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… Consulting workers WHS Act section 47 Duty to consult workers WHS Act section 48 Nature of consultation A PCBU must consult, so far as is reasonably practicable, with workers who carry … confined space are eliminated or minimised as far as is reasonably practicable. Confined spaces Code of Practice Page 11 of 54 …

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… Further guidance on consultation is available in the Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination. Principal …

… space work, and design or lay out a work area that includes a confined space. The supervisors of these workers are also relevant workers. Retraining or refresher training should be provided … space entry permit, and the control measures implemented for their protection. Confined spaces Code of Practice Page 13 of 54 …

… 2. Duty of designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers, installers and constructors The design, manufacture or modification of any plant or structure that includes a confined space can significantly affect the risks … and located in a position that persons and equipment can pass through easily. Confined spaces Code of Practice Page 14 of 54 …

… the necessary protective clothing and equipment to pass through, and to permit the rescue of all people who may enter the confined space. A safe means of access to and within the … be rescued. For further guidance please refer to AS 2865–2009: Confined spaces. Confined spaces Code of Practice Page 15 of 54 …

… be implemented to control risks. It will help to: − − − − identify which workers are at risk of exposure determine what sources and processes are causing that risk identify if and what kind … smaller spaces within a space and concealed electrical or mechanical parts. Confined spaces Code of Practice Page 16 of 54 …

… entrances and exits make it difficult to rescue injured workers or to get equipment in or out of the confined space. In some cases, entrances and exits may be very large but their location … levels of 19.5 per cent to 23.5 per cent by volume are considered to be safe. Confined spaces Code of Practice Page 17 of 54 …

… Some situations can cause the level of oxygen to dramatically decrease, leading to an oxygen-deficient atmosphere and possible … produced during biological processes, for example methane in a sewer displaced during purging of a confined space with an inert gas to remove flammable or toxic vapours or gases depleted … and AS 1674.2:2007: Safety in welding and allied processes – Electrical. Confined spaces Code of Practice Page 18 of 54 …

… Figure 1 Example of ‘bridging’ which may result in engulfment 3.3. Other hazards Uncontrolled introduction of substances The uncontrolled introduction of substances such as steam, water or other liquids, … pits are examples of confined spaces where biological hazards may be present. Confined spaces Code of Practice Page 19 of 54 …

… associated with plant may result in entanglement, crushing, cutting, piercing or shearing of parts of a person’s body. Sources of mechanical hazards include plant such as augers, … circuits and electrically powered plant are used. Further guidance is available in the Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace. Skin contact with hazardous substances The …

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Code of Practice Managing psychosocial hazards

Publisher

SafeWork NSW

Version: (Current)

This Code of Practice on how to manage psychosocial hazards at work is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the New South Wales Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act).

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… a specific product or provide a service. WHS risks may result from supply chain arrangements, practices, or shared systems. Each PCBU in the supply chain must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of all workers that they engage, cause to engage, influence or direct; and must consult all … and other persons affected by the activities in the supply chain. For further advice, see the Code of Practice Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination. Adequate …

… or technologies. Psychosocial hazards can arise from organisational-wide systems, work practices and cultural issues. Where this occurs, information about psychosocial hazards may … organisation or work group is structured, how work is designed and managed, or from the actions of others such as contractors, partners, or suppliers. The hazard identification process should … from WHS focus group discussions • work-related psychosocial hazard and incidents reports CODE OF PRACTICE – MANAGING PSYCHOSOCIAL HAZARDS AT WORK 17 …

… giving your workers the option to respond anonymously may improve the response rate and quality of the information you receive. Ideally this information should be collected from a … Assessment survey and resources which may suit your purposes are at the People at Work website. CODE OF PRACTICE – MANAGING PSYCHOSOCIAL HAZARDS AT WORK 19 …

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… To improve the accuracy of this process it is suggested you separately consider and rate risks to health and safety that … systems of work Safe systems of work are organisational rules, policies, procedures and work practices that must be developed and followed to ensure workers and others are not harmed by any … for rest and recovery, standards and procedures to manage hazardous tasks, and policies and CODE OF PRACTICE – MANAGING PSYCHOSOCIAL HAZARDS AT WORK 21 …

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… what additional controls are ‘reasonably practicable’, the PCBU should weigh up the elements of what is ‘reasonably practicable’ as set out in section 18 of the WHS Act. that controls will … to the seriousness and likelihood of potential harm. For example, where there is a reasonably CODE OF PRACTICE – MANAGING PSYCHOSOCIAL HAZARDS AT WORK 23 …

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… When investigations are undertaken, especially around allegations of serious misconduct or harmful workplace behaviours, the PCBU should ensure that: • those … notifications, it may be reported as a grievance or complaint, or as a potential breach of a code of conduct or professional standards. Where there are existing systems in place to … record, an inspector could, for example, ask for statements from affected workers. CODE OF PRACTICE – MANAGING PSYCHOSOCIAL HAZARDS AT WORK 25 …

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… APPENDICES CODE OF PRACTICE – MANAGING PSYCHOSOCIAL HAZARDS AT WORK 27 …

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… THIS CODE OF PRACTICE PROVIDES PRACTICAL GUIDANCE ON HOW TO MANAGE PSYCHOSOCIAL HAZARDS AT WORK Disclaimer This publication may contain information about the regulation and enforcement of work health and safety in NSW. It may include some of your obligations under some of the …

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Code of practice Managing electrical risks in the workplace

Publisher

SafeWork NSW

Version: 2014. (Current)

Provides practical guidance to PCBUs on managing electrical risks in the workplace.

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… WHS Regulation clause 35 Managing risks to health and safety WHS Regulation clause 36 Hierarchy of control measures WHS Regulation clause 37 Maintenance of control measures WHS Regulation clause 38 Review of control measures This Code provides guidance on how to manage electrical risks in the workplace using the following … working as planned. Further guidance on the general risk management process is in the Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks. Consulting workers WHS Act section 47 Duty …

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… safety matters and assists in reducing work-related injuries and disease. The broad definition of a ‘worker’ under the WHS Act means a PCBU must consult, so far as is reasonably practicable, … safety of everyone at the workplace. Further guidance on consultation is available in the Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination. Information, …

… protect all persons from risks to their health and safety arising from work carried out as part of the conduct of the business or undertaking. The PCBU must ensure that information, training … and specific skills required to carry out the work. Managing electrical risks in the workplace Code of Practice Page 13 of 76 …

… that could potentially cause harm to people. Hazards generally arise from the following aspects of work and their interaction:     physical work environment equipment, materials and … the risk so far as is reasonably practicable. Managing electrical risks in the workplace Code of Practice Page 14 of 76 …

… You can identify potential electrical hazards in a number of different ways including:      talking to workers and observing where and how electrical … measures. In these situations, the second step in the process identified in section 1.4 of this Code (to formally assess the risk) is not required. If after identifying a hazard you already … visible and do not have any smell or sound Managing electrical risks in the workplace Code of Practice Page 15 of 76 …

…         work practices and procedures and the nature of the electrical work to be carried out. For example … on the risk management process and the hierarchy of control measures is available in the Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks. Risk assessment and working on …

… 2.3. Controlling the risks WHS Regulation clause 36 Hierarchy of control measures Once hazards have been identified and the risks assessed, appropriate … Further guidance on the risk management process and the hierarchy of control measures is in the Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks. Eliminating the risk You must always aim …

… workers with training, instruction, information and supervision on the changes. Chapters 3–5 of this Code provide information on control measures when working de-energised, and Chapters 6–7 on … your workers to report electrical hazards? Managing electrical risks in the workplace Code of Practice Page 18 of 76 …

… and make further decisions about risk control. Managing electrical risks in the workplace Code of Practice Page 19 of 76 …

… and control measures As a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) there is a range of things you should do to manage the risks to health and safety associated with electrical … its safe condition, including at any time during use Managing electrical risks in the workplace Code of Practice Page 20 of 76 …

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Workplace amenities and work environment

Publisher

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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Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace

Publisher

WorkSafe Western Australia

Version: 2022. (Current)

Provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to manage health and safety risks associated with hazardous chemicals used in their workplace.

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… Designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers of hazardous chemicals WHS Act Part 2 Division 3 Further duties of persons conducting businesses … classify hazardous chemicals. MANAGING RISKS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN THE WORKPLACE – CODE OF PRACTICE 6 WHS General Regulations Part 7.1 Division 2 WHS Mines Regulations Part 7.1 Division 2 …

… WHS service providers WHS Act s. 26A Duty of persons conducting businesses or undertakings that provide services relating to work health … and instruction and training provided. MANAGING RISKS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN THE WORKPLACE – CODE OF PRACTICE WHS Act s. 28 Duties of workers 7 …

… Other persons at the workplace WHS Act s. 29 Duties of other persons at the workplace Other persons at the workplace, like visitors, must take … the WHS Act. 1.3 What is required to manage the risks associated with hazardous chemicals? This Code provides guidance on how to manage the risks associated with hazardous chemicals in the … as is reasonably practicable: MANAGING RISKS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN THE WORKPLACE – CODE OF PRACTICE 8 • first, eliminate risks by eliminating hazards; this is the most effective control …

… safety matters and assists in reducing work-related injuries and disease. The broad definition of a ‘worker’ under the WHS Act means a PCBU must consult, so far as is reasonably practicable, … not create risks for workers on the site. Further guidance on consultation is available in the Code of practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination. MANAGING RISKS OF …

… hazardous chemicals The WHS Regulations prohibit or restrict the use, storage or handling of certain hazardous chemicals in certain situations. For example, substances containing arsenic … on the hazardous chemicals that are restricted or prohibited for use (see Appendix 3 of this Code). 1.5 Exposure standards WHS General Regulations r. 49 WHS Mines Regulations r. 49 Ensuring … over a 15-minute period. MANAGING RISKS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN THE WORKPLACE – CODE OF PRACTICE 10 Exposure standards are based on the airborne concentrations of individual substances …

… 1.6 Preparing a register of hazardous chemicals WHS General Regulations r. 346 WHS Mines Regulations r. 346 Hazardous … hazardous chemical is discontinued. MANAGING RISKS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN THE WORKPLACE – CODE OF PRACTICE More information about hazardous chemical registers can be found in the Hazardous …

… used, handled, stored or generated at your workplace in consultation with workers. The identity of chemicals in the workplace can usually be determined by looking at the label and the safety … on what a manufacturer or importer must include in an SDS and label can be found in the Codes of practice: Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals and Labelling of workplace …

… or importing and before first supplying it to a workplace. The manufacturer or importer of the hazardous chemical must provide the current SDS for the hazardous chemical to any person, … from the SDS is listed in Table 1. MANAGING RISKS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN THE WORKPLACE – CODE OF PRACTICE An SDS provides critical information about hazardous chemicals. For example, an SDS …

… note from the SDS Hazard classification This information will be present on the SDS in the form of hazard statements, for example ‘may cause cancer’ or ‘flammable liquid’. The route of entry … peroxides. Physical properties MANAGING RISKS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN THE WORKPLACE – CODE OF PRACTICE 14 Physical properties can have a significant effect on the hazard. Some key properties …

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… hazards The SDS should contain information on environmental hazards and risks. An awareness of this information will assist you to meet any environmental laws in your state or territory. • … chemical know how to find the SDS. MANAGING RISKS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN THE WORKPLACE – CODE OF PRACTICE WHS General Regulations r. 344 WHS Mines Regulations r. 344 Person conducting business …

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Excavation

Publisher

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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Hazardous manual handling

Publisher

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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Code of Practice First aid in the workplace

Publisher

SafeWork NSW

Version: 2020. (Current)

This Code of Practice on first aid in the workplace is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act).

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… amputations and/or major bleeding wounds broken bones eye injuries, and shock. The contents of first aid kits should be based on a risk assessment. For example, there may be higher risk of … on the outside contain a list of the contents for that kit, and First aid in the workplace Code of Practice Page 12 of 36 …

… - be made of material that will protect the contents from dust, moisture and contamination. Location In the event of a serious injury or illness, quick access to the kit is vital. First aid kits should be kept … in AS 1319–1994: Safety Signs for the Occupational Environment. First aid in the workplace Code of Practice Page 13 of 36 …

… aid equipment is necessary to treat the injuries or illnesses that could occur as a result of a hazard at your workplace. Automated external defibrillators Providing an automated external … how to use them and how to perform CPR. They can detect whether they First aid in the workplace Code of Practice Page 14 of 36 …

… wash and shower equipment Emergency eye wash equipment should be provided where there is a risk of hazardous chemicals or infectious substances causing eye injuries. Immediate access should be … workers or more, or high risk workplaces with 100 workers or more. First aid in the workplace Code of Practice Page 15 of 36 …

… The contents of a first aid room should suit the hazards specific to the workplace. The location and size of … guide, and have an entrance that is clearly marked with first aid signage (see part 3.2 of this Code). Maintaining a first aid room should be allocated to a trained first aider, except where … and have enough space to accommodate first aid equipment. First aid in the workplace Code of Practice Page 16 of 36 …

… Regulation clause 42(2) Duty to provide first aid As a PCBU you must ensure an adequate number of workers are trained to administer first aid at the workplace or workers have access to an … - low risk workplaces—one first aider for every 50 workers First aid in the workplace Code of Practice Page 17 of 36 …

… workers remote high risk workplaces—one first aider for every 10 workers. The number and type of trained first aiders can be further refined by following the five-step guide below. Step 1: … allocated to each first aider, their names and contact details First aid in the workplace Code of Practice Page 18 of 36 …

… - - - the types of first aid kits and where they are located the location of first aid facilities like first aid rooms who is responsible for the first aid kits and … first aiders to exceed their first aid training and expertise. First aid in the workplace Code of Practice Page 19 of 36 …