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Workplace amenities and work environment 1st edition, 2008. cover

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Workplace amenities and work environment

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WorkSafe Victoria

Version: 1st edition, 2008. (Current)

Provides practical guidance to those who have duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (the OHS Act) or Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 (the Regulations) on how to comply with those duties or obligations.

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… 26. Workplace amenities need to be maintained so that they continue to meet the needs of employees. This means they need to be hygienic, safe, secure and in serviceable condition. … consulting the affected employees and HSRs. Reviews also need to be done when: • • • • work practices, equipment or workplaces are modified more employees are engaged new work processes … and facilities. For example, new buildings and major renovations must comply with the Building Code of Australia. It specifies, amongst other things, the number of toilets that need to be …

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… 114. Sufficient clear space needs to be allocated to ensure employees have the full range of movement required to do the job and can move without strain or injury. 115. The space … to ensure that workplaces that are buildings comply with the space allocation in the Building Code of Australia, table D1.13 Area per person according to use. Further information on workspace can be found in WorkSafe’s Code of practice for manual handling. 22 Compliance code / Workplace amenities and work environment …

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… 154. WorkSafe’s Communicating occupational health and safety across languages compliance code contains practical advice to employers in providing information to employees in languages … employees, managers and supervisors are instructed and trained in the procedures and regular practice runs of all relevant procedures are held. Emergency response features and equipment 156. Employers …

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… Appendices Appendix B – Consultation By law, employers must consult with employees on a range of matters that directly affect (or are likely to directly affect) their health and safety, so … – the work performed at the workplace doing any other thing prescribed by the Regulations. In practice, this means that when planning to implement measures identified in this compliance code, or when making decisions to implement alternative measures to those specified in this …

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… Appendices Appendix D – Documents associated with this compliance code The Australian Standards and other references listed below are not incorporated into this compliance code. This means that they do not form part of this compliance code, although they may have regulatory status in their own right. They are … and Safety Regulations 2007 Health (Legionella) Regulations 2001 WorkSafe publications Code of practice for manual handling Compliance code – Communicating occupational health and safety …

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… regularly, at least daily? Are amenities and facilities reviewed periodically eg when work practices or workplaces are modified, more employees are engaged, new work processes are introduced or an incident impacting on the health, safety or welfare of employees occurs? 44 Compliance code / Workplace amenities and work environment WorkSafe Victoria …

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Excavation

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WorkSafe Victoria

Version: 2nd edition, 2019. (Current)

Provides practical guidance for those who have duties or obligations in relation to excavation sites under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act) and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (OHS Regulations).

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… Preface This compliance code (Code) provides practical guidance for those who have duties or obligations in relation to … 2017 (OHS Regulations). The Code was developed by WorkSafe Victoria (WorkSafe). Representatives of employers and employees were consulted during its preparation. It was made under the OHS Act … Regulations should use the Code together with this legislation. This Code replaces the Code of Practice (No.8) – Safety precautions in trenching operations (1988), which is no longer in force …

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… 22. It is important to consult with your employees as early as possible at each step of the risk management process, including when planning to: matters over which the employer has … a way that is safe and without risks to health. This should include correcting any unsafe work practices as soon as possible. 31. Where the employees undertaking the work are new and … contractor) engaged by the employer in relation to WorkSafe Victoria Excavation compliance code 7 …

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… Part 2 – Overview of the risk management process Note: In addition to the above hierarchy of control for … 54. 57. Part 2.4 – Review and revision of risk controls 58. Parts 4 to 6 of this Code provide information about risk controls for excavation work. 56. A person who is required … Maintenance of risk controls needs to include: • monitoring excavation activities and work practices • regular inspections of physical controls such as trench shields and shoring or …

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… Part 3 – Planning excavation work • the provision of first aid to a person who has become engulfed. OHS Regulations r331(3)(a) 102. The employer … do not respond, are delayed or are unable to deal with the emergency. 20 Excavation compliance code 106. Employers must provide information, instruction and training to employees as is … Employers should include such training as part of the site specific induction training. Regular practice runs of all relevant procedures should be held. 107. An employer should not assume that …

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… Part 6 – Reducing the risk of ground collapse 210. The ideal placement for a trench shield is when it rests on the bottom … was designed to withstand. Earth pressures are reduced when correct benching and battering practices are used. Figure 16 provides an example of a trench shield placed in a slope battered … lifting equipment or load. Figure 16 – Shield in slope battered trench 42 Excavation compliance code WorkSafe Victoria …

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… Part 6 – Reducing the risk of ground collapse 261. Method 2 – With this method (see Figures 29a and 29b), backfilling progresses from one end of the excavation to the other. This is useful practice when the excavation has restricted access. 262. Backfill is placed in the excavation … 29a – Removing solider set ground supports, method 2 WorkSafe Victoria Excavation compliance code 55 …

Hazardous manual handling 2nd edition, 2019. cover

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Hazardous manual handling

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WorkSafe Victoria

Version: 2nd edition, 2019. (Current)

Provides practical guidance for those who have duties or obligations in relation to hazardous manual handling under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act) and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (OHS Regulations).

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… Preface This compliance code (Code) provides practical guidance for those who have duties or obligations in relation to … 2017 (OHS Regulations). The Code was developed by WorkSafe Victoria (WorkSafe). Representatives of employers and employees were consulted during its preparation. It was made under the OHS Act … Regulations should use the Code together with this legislation. This Code replaces the Code of Practice (No. 25) – Manual Handling (2000), which is no longer in force and effect. While the …

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… Part 5 – Review and revision of risk control measures 127. Employers should consider and consult with employees and HSRs on … • relevant reputable technical standards (for example, Australian Standards) • industry practice • associations (industry, employer, employee, professional and trade unions) c) Review … which perform the same or similar work. WorkSafe Victoria Hazardous manual handling compliance code 41 …

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Demolition

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WorkSafe Victoria

Version: 2nd edition, 2019. (Current)

Provides practical guidance for those who have duties or obligations in relation to demolition sites under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act) and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (OHS Regulations).

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… Preface This compliance code (Code) provides practical guidance for those who have duties or obligations in relation to … 2017 (OHS Regulations). The Code was developed by WorkSafe Victoria (WorkSafe). Representatives of employers and employees were consulted during its preparation. It was made under the OHS Act … Regulations should use the Code together with this legislation. This Code replaces the Code Of Practice (No.14) – Demolition (1991), which is no longer in force and effect. While the guidance …

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… represented by an HSR, the consultation must involve that HSR (with or without the involvement of the employees directly). If the employer and the employees have agreed to procedures for … a way that is safe and without risks to health. This should include correcting any unsafe work practices as soon as possible. 31. Where the employees undertaking the work are new and … implemented. Information, instruction, training and supervision 26. 28. Demolition compliance code 7 …

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… Part 2 – Overview of the risk management process Maintaining risk controls 52. 53. A person who is required by the … demolition work becomes available to the employer • monitoring demolition activities and work practices • frequent inspections of physical controls such as guards or scaffolding • if, for … risk during their review of control measures). OHS Regulations r326(2) Demolition compliance code 13 …

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… the principal contractor at a demolition workplace need to inform all persons at the workplace of the presence of hazardous materials, and arrange for the safe removal and disposal of the … risks where there are hazardous materials present. See the Hazardous substances compliance code and the Code of practice for the storage and handling of dangerous goods at worksafe.vic.gov.au for specific …

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Foundries

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WorkSafe Victoria

Version: 1st edition, 2008. (Current)

Provides practical guidance to those who have duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (the OHS Act) or Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 (the Regulations). It shows how to comply with those duties or obligations.

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… Introduction • employers must instruct employees in fire-fighting procedures, the use of fire-fighting equipment, and what to do in the event of a molten metal spill • employers must … to make the workplace safe. Controlling OHS hazards and risks 13. Good health and safety practice requires the elimination and control of hazards and risks. This is best achieved by a … refer to WorkSafe’s Controlling OHS hazards and risks – A handbook for workplaces. 4 Compliance code / Foundries WorkSafe Victoria …

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… a poison that accumulates in the body. It enters the body by ingestion and inhalation. Symptoms of lead exposure include headaches, tiredness, irritability, constipation, nausea, stomach pains … duty holders must also comply with Part 4.4 (Lead) of the Regulations, and the compliance code for lead. Duty holders must also be able to demonstrate the implementation of controls to … exposure time); restricting employee access to process areas; preventing dry sweeping; work practices and equipment produce a minimum of residue • task specific protective clothing and …

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… cracked or suspect metal is added to a furnace with a dry hearth • s ealed or closed sections of scrap and charge that may contain moisture or contaminant are opened • c lose-packed blocks … required or not recommended. In all cases, the alloy supplier needs to be consulted for correct practices for addition to metal. 81. Where a substance is to be introduced to molten metal, such … is aware of and fully trained in the hazards of adding substances. WorkSafe Victoria Compliance code / Foundries 27 …

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… metal 85. Precautions need to be taken when moving molten metal around the foundry, regardless of how much metal is being moved. 86. Putting a lid on the transfer vessel when practical is a … to prevent accidental tilting • w here ladles are carried by hand, safe manual handling practices such as two-person lift, safe-grip points and other ergonomic considerations are … before use to remove any moisture absorbed from the atmosphere. WorkSafe Victoria Compliance code / Foundries 29 …

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… metal Moving molten metal with a forklift 87. Using a forklift to move crucibles or receptacles of molten metal is a common practice in many foundry operations. To control the risks, employers need to ensure that: • f … through their breathing zone • primary PPE is worn by employees (see page 35). 30 Compliance code / Foundries WorkSafe Victoria …

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… Working with molten metal Housekeeping After casting 93. When casting is complete, a number of tasks need to be done to ensure the foundry is safe for the next casting process. To control … or the body. Also see page 9. To control the risks, employers need to ensure that: • work practices and equipment produce a minimum of residue • plant, fixtures and structures are … dry and off the floor in suitable racks at a height that is easily accessible. 32 Compliance code / Foundries WorkSafe Victoria …

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… Appendices Appendix C – Consultation By law, employers must consult with employees on a range of matters that directly affect (or are likely to directly affect) their health and safety, so … – the work performed at the workplace • doing any other thing prescribed by the Regulations. In practice, this means that when planning to implement measures identified in this compliance code, or when making decisions to implement alternative measures to those specified in this …

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… standards Employers are required to ensure that no employee is exposed to an airborne level of a hazardous substance that is above the national exposure standard as set out by the … • the risk to health is largely managed through administrative controls (ie safe work practices or systems of work such as job rotation) • there is evidence that the risk controls … or ingestion is a significant route of exposure such as with exposure to lead. 42 Compliance code / Foundries WorkSafe Victoria …

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… biological monitoring. This is because biological monitoring takes into account all routes of exposure (ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption), while atmospheric monitoring only … existing controls, providing portable or temporary ventilation, adopting modified work practices, providing personal protective equipment (PPE) or ceasing work while normal control … to substances or to detect excessive absorption of substances. WorkSafe Victoria Compliance code / Foundries 43 …

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… Appendices Requirement Yes No N/A Is there proper fitting and testing of clothing and equipment? Is there regular cleaning/disinfecting of clothing and equipment? Is … including elimination, substitution, engineering controls and changing systems of work or work practices • changes in technology and state of knowledge about protective clothing and equipment • the workplace’s protective clothing and equipment program. 48 Compliance code / Foundries WorkSafe Victoria …

Facilities in construction 1st edition, 2018. cover

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Facilities in construction

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WorkSafe Victoria

Version: 1st edition, 2018. (Current)

Provides practical guidance for those who have duties or obligations in relation to the provision of facilities at construction site workplaces under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act) and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (OHS Regulations).

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… Preface This compliance code (Code) provides practical guidance for those who have duties or obligations in relation to the provision of facilities at construction site workplaces under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 … Regulations should use the Code together with this legislation. This Code replaces the Code of Practice (No. 13) – Building and Construction Workplaces (1990) which is no longer in force and …

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… Are change rooms provided for employees and contractors who are required to change in and out of clothing? Do change rooms provide appropriate privacy for male and female employees and … put in place for the type and number of facilities to be reviewed periodically (eg when work practices or workplaces are modified, more employees and contractors are engaged, new work … of employees and contractors occurs)? WorkSafe Victoria Facilities in construction compliance code 14 …

Removing asbestos in workplaces 2nd edition, 2019. cover

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Removing asbestos in workplaces

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WorkSafe Victoria

Version: 2nd edition, 2019. (Current)

Provides practical guidance for those who have duties or obligations in relation to asbestos under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act) or the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (OHS Regulations).

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… and experience to carry out the relevant function. OHS Regulations r207(1)(c) For the purposes of determining if airborne asbestos fibres are likely to equal or exceed one half the asbestos … to identify the likelihood of exposure to airborne asbestos fibres in relation to specific work practices • the ability to interpret paraoccupational air monitoring reports for friable removal … and experience are appropriate. WorkSafe Victoria Removing asbestos in workplaces compliance code 107 …

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… (specify): Security fencing to prevent unauthorised access to removal area 4. Controls/work practices to control airborne asbestos ﬁbres No power tools (hammer/pinch bar/scraper/knife/ … Dust Class H vacuum cleaner Spray with water Wet-wipe Dust Class H vacuum cleaner Wash Dispose of as asbestos waste Dispose of as asbestos waste Launder at laundry equipped to launder … lined waste skips Other (specify): WorkSafe Victoria Removing asbestos in workplaces compliance code 129 …

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… Appendix H – Exposure standard and atmospheric monitoring Results of atmospheric monitoring can only be directly compared to the exposure standard if monitoring … required? • the risk to health is largely managed through administrative controls (ie safe work practices or systems of work) and employees do not always follow these practices – perhaps due … that may adversely affect employee exposure. Removing asbestos in workplaces compliance code 133 …

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… publications issued by WorkSafe and SWA. Further information and advice can be obtained from professionals such as occupational hygienists. Who can conduct the atmospheric monitoring? … level of effectiveness, providing portable or temporary ventilation, adopting modified work practices or providing PPE. Results of atmospheric monitoring to be available An employer must … whether a laboratory is approved by NATA. 134 Removing asbestos in workplaces compliance code WorkSafe Victoria …

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… used to enclose the areas where the asbestos removal work is being performed. 8. • the quantity of asbestos proposed to be removed • in relation to ACM: – whether the ACM is friable or … details regarding: Administrative controls to be implemented, including: • security • work practices. 9. Methods of cleaning following asbestos removal work. 10. Names of persons engaged … protective clothing and PPE. WorkSafe Victoria Removing asbestos in workplaces compliance code 155 …

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… Appendix R – Documents associated with this compliance code The references listed are not incorporated into this Code; they are included to provide an indication of sources of additional information. This means the references do not form part of this Code. … Note that some references may have legal status in their own right. Safe Work Australia Code of Practice, 2016, How to safely remove asbestos Safe Work Australia Code of Practice, 2016, How to …

Managing exposure to crystallinesilica: Engineered stone 2nd edition, 2022. cover

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Managing exposure to crystalline silica: Engineered stone

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WorkSafe Victoria

Version: 2nd edition, 2022. (Current)

Provides practical guidance for those who have duties or obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act) and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (OHS Regulations), in relation to exposure to crystalline silica dust as a result of working with engineered stone.

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… hazards 86. Engineered stone processes including the cutting, grinding, or abrasive polishing of engineered stone generate a large amount of crystalline silica dust. When these processes are … to break areas such as lunch rooms, due to poor housekeeping and personal decontamination practices. 93. Employers should also consider the potential risk to persons other than … • wind or air movement. 18 Managing exposure to crystalline silica: Engineered stone compliance code WorkSafe Victoria …

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… employee exposure is not exceeding the exposure standard • check the ongoing effectiveness of any control measures • check that any new controls are working effectively • inform employees … • help choose the right kind of respiratory protection • when there are changes to work practices, the materials being used or the work environment • inform health monitoring … undertaken health monitoring in accordance with the OHS Regulations (refer to Part 4 of this Code) and that health monitoring included biological monitoring. OHS Regulations r166(2) 22 Who …

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… Part 3 – Working with engineered stone Workshop layout Work practices 199. The layout of engineered stone processing workshops needs to be designed to … to minimise exposure 38 Managing exposure to crystalline silica: Engineered stone compliance code WorkSafe Victoria …

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… slabs after fabrication to remove residual dust • good housekeeping, including regular cleaning of work areas and equipment • ensuring employees remove contaminated clothing before leaving the … information about personal decontamination see paragraph 250). 201. In addition to safe work practices, warning signs need to be erected to clearly communicate silica dust hazards and … signage WorkSafe Victoria Managing exposure to crystalline silica: Engineered stone compliance code 39 …

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… include matters such as: • information, instruction and training in personal decontamination practices • housekeeping practices 206. In providing adequate information, instruction and … about matters such as: • the risk management process • waste management practices • maintenance of power tools and mechanical plant • information provided by the manufacturer or supplier about … OHS Regulations r319ZC 40 Managing exposure to crystalline silica: Engineered stone compliance code WorkSafe Victoria …

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… Rags used to clean up silica dust are contaminated waste and need to be contained and disposed of as soon as possible, in a manner that eliminates the release of airborne respirable … of the work area needs to be conducted at the end of each day. To ensure good housekeeping practices: • implement daily and thorough housekeeping and cleaning procedures for wet slurry … WorkSafe Victoria Managing exposure to crystalline silica: Engineered stone compliance code 49 …

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… Part 4 – Health monitoring What health monitoring involves 291. The types of medical tests required for employees who have been exposed to crystalline silica can vary … lung function testing (spirometry and gas transfer tests) • chest x-rays and/or CT scans. Best practice health monitoring for crystalline silica exposure Best practice for the types of tests … so the advice from your specialist medical practitioner may differ to the guidance in this code. For more information on the recommended tests go to the WorkSafe website at …

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… Appendix B – References The references listed below are not incorporated into this compliance code. This means that they do not form part of this compliance code, although they may have regulatory status in their own right. They are … the risks of respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone in the workplace: Code of Practice • Safe Work Australia: Workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants • Safe …

Providing employment, planning and consultation about return to work 1st edition, 2007. cover

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Providing employment, planning and consultation about return to work

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WorkSafe Victoria

Version: 1st edition, 2007. (Current)

Provides practical guidance to employers who have obligations under Part 4 (Return to Work) of the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 (the Act) on how to comply with those obligations.

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… is a medical practitioner or healthcare provider who has issued the worker with a Certificate of Capacity under the Act. A worker has the right to choose their own treating health … treating health practitioners do not have obligations under the Act. Ringing a busy medical practice and seeking to speak to a practitioner is unlikely to succeed. It would be more … as appropriate into planning and implementing the worker’s return to work. Compliance code 1 of 4: Providing employment, planning and consulting about return to work WorkSafe Victoria …

First aid in the workplace 1st edition, 2021. cover

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First aid in the workplace

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WorkSafe Victoria

Version: 1st edition, 2021. (Current)

Provides practical guidance for those who have duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act) and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (OHS Regulations).

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… to develop and implement first aid procedures to ensure employees have a clear understanding of first aid arrangements in their workplace. For example, the procedures need to include: … aid facilities (such as first aid rooms) • the way work is performed is changed, or new work practices are introduced • first aid kit contents and review dates • there has been an incident … blood and body fluids or substances (see Appendix E). 24 First aid in the workplace compliance code WorkSafe Victoria …

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… precautions means assuming that all blood and body substances or fluids are a potential source of infection, independent of diagnosis or perceived risk. There are infectious diseases in the … infection are the only effective defence. Employers need to develop and implement policies and practices to minimise the risk of disease transmission in the workplace. Principles of infection … hand hygiene after contact with respiratory secretions. First aid in the workplace compliance code 39 …

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… Appendix E – Standard precautions for infection control Safe disposal of sharps Sharps (eg needles and syringes) are a major cause of incidents involving potential … need to be handled with care. They should not be bent, broken or re-sheathed, as these unsafe practices are common causes of sharps’ injuries. Sharps need to be disposed of in a … safely. Hand hygiene needs to be performed afterwards. 40 First aid in the workplace compliance code WorkSafe Victoria …

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