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… Tilt-up and pre-cast construction Code of Practice 2003 …

… PN11189 This Queensland code of practice was preserved as a code of practice under section 284 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. This code was varied …

… 16 11. Delivery and storage of panels and elements … 17 11.4 Storage of panels … 20 12.6 Safe support of cranes on outriggers … 24 14.2 Lifting of tilt–up panels … 25 14.3 Rotation of pre-cast panels … 26 15. Operation of plant near braces and panels … 39 Tilt-up and pre-cast construction - Code of Practice 2003 (PN11189) Page 3 of 39 …

… 1. Scope This code of practice applies to the principal safety issues associated with tilt-up and pre-cast … consider all issues in this type of construction but focuses on the primary safety issues. This code of practice does not discuss pre-tensioning and post-tensioning of concrete elements. 2. …

… for their own health and safety and that they do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons. Workers must comply with any reasonable instruction and cooperate with any … is available in the Work health and safety consultation, coordination and co-operation Code of Practice. 3. Panel design Tilt-up and pre-cast panels must be designed for both erection loads …

… AS 3850 specifies a factor of safety of 2.5 to 1 on lifting inserts for the particular application that the anchors are used. For … minimum concrete strength required for using the insert) Tilt-up and pre-cast construction - Code of Practice 2003 (PN11189) Page 6 of 39 …

…   results of a sampling program that demonstrates the concrete is of an appropriate strength, and casting dates for each panel and earliest date when the panel … there should be engineering input into the brace design). Tilt-up and pre-cast construction - Code of Practice 2003 (PN11189) Page 7 of 39 …

…  details on knee and lateral bracing (if applicable). 5. Braces The safe erection of concrete panels relies on the integrity of braces and their correct installation. The … structural washer. Diagram 2 illustrates the issue. Tilt-up and pre-cast construction - Code of Practice 2003 (PN11189) Page 8 of 39 …

… Locking pins should be provided with retaining devices to prevent unintentional dislodgement of the locking pin. Consideration should be given to using retaining devices that require a tool … 2 areas, which as an example might be near an airport. Tilt-up and pre-cast construction - Code of Practice 2003 (PN11189) Page 9 of 39 …

… Diagram 3 – Basic wind speed zones for Queensland There are a number of other factors that need to be applied by the engineer when calculating wind pressure on a … not be the critical factor in the design of the deadman. Tilt-up and pre-cast construction - Code of Practice 2003 (PN11189) Page 10 of 39 …

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Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace

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Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

Version: 2021. (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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… Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace Code of Practice 2021 …

… Appendix B—Comparison of hazard classes and categories under the ADG Code and the GHS … monitoring ........................................................... 72 Appendix F—Overview of a risk assessment process...................................................... 75 Appendix … 102 Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace Code of Practice 2021 Page 4 of 105 …

… Foreword This Code of Practice on how to manage the risks associated with hazardous chemicals in the workplace is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act). An approved …

… Manufacturers, importers or suppliers of hazardous chemicals that are used, or are likely to be used, in workplaces should refer to the following codes of practice: • • Preparation of safety data sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals Labelling of …

… a hazardous chemical is any substance, mixture or article that satisfies the criteria of one or more hazard classes in the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling … See Appendix A for the definition of ‘hazardous chemical’ and other terms used in this code. Most substances, mixtures, and articles that are dangerous goods under the Australian Code … and reduce the associated costs. Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace Code of Practice 2021 Page 7 of 105 …

… Person conducting a business or undertaking WHS Act Section 19 Primary duty of care Under the WHS Act, a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) has the primary … are consumer products at retail premises Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace Code of Practice 2021 Page 8 of 105 …

… • • • • food and beverages within the meaning of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code that are in a package and form intended for human consumption tobacco or products made of … notified to workers. If personal Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace Code of Practice 2021 Page 9 of 105 …

… and instruction and training provided. Other persons at the workplace WHS Act Section 29 Duties of other persons at the workplace Other persons at the workplace, like visitors, must take … 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 … the hierarchy or control measures is in the How to manage work Health and safety risks Code of Practice. Consulting with workers WHS Act section 47 Duty to consult workers Managing risks of …

… 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, … is available in the Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination Code of Practice. 1.4. Prohibited and restricted hazardous chemicals The WHS Regulation prohibits or …

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… standard for the substance or mixture. Exposure standards represent the airborne concentration of a particular substance or mixture that must not be exceeded. There are three types of … Hazardous Chemical Register Fact Sheet. Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace Code of Practice 2021 Page 12 of 105 …

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Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace

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SafeWork SA

Version: 2020. (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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… Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace Code of Practice June 2020 …

… This code is based on a national model code of practice developed by Safe Work Australia under the national harmonisation of work …

… monitoring.......................................................... 77 Appendix F—Overview of a risk assessment process .................................................... 80 Appendix … ........................................................................ 81 Appendix H—Examples of common fuel and oxygen sources....................................... 83 Appendix I—Fire and … 113 Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace Code of Practice Page 4 of 113 …

… chemicals, including those that are also dangerous goods. Manufacturers, importers or suppliers of hazardous chemicals that are used, or are likely to be used, in workplaces should refer to the following Codes of practice: − − Preparation of safety data sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals, and Labelling of …

… a hazardous chemical is any substance, mixture or article that satisfies the criteria of one or more hazard classes in the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling … See Appendix A for the definition of ‘hazardous chemical’ and other terms used in this Code. Most substances, mixtures, and articles that are dangerous goods under the Australian Code … health and physical hazards. Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace Code of Practice Page 7 of 113 …

… duties in relation to hazardous chemicals? Duty holders who have a role in managing the risks of hazardous chemicals include: − − − persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) … the SDS readily available to workers Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace Code of Practice Page 8 of 113 …

… − − − − − − controlling ignition sources and accumulation of flammable and combustible substances provision and availability of fire protection, … and beverages within the meaning of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code that are in a package and form intended for human consumption tobacco or products made of … data sheets and other matters Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace Code of Practice Page 9 of 113 …

… also impose duties on importers, manufacturers and suppliers relating to the preparation of SDS, the disclosure of ingredients, packing, labelling and supply of hazardous chemicals. … 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 … a known risk with known controls Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace Code of Practice Page 10 of 113 …

… measures that are reasonably practicable in the circumstances in accordance with the hierarchy of control measures, and ensure they remain effective over time Review control measures to … Further guidance on the risk management process and the hierarchy or control measures is in the Code of Practice: How to manage work Health and safety risks. Consulting with workers WHS Act section 47 …

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Safe design of structures

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Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

Version: 2021. (Current)

Provides practical guidance to persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) who design structures that will be used, or could reasonably be expected to be used, as a workplace; this includes architects, building designers and engineers; this Code is also relevant for anyone making decisions that influence the design outcome, such as clients, developers and builders.

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… Safe design of structures Code of Practice 2021 …

… under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 International licence. To view a copy of this licence, visit creativecommons.org/licenses. In essence, you are free to copy, … the work to Safe Work Australia and abide by the other licence terms. Safe design of structures Code of Practice 2021 Page 2 of 34 …

… 5 Who has health and safety duties in relation to the design of structures? ............ 5 What is ‘reasonably practicable’ in relation to the designer’s … duty? ..................... 7 What is involved in managing risks associated with the design of structures? ..... 8 Key elements of safe design … 34 Safe design of structures Code of Practice 2021 Page 3 of 34 …

… Foreword This Code of Practice on how to meet the requirements for safe design of structures is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act). An approved …

… Introduction Eliminating hazards at the design or planning stage is often easier and cheaper to achieve than making changes later when the hazards become real risks … maintenance, operation, demolition or dismantling and disposal • what legislation, codes of practice and standards need to be considered and complied with. Who has health and safety duties …

… reasonably practicable, that the structure is designed to be without risks to health and safety of persons: • who are using it for the purpose it was designed • constructing it • carrying out … work A PCBU who commissions construction work in relation to a structure (referred to in this Code as the ‘client’) also has specific duties under the WHS Regulation to: • consult with the … the design during construction are eliminated or minimised Safe design of structures Code of Practice 2021 Page 6 of 34 …

… work is to be carried out. A principal contractor WHS Regulation section 293 Meaning of principal contractor A principal contractor is required for a construction project where the … unconventional design to those who will construct or use the building Safe design of structures Code of Practice 2021 Page 7 of 34 …

… safety information about a building they designed many years ago. The designer may not be aware of changes made to the building since it was constructed. In this situation, the extent of a … by others. What is involved in managing risks associated with the design of structures? This Code provides guidance on how to manage the risks associated with the design of structures using … risk management process is available in the How to manage work health and safety risks Code of Practice. Hierarchy of control measures The WHS Regulation require duty holders to work through …

… control measures (as a back-up) • as a short term interim measure until a more effective way of controlling the risk can be used, or • when there are no other practical control measures … and the hierarchy of control measures is in the How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice. Safe design of structures Code of Practice 2021 Page 9 of 34 …

… Key elements of safe design Consider the lifecycle In the same way that designers consider the future impact … role, a designer should also have: • knowledge of work health and safety legislation, codes of practice and other regulatory requirements • an understanding of the intended purpose of the …

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Managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing of construction elements

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Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

Version: 2022. (Current)

Provides practical guidance for persons conducting a business or undertaking on how to manage risks associated with respirable crystalline silica (RCS) exposure in construction work; manufacturing of construction elements.

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… Managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing of construction elements Code of Practice 2022 …

… This Queensland code of practice has been approved by the Minister for Education and Minister for Industrial Relations under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and will commence on 1 May 2023. PN12792 ISBN Creative …

… ....................................................... 8 1.2 What are the health effects of RCS? ................................................................. 8 1.3 What is the … are the prohibitions on silica in the workplace? ...................................... 10 2. Code of Practice - what to do …

… The Managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing of construction elements Code of Practice 2022 is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety …

… work on buoys and obstructions to navigation. Note: Any construction work that includes a risk of exposure to RCS is high risk construction work, according to section 291(l) of the WHS … that may have a contaminated atmosphere. Meaning of construction elements - manufacturing This Code applies to the manufacturing of elements for use in construction work, regardless of where … The Managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in the stone benchtop industry Code of Practice provides guidance on how to manage the risk of RCS exposure in this industry. See …

… 1.4 What are the prohibitions on silica in the workplace? Uncontrolled dry cutting or processing of materials that contain 1 per cent or more crystalline silica As stated in Section 1.3, a PCBU … restrictions and controls related to abrasive blasting, please refer to the Abrasive blasting Code of Practice. …

… 2. Code of Practice - what to do The flowchart below outlines the standard required by this Code of Practice. Follow it step-by-step to find out how to manage the risk of RCS for the work …

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… Manufacturers Officers, such as company directors Workers Other persons at the workplace Make sure health … safety data sheets is provided in the Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals Code of Practice WHS Regulation s.330 Exercise due diligence to make sure the PCBU meet their duties …

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… a) each purpose for which the substance was designed or manufactured; and b) the results of any calculations, analysis, testing, or examination, including any hazardous properties of … crystalline silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing of construction elements Code of Practice should be consulted for further information on how to use the construction …

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… a safety data sheet. Further information on safety data sheets is provided in Section 3.4 of this Code and in the Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals Code of Practice. 3.2.1 Planning - RCS dust control plan WHS Regulation section 34: A duty holder must, …

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Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work

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Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

Version: 2022. (Current)

Applies to the performance of all work and to all workplaces covered by the WHS Act where there is a risk to health and safety from psychosocial hazards.

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… Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022 …

… This Queensland code of practice has been approved by the Minister for Education, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Racing under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. This code commences on 1 April 2023. PN12796 © The State of Queensland 2022 Copyright protects this …

… risk assessment ...................................................... 24 Controlling the risk of psychosocial hazards ...................................................... 25 3.3.1. … 34 4. Responding to complaints, incidents or reports of psychosocial hazards ............ 35 4.1. Encourage reporting … 66 Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022 Page 3 of 67 …

… Foreword This code of practice on managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act). An approved …

… health, so far as is reasonably practicable. Psychological health occurs on a continuum of responses which workers may experience, with harm occurring at one end of this continuum – … and may impact their work performance. Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022 Page 5 of 67 …

… psychosocial hazards and injury outcomes Workers are likely to be exposed to a combination of psychosocial hazards; some hazards may always be present, while others only occasionally. … section 3.1.1 - common psychosocial hazards. Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022 Page 6 of 67 …

… (PCBU) WHS Act section 19; WHS Regulation Part 3.1 and Part 3.2, Division 11 Primary duty of care; managing risks to health and safety; psychosocial risks A PCBU must ensure, so far as … regulatory requirements in relation to psychosocial risks is provided in section 3 of this Code. A PCBU cannot transfer or delegate these duties to another person. Note: PCBUs are not … the health and safety of any person. Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022 Page 7 of 67 …

… Designers, manufacturers, importers, installers and suppliers of plant, substances, and structures WHS Act Part 2 Division 3 Further duties of PCBUs Designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers of plant, structures or substances … The health and safety duty of an officer. Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022 Page 8 of 67 …

… Workers WHS Act section 28 Duties of workers While at work, a worker must: • • • • take reasonable care for their own health and … or omissions do not adversely affect the health (including psychological health) and safety of other persons comply, so far as the worker is reasonably able, with reasonable instructions … aggression, bullying and sexual harassment. Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022 Page 9 of 67 …

… taking into account and weighing up all relevant matters including: • • • • • the likelihood of the hazard or the risk concerned occurring the degree of harm that might result from the … the highest level of protection that is possible and reasonable in the circumstances. This Code informs what may be reasonably practicable in ensuring health and safety, particularly … as required under the WHS Act. Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022 Page 10 of 67 …

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Guide for tunnelling work

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Safe Work Australia

Version: 2013. (Current)

Provides practical guidance for a person conducting a business or undertaking and workers on managing health and safety risks associated with tunnelling work.

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… health and safety risks associated with tunnelling work. It should be read together with the Code of Practice: Construction work and other codes of practice relevant to tunnelling work. A list of …

… instructions. More information about health and safety duties for tunnelling work is in the Code of Practice: Construction work and the Code of Practice: Safe design of structures. 1.3 Managing …

… key positions to influence the safe design, construction, use, maintenance and de-commissioning of the tunnel. This is because they usually develop the concept design for the tunnel and engage … in contract documents. For further information on principal contractor duties see the Code of Practice: Construction work. The designer must give the results of calculations, analysis, …

… PLANNING AND PREPARATION GROUND SUPPORT DESIGN Most tunnels and open excavations need some form of temporary and permanent ground support that should be specified in the tunnel design. … competent person in accordance with relevant legislative requirements, Australian Standards and codes of practice. VENTILATION SYSTEM DESIGN The ventilation system should be designed to provide …

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… exposed by the tunnel excavation excavated and other material being placed within the zone of influence of the excavation monitoring ground support performance including: plant … levels or groundwater inflows into the tunnel. Further information on excavations is in the Code of Practice: Excavation work. 2.4 Planning and preparation specific to the workplace WORKPLACE …

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… and accessible, a person conducting a business or undertaking must consider: the nature of the work being carried out at the workplace the nature of the hazards at the workplace … are cleaned more often if needed. Further information on workplace facilities is in the Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities. INFORMATION, INSTRUCTION, TRAINING AND …

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… 2. PLANNING AND PREPARATION Finding out the general location of underground services can be done by: contacting organisations that assist in locating … boots and insulating gloves. Further information on underground essential services is in the Code of Practice: Excavation work and Code of Practice: Construction work. Further information on …

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… Table 4 Emergencies and evacuation triggers to be considered in an emergency plan Types of emergencies Triggers for an evacuation treating and evacuating seriously injured people … workplace facilities including safe entry and exit to, from and within the workplace is in the Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities. The remote nature of tunnelling work …

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… the air will last based on a risk assessment? Does the risk assessment take into account types of emergencies e.g. fire as well as equipment, accessibility, alternative air supplies and how … is assisted from outside the tunnel should be described in detail in the emergency plan and be practiced by workers. Self-rescue is important where it may take too long and be very difficult … capacity to accommodate them. Further information is in the Emergency Plans Fact Sheet, the Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities and the Code of Practice: First …

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… consultation and the risk assessment process. There should be procedures for the handover of safety critical information at the beginning and end of each shift. A written record of this … spaces with build-up of gas and fumes planning and implementing tasks in accordance with Code of Practice: Confined spaces and AS 2865-2009: Confined Spaces using suitable ventilation and …

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How to manage work health and safety risks

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SafeWork SA

Version: 2020. (Current)

Provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to manage risks to health and safety.

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… How to manage work health and safety risks Code of Practice June 2020 …

… This code is based on a national model code of practice developed by Safe Work Australia under the national harmonisation of work …

… Foreword This Code of Practice on how to manage work health and safety risks is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act). An approved …

… a business or undertaking (PCBUs) designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers of plant, substances or structures, and officers. Workers and other persons at the workplace … hazards and risks associated with the operations of How to manage work health and safety risks Code of Practice Page 5 of 39 …

… processes to eliminate or minimise risks to health and safety. Further information on who is an officer and their duties is available in the Interpretive Guideline: The health and safety duty … to allow that person to comply with the WHS Act. How to manage work health and safety risks Code of Practice Page 6 of 39 …

… operate and manage the business or undertaking. You also need the involvement and cooperation of your workers, supply chain partners, and other businesses you work with. Management … skill to do tasks safely, and apply health and safety values and behaviours to your own work practices. A step-by-step process A safe and healthy workplace does not happen by chance or … This process is known as risk management and involves the four steps set out in this Code (see Figure 1 below): − − − − Identify hazards—find out what could cause harm. Assess …

… Further information is available in the Interpretive Guideline: The meaning of ‘reasonably practicable’. The process of managing risk described in this Code will help you decide what is reasonably practicable in particular situations so that you … reducing work-related injuries and disease. How to manage work health and safety risks Code of Practice Page 8 of 39 …

… The broad definition of a ‘worker’ under the WHS Act means a PCBU must consult, so far as is reasonably practicable, … responsibilities to another person. Further guidance on WHS consultation is available in the Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination. How to manage work …

… attention over time, but particularly when any changes affect your work activities. Examples of when you should work through the steps in this Code include: − − − − − − − − − − − − starting a new business expanding or purchasing an existing business changing work practices, procedures or the work environment changing organisational structure or job roles …