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… 5.1 Duration, frequency and severity As the PCBU you must consider how long (duration), how often (frequency) and how significantly (severity) your workers are exposed to psychosocial … not be taken to mean that the risk has been managed so far as is reasonably practicable. The Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work provides further information. 5.2 Interaction of …

… may be gathered in the area where the task is done: for example, meet with clients in the office rather than their homes or isolated environments; move tasks to more visible areas of the … control measures. Systems of work are organisational rules, policies, procedures and work practices used to organise, manage and carry out work. Some systems of work may increase the … and the granting of promotion and training opportunities. Sexual and gender-based harassment Code of Practice Page 24 of 42 …

… scheduled to minimise opportunities for people to be left isolated in the workplace for periods of time and locate break areas in an appropriately visible location. Provide managers and … can help you ensure workers’ safety. For example: Sexual and gender-based harassment Code of Practice Page 25 of 42 …

… o use clear or semi opaque glass or screens to improve natural surveillance in areas such as offices, storerooms and other segregated areas o provide variable lighting inside vehicles … in alone or at night (e.g. security fences on construction sites, access via a security card or code, asking guests to leave the room while workers clean) o install electronically controlled … or meeting venues to identify and manage risks. Sexual and gender-based harassment Code of Practice Page 26 of 42 …

… 5.6 Worker accommodation When controlling the risk of sexual and gender-based harassment you, as the PCBU, must consider the design and layout and environmental conditions of worker accommodation you own, manage or control. For example: - - Ensure worker accommodation … language and prevents access to explicit web content. Sexual and gender-based harassment Code of Practice Page 27 of 42 …

… work, their behaviour and relationships can introduce psychosocial hazards, including the risk of sexual and gender-based harassment. However, supportive leadership, positive relationships … events and exclude customers who are intoxicated. Sexual and gender-based harassment Code of Practice Page 28 of 42 …

… sexual and gender-based harassment may include: - - - - your duties as the PCBU and the duties of all levels of worker, including managers and supervisors the process you will follow to … of the policies and behaviour standards expected of them. Sexual and gender-based harassment Code of Practice Page 29 of 42 …

… psychological and physical health and safety, and not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons. Workers must comply with reasonable health and safety instructions, as far as … minimised). Information about trauma informed approaches is included in section 7.3 of this Code. Depending on the size and nature of your business or undertaking, and the risks involved, … through induction processes for new workers. Sexual and gender-based harassment Code of Practice Page 30 of 42 …

… should be appropriate to the different roles, responsibility, skills and capabilities of your workers. Information, training, instruction and supervision to support implementation of … and gender-based harassment are, their drivers and impacts Sexual and gender-based harassment Code of Practice Page 31 of 42 …

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… occurring in the workplace, or lower-level disrespectful behaviour that creates a risk of harassment, and provide managers and supervisors with the skills to respond and support their … potential impacts on the mental health of contact officers. Sexual and gender-based harassment Code of Practice Page 32 of 42 …

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Excavation work

Publisher

SafeWork SA

Version: 2020. (Current)

Provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to manage health and safety risks associated with excavation work.

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… Asbestos WHS Regulation 451 Determining presence of asbestos or ACM The person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) who is to carry out … uncertain whether or not asbestos is fixed to or installed in the structure or plant; or part of the structure or plant is inaccessible and likely to be disturbed. Construction work … WHS Regulation 448 Demolition - Review of asbestos register WHS Regulation 449 Excavation work Code of Practice Page 22 of 70 …

… Duty to give asbestos register to person conducting business or undertaking of demolition or refurbishment. WHS Regulation 450 Duty to obtain asbestos register The PCBU who … asbestos when demolition and refurbishment work is being carried out is available in the model Code of Practice: How to safely remove asbestos, Code of Practice: How to manage and control asbestos in …

… work must not start until steps are taken to prevent the collapse or partial collapse of potentially affected building or structure. Excavation below the level of the footing of a … the relevant authority, for example the protection of overhead electric lines. Excavation work Code of Practice Page 24 of 70 …

… Underground essential services A person with management or control of the workplace must, before directing or allowing work to start, take all reasonable steps to … must also get information about underground essential services in areas adjacent to the site of excavation and have regard for all of the information If excavating in a public place the … Insulated hand digging tools suitable for the voltage concerned may be Excavation work Code of Practice Page 25 of 70 …

… be accurate. Therefore it is important that excavation methods include an initial examination of the area to be excavated. Figure 1 Underground essential services exposed by ‘potholing’ … equipment have undergone the relevant training and are competent in their use. Excavation work Code of Practice Page 26 of 70 …

… Further guidance on underground essential services and how to locate them is available in the Code of Practice: Construction work and Guidance Material – Working in the vicinity of overhead and …

… an emergency plan, all relevant matters need to be considered including: • • • • the nature of the work being carried out at the workplace the nature of the hazards at the workplace the … guidance on emergency plans can be found in the Emergency plans fact sheet. Excavation work Code of Practice Page 28 of 70 …

… work The following table lists common hazards associated with excavation work and examples of control measures: Table 2 Common hazards and examples of control measures Potential hazards … the asbestos register Powered mobile plant implement a Traffic Management Plan Excavation work Code of Practice Page 29 of 70 …

… 4.1. Excavated material and loads near excavations Mechanical plant, vehicles, storage of materials including excavated material or other heavy loads should not be located in the … space around the excavation for vehicle movement and material storage, and Excavation work Code of Practice Page 30 of 70 …

… − an excavation with shoring designed only to carry the load of the excavated faces and the related zone of influence. Any material will add a load to the area where it is placed. It is important … 3) and reduce the risk of material falling or being washed into the excavation. Excavation work Code of Practice Page 31 of 70 …

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Mobile crane

Publisher

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

Version: 2006. (Current)

Provides practical advice about how to manage risks associated with mobile cranes, vehicle-loading cranes and other mobile plant used as a mobile crane to raise or lower a freely suspended load.

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… deep trench in backfilled ground, the outrigger timbers or pads should be a horizontal distance of at least six metres away from the closest face of the trench wall. 10.2.3 Timbers, pads and … before performing a heavy lift (see section 10.2.6 for further information). Mobile crane - Code of Practice 2006 (PN11180) Page 21 of 68 …

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… will apply to the ground for the lift. The maximum pressure applied by a crane is a function of the crane mass, crane configuration (i.e. boom length and centre of gravity) and the mass of … by a factor of 1.33. In reality, a crane will not approach this condition, Mobile crane - Code of Practice 2006 (PN11180) Page 22 of 68 …

… L) PMAX To find the length and width dimensions for the outrigger timbers, find the square root of the area (area). The following examples demonstrate the practical application of the above … the crane can lift in the stability range of the load chart. The lift plan Mobile crane - Code of Practice 2006 (PN11180) Page 23 of 68 …

… requires the load to be slewed above each outrigger foot. Calculate the minimum required area of the timbers to be placed under each outrigger when lifting directly above an outrigger foot. … will be the same at any place where the track is in contact with the ground. However, in practice this is rarely the case. When the crawler crane is being used with a suspended load, … increase the side angle of the crane and make the risk of overturning greater. Mobile crane - Code of Practice 2006 (PN11180) Page 24 of 68 …

… Most manufacturers of pick-and-carry mobile cranes specify the cranes are to be operated on firm level ground. AS … unless the crane is rated to operate on a gradient exceeding 1 degree (0.57 degrees). In practice, it can be very difficult to ensure the supporting surface for a pick-and-carry crane … where the maximum rated capacity of the crane is 100 tonnes or greater. Mobile crane - Code of Practice 2006 (PN11180) Page 25 of 68 …

… to ensure a crane will not overturn, other persons who are also responsible for the stability of a crane include: (a) the crane manufacturer and supplier (b) the principal contractor or PCBU (c) the crane owner (PCBU) (d) doggers. Refer to section 13.1 of this code for information on the roles and responsibilities associated with safety issues other than … a bearing capacity less than 10 tonnes per m2, the crane manufacturer or Mobile crane - Code of Practice 2006 (PN11180) Page 26 of 68 …

… cabin. Pick-and-carry cranes (including crawler cranes) Side slope—manufacturers and suppliers of pick-and-carry mobile cranes (see figure 5) should provide clear information on the maximum … that the crane operator considers to be unsafe. 10.5.4 The crane owner (PCBU) Mobile crane - Code of Practice 2006 (PN11180) Page 27 of 68 …

… with the crane will adequately support the crane. The crane owner may need to seek the advice of a competent person when selecting appropriate materials to support the outrigger feet. Where … distance for working near a live part (c) Working near overhead and underground electric lines Code of Practice which gives practical advice on safe systems of work and exclusion zones, and the …

… Planning for work near overhead powerlines Before setting up a mobile crane in the vicinity of overhead powerlines, consultation regarding the work and the related risks should occur … electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related systems (see section 7.1 of this code). Mobile crane - Code of Practice 2006 (PN11180) Page 29 of 68 …

… Regardless of whether safety devices are being used, the exclusion zone must not be encroached. For more … refer to the ES Regulation and the Working near overhead and underground electric lines Code of Practice. 11.2 Working near other plant and structures A collision between a mobile crane and …

Name

Demolition work

Publisher

Safe Work Australia

Version: 2018. (Current)

Provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to manage health and safety risks associated with demolition work.

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… considering demolition risks: the stability and structural integrity of the structure at all stages of demolition including assembled portions, single components and … and safe working areas. Further guidance on the safe design of structures can be found in the Code of Practice: Safe design of structures. Technical standards Demolition specifications and …

… responsible for actually preparing it. There may be situations where there are different types of high risk construction work occurring at the same time at the same workplace, for example if … with the statement. Further guidance on SWMS and an example SWMS template are available in the Code of Practice: Construction work which also provides examples of high risk construction work and …

… Other licences Depending on the type of work being done there may be a need for persons to hold the relevant licence, for example to … asbestos, asbestos registers and disposing of asbestos or ACM can be found in Chapter 4 of this Code. Further guidance relating to the duties associated with the removal of asbestos, and … asbestos when carrying out demolition and refurbishment work, is available in the model Code of Practice: How to safely remove asbestos, Code of Practice: How to manage and control asbestos in …

… 3.7 Adjacent or adjoining buildings No part of the demolition process should adversely affect the structural integrity of any other … are managed in accordance with the risk management process outlined in Chapter 2 of this Code. ‘High risk construction work’ includes construction work when carried out on or near: … relevant authority, for example the protection of overhead powerlines. Demolition work Code of Practice Page 25 of 59 …

… services Before directing or allowing work to start, a person with management or control of the workplace, who may be a principal contractor or demolition contractor, must take all … in the potholing process may also be used to locate the underground cable. Demolition work Code of Practice Page 26 of 59 …

… with excavation work involving underground services. Further guidance on the identification of underground essential services and how to locate them is available in the Code of Practice: Construction work, Code of Practice: Excavation Work, Guidance Material – Working in …

… controls the workplace, who may be a principal contractor or demolition contractor, in control of the demolition work should consult with the designer and/or the principal contractor where … chemical’s container. If available, the workplace’s former hazardous chemicals Demolition work Code of Practice Page 28 of 59 …

… register or manifest should be referred to for determining the nature and location of previous hazardous chemical storage areas. It may also be possible to obtain historical … materials present. Further specific guidance on hazardous chemicals can be found in the Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace and the Code of Practice: …

… method of demolition or refurbishment and how will it affect the asbestos, and the nature of the ACM (friable or non-friable). Demolition of part of a building, structure, or plant can … Environment Protection Authority (EPA) requirements. Asbestos waste can only Demolition work Code of Practice Page 30 of 59 …

… be disposed of at a site licensed by the EPA and it must never be disposed of in the general waste system. … asbestos when demolition and refurbishment work are being carried out, is available in the Code of Practice: How to safely remove asbestos, Code of Practice: How to manage and control asbestos in …

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Managing psychosocial hazards at work

Publisher

Safe Work Australia

Version: 2022. (Current)

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

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… practicable in managing the risks. Further information on risk assessments is available in the Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks. 4.2 How to assess psychosocial risks To …

… risks so far as is reasonably practicable. Every workplace is different. The best combination of control measures will be tailored to your organisation’s size, type and work activities to … substances and equipment are safe and fit for purpose. Managing psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice Page 24 of 54 …

… protective equipment (PPE) are the least reliable controls and provide the lowest level of health and safety protection. You should consider these last and use them in combination with … a lower level of protection simply because you are in a Managing psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice Page 25 of 54 …

… cannot override your duty to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of your workers and others. 5.2 Implementing control measures It is important to ensure a … who enter the workplace, such as customers or visitors. Managing psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice Page 26 of 54 …

… The level of supervision required will depend on the risks and the experience of the workers involved. High levels of supervision are necessary where inexperienced workers … the role - lack of clarity on the role and requirements Managing psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice Page 27 of 54 …

… the process in a respectful and constructive way. Managing psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice Page 28 of 54 …

… 6 Review control measures The last step of the risk management process is to review the effectiveness of the implemented control measures to ensure they are working as planned. If a control measure … and make further decisions about control measures. Managing psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice Page 29 of 54 …

… you have identified and controls you have put in place. Your records may include the outcomes of consultation, the hazards you identified, how you assessed the risks, the control measures … to suit your circumstances. For example, you can use a risk register such as the one in the Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks or in Appendix C. It is also useful to have …

… work health and safety investigations Any work health and safety investigations into reports of incidents involving psychosocial hazards should primarily aim to identify hazards or new or … for example high job demands and poor support. Where these behaviours breach employment codes of conduct or professional standards you may require a separate investigation into these … breaches as a disciplinary matter, as well as a Managing psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice Page 31 of 54 …

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… investigation looking at any hazards present and ensuring they are controlled. Where breaches of a code of conduct or professional standard are not proven there may still be an underlying work … health and safety risk which needs be controlled. Managing psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice Page 32 of 54 …

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Managing the work environment and facilities

Publisher

SafeWork SA

Version: 2020. (Current)

Provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to manage the work environment and facilities.

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… are the minimum standard that should be provided. However, in some workplaces, the scheduling of workers’ breaks will affect the number of toilets required. There should be enough toilets … should be serviced regularly to keep them clean. Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice Page 22 of 47 …

… washing Hand washing facilities must be provided to enable workers to maintain a good standard of personal hygiene. Workers may need to wash their hands at different times, for example after … contaminants. It should be supplied with: Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice Page 23 of 47 …

… oven clean storage, including a refrigerator for storing perishable food, and vermin-proof rubbish bins, which should be emptied at least daily. Eating areas should have 1 m2 of clear … storage of those tools during non-working hours. Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice Page 24 of 47 …

… secure storage for other personal items. 3.7. Change rooms If workers have to change in and out of clothing due to the nature of their work, access to private changing areas with secure … have: − a floor area of not less than 1.8 m2 Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice Page 25 of 47 …

… − − − − a slip-resistant surface that is capable of being sanitised partitions between each shower that are at least 1650 mm high and no more … and individual non-irritating soap or another cleaning product. If grime or other by-products of the work process cannot be removed just by washing, individual nail or scrubbing brushes … units of the same standard as specified above. Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice Page 26 of 47 …

… 4. Guidance for specific types of work 4.1. Outdoor work Outdoor workers should have access to shelter for eating meals and … remote or isolated work. Remote or isolated work is work that is isolated from the assistance of other people because of the location, time or nature of the work being done. Assistance from … working in isolation with members of the public. Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice Page 27 of 47 …

… on sheep and cattle stations. Assessing the risks Working alone or remotely increases the risk of any job. Exposure to violence and poor access to emergency assistance are the main hazards … where high-powered tools or equipment may be used. Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice Page 28 of 47 …

… layout and design—workplaces and their surrounds can be designed to reduce the likelihood of violence, for example by installing physical barriers, monitored CCTV and enhancing … workplace. Further guidance regarding first aid and supplying first aid kits is located in the Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace. If a worker is working alone in a workplace that has a …

… areas, accommodation may need to be provided while the work is being carried out. An example of such arrangements would be where accommodation is provided to fruit-pickers during the … appliances and equipment in good condition. Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice Page 30 of 47 …

… a. b. c. d. e. an effective response to an emergency evacuation procedures notification of emergency services at the earliest opportunity medical treatment and assistance, and … should be consulted when developing the plan. Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice Page 31 of 47 …

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Managing the work environment and facilities

Publisher

Safe Work Australia

Version: 2018. (Current)

Provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to manage the work environment and facilities.

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… emergency procedures in the emergency plan must clearly explain how to respond in various types of emergency, including how to evacuate people from the workplace in a controlled manner. The … for emergency services and their ability to get close to the work area regular evacuation practice drills at least every 12 months the use and maintenance of equipment required to deal … in facilities and the Emergency plans fact sheet. Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice Page 32 of 47 …

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… conducting a business or undertaking, a designer, manufacturer, importer, supplier, installer of products or plant used at work (upstream duty holder), officer or a worker. Hazard A … is not an officer while acting in that capacity. Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice Page 33 of 47 …

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Scaffolding

Publisher

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

Version: 2021. (Current)

Provides practical guidance to persons conducting a business or undertaking on how to comply with their health and safety duties relating to scaffolds, scaffolding and scaffolding work.

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… bolt may not achieve sufficient embedment to provide the required design load. An assessment of the substrate to which the anchors are to be installed should be conducted to confirm their … 1000 kPa. Table 3 Summary of requirements for mesh perimeter containment screens Scaffolding Code of Practice 2021 Page 21 of 77 …

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… The prescribed lining must be attached to the inside of the mesh and can be attached using non-structural locating product which keeps the lining in … required number of working platforms and to support its live loads. The following are safe work practices or control measures for working platforms. • Scaffold planks should: − comply with AS … cannot be kicked off) and fixed to prevent uplift or displacement during normal use Scaffolding Code of Practice 2021 Page 22 of 77 …

… gap between all planks does not exceed 50 mm. Planks should not be lapped on straight runs of modular and tube and coupler scaffolding but may be lapped on hanging bracket scaffolds. … should be greater than 150 mm but less than 250 mm – otherwise uplift might occur. Scaffolding Code of Practice 2021 Page 23 of 77 …

… against uplift during cyclone season. In Queensland, cyclone prone areas include areas north of Bundaberg. Refer to AS 1170 Structural Design Actions (Part 2). 2.7 The work environment WHS … systems. Where temporary stairways are used, they should be configured as follows: Scaffolding Code of Practice 2021 Page 24 of 77 …

… Additionally, where a temporary stairway is to be used for stretcher access: • • • • the slope of the stairway to the horizontal should be at an angle of 45° or less treads should be at least … so that it is no more than 300 mm. 2.7.1.2 Ladders The following are additional safe work practices which should be followed when using ladders: • Ladders may be used where access to the … be within a separate ladder access bay of the scaffold, wherever space permits. Scaffolding Code of Practice 2021 Page 25 of 77 …

… • • • If the access bay is part of the working platform, a trap door is to be provided, except when erecting and dismantling, or … of people in the event of an emergency. The Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice provides guidance on the recommended illumination levels for various types of tasks, …

… 3. Hazards A number of hazards exist that have the potential to cause death or injury when working with scaffolding. … should occur with the relevant electricity entity and other relevant parties) Electrical Safety Code of Practice – Working near overhead and underground electric lines – provides practical advice on …

… lines have been de-energised, written confirmation should be sought from the person in control of the electric line before undertaking any work. If eliminating the risk is not reasonably … including: • warning signs to indicate the location of overhead electric lines Scaffolding Code of Practice 2021 Page 28 of 77 …

… or line markers on overhead electric lines to act as a visual aid to highlight the location of the electric line. (Note: tiger tails do not insulate wires and therefore the exclusion zone … of different prefabricated scaffolding systems can be mixed in a scaffold. Scaffolding Code of Practice 2021 Page 29 of 77 …