the tenderer. Implementation Guidelines to the Victorian Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry July 2014 5 …

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… 3.4 Relationship with National Code These Guidelines are intended to supplement and apply in addition to the requirements of the National Code. These Guidelines are to be interpreted in a manner that ensures that they … Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), the CCCU may issue (and may modify or withdraw from time to time) a Practice Direction declaring the extent to which and the circumstances in which the relevant …

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… 4. Legal and related obligations The National Code states that all parties must comply with the provisions of applicable: • awards and workplace arrangements which have been certified, registered or … will be given to the extent of non-compliance and the capacity for future compliance. 4.2 Practices designed to avoid compliance with legal obligations A party must not enter into, …

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… 4.4 Independent contractors Genuine independent contractors undertake a legitimate form of work on Victorian Government building and construction sites and must not be discriminated … engagement are inconsistent with these Guidelines. 8 Implementation Guidelines to the Victorian Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry July 2014 …

Book 2 - Guide to External Waterproofing - Balcony Decks 2017 cover

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Book 2 - Guide to External Waterproofing - Balcony Decks

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Master Builders Australia

Version: 2017 Revised Edition. (Current)

A guide to waterproofing of balconies and decks.

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… INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW The creation of this manual for best practice in the waterproofing of external areas is the result of a chance meeting of several … The minimum performance requirements for waterproofing are set out in the National Construction Code (NCC)/Building Code of Australia (BCA). As of the time of producing this guide for high …

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… Contents | Tables and Illustrations CHAPTER 1: WATERPROOFING SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS 1 ■ 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW The minimum performance requirements for waterproofing are set out in the National Construction Code of Australia (NCC)/Building Code of Australia (BCA). As of the time of printing this guide, … “Guides to Waterproofing” series of guides is to document current high quality building practice with the intent of reducing the high incidence of waterproofing failures. ■ 1.1 …

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… CHAPTER 2: EXPOSURE CATEGORY CLASSIFICATIONS 2 ■ 2.1 TERRAIN CATEGORIES For the purpose of this guide, Terrain Categories I and II as defined by AS 2048-1977 Code of Practice for Installation and Maintenance of Aluminium Windows in Buildings are termed ‘Exposed …

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… CHAPTER 17: PLAN AND PREPARE ■ 17.1 GENERAL INFORMATION Plan And Prepare For Waterproofing Installation Pre-installation considerations 1. Confirm that the recommended preparatory … and Safety Act 2011, Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 other relevant legislation and the Codes of Practice for WHS Consultation and Risk Assessment. For specific information, contact SafeWork …

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… ■ 19.9 CLEANING UP The work area needs to be cleared and unused materials need to be disposed of, stored for re-use and or recycled according to appropriate legislation, regulations, and codes of practice and the job specification. Plant, tools and other equipment needs to be cleaned, …

Maintaining registration - Design and Building Practitioners 2021 cover

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Maintaining registration - Design and Building Practitioners

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NSW Fair Trading

Version: 2021. (Current)

From 1 July 2021, Design and Building Practitioners working on class 2 buildings need to register under a new Compliance Declaration Scheme.

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… have new obligations to maintain their registration. This new registration scheme is part of a reform program to restore confidence in the residential construction industry and make sure … more about the Design and Building Practitioners Act on our website. These new obligations are: Code of practice CPD Record keeping Insurance Looking for information on new obligations for regulated …

Concrete Pumping Safe Work Australia code of practice cover

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Guide to managing risk in construction: Concrete pumping

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Safe Work Australia

Version: SEPTEMBER 2021 (Current)

Provides practical guidance to assist duty holders, primarily a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU), to manage risks to health and safety associated with concrete pumping in construction work.

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… 1. Introduction What is concrete pumping? Concrete pumping is the transportation of a freshly mixed batch of concrete via a system of pipes to a specific location on a … obligations under WHS laws. It should be read in conjunction with the following: • • • Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks Model Code of Practice: Managing the risks …

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… your WHS regulator. Further information on work health and safety duties is in the model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace and the model Code of Practice: How to …

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… and any changes that may result. Further information on consultation requirements is in the Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, co-operation and co-ordination. The risk …

Book 3 - Guide to Planter Box Waterproofing 2017 cover

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Book 3 - Guide to Planter Box Waterproofing

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Master Builders Australia

Version: 2017 Revised Edition. (Current)

A guide to waterproofing of planter boxes.

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… Contents | Tables and Illustrations PREAMBLE AND CREDITS The creation of this manual of best practice in the waterproofing of external areas is the result of a chance meeting of several … The minimum performance requirements for waterproofing are set out in the National Construction Code 2016 (NCC). In 2012 two Australian Standards were published for External Waterproofing, …

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… core concrete block work, they must be reinforced and core filled with concrete. ■ Inside face of block walls should be struck flush with voids filled and protrusions ground smooth or the … be rendered. A bagged finish on the inside face of a block planter box wall is not accepted practice because it creates a friable substrate that will not support a bonded overlaying … that exceed 6 meters in length will require movement joints in accordance with the masonry code. It is preferable to reduce the size of the planters to avoid the installation of movement …

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… Requirements Identify signage, barricade and scaffolding requirements: Contact the site safety officer to determine site-specific safety requirements, which can include: ■ Site induction ■ … and Safety Act 2011, Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 other relevant legislation and the Codes of Practice for WHS Consultation and Risk Assessment. For specific information, contact SafeWork …

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Tower Crane Safety for PCBU’s

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SafeWork NSW

Version: 2022. (Current)

This checklist can be used by principal contractors and site supervisors to manage the risks of tower crane activities on construction sites.

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… This checklist can be used by principal contractors and site supervisors to manage the risks of tower crane activities on construction sites. Principal contractors and builders have a duty … intended to be exhaustive and reference should be made to appropriate legislation, standards, Codes of Practice and Guides. On-the-spot fines of up to $3,600 for businesses and $720 for individuals …

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… (Is it fenced/hoarded and warning signs) Are there controls in place to minimise the risk of workers and others from being struck by falling objects from tower crane loads? (Is a … Safe Work Australia ‘Guide to Tower Cranes’ Safe Work Australia ‘General guide to cranes’ Codes of practice Work near overhead powerlines code of practice Managing risks of plant in the workplace …

Guide To Managing Risks Of Exposure To Whole-Body Vibration In Workplaces 2016 cover

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Guide To Managing Risks Of Exposure To Whole-Body Vibration In Workplaces

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Safe Work Australia

Version: 2016. (Current)

Provides information on how to manage risks associated with vibrating machinery in the workplace, and in particular whole-body vibration.

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… GUIDE TO MANAGING RISKS OF EXPOSURE TO WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION IN WORKPLACES 1 This Guide provides information on how to … is not recommended. Workers should be asked to fill out the worker discomfort survey in the Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks to help identify if they are at risk. This may also help you …

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… GUIDE TO MANAGING RISKS OF EXPOSURE TO WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION IN WORKPLACES 4 If after implementing the above control … Cold weather or conditions may accelerate or worsen the severity of back pain so it is good practice to make sure those working in the cold are provided with warm and if necessary, … the system is working as planned. More information on the risk management process is in the Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks. More information on managing the …

… GUIDE TO MANAGING RISKS OF EXPOSURE TO WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION IN WORKPLACES 6 easy to get into and easy to adjust for … at risk workers you can also ask workers to fill out the worker discomfort survey in the Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks. October 2016 …

A guide to Australian building product conformity 2018. cover

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A guide to Australian building product conformity

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Australian Building Codes Board

Version: 2018. (Current)

A guide for those businesses and building professionals that must ensure the products and materials they procure and use in building and construction are ‘fit for purpose’ and conform and comply with Australian building laws and standards and any other local requirements.

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… Figure 3.1 demonstrates the compliance hierarchy of the NCC. Figure 3.1: NCC compliance hierarchy The Australian Building Codes Board is responsible for the National Construction Code. The Code includes both the … to. The National Construction Code references many Australian Standards. How the NCC works in practice Planning and Building Regulation State and Territory planning and building laws provide …

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Guide To Measuring And Assessing Workplace Exposure To Hand-Arm Vibration 2016 cover

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Guide To Measuring And Assessing Workplace Exposure To Hand-Arm Vibration

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Safe Work Australia

Version: 2016. (Current)

Provides information for occupational hygienists, ergonomists, and other professionals involved in the measurement and assessment of workplace vibration exposures from vibrating plant, in particular hand-held and hand-guided power tools.

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