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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 …

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Code Of Practice For The Safe Use Of Reinforced Plastics

Publisher

Workplace Standards Tasmania

Version: 2003 (Current)

Provides a safe and healthy workplace by outlining safe work practices and general responsibilities when handling reinforced plastics (RP) and also addresses systems and building design.

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… v WHAT IS A CODE OF PRACTICE … 3 6.1 DUTIES OF EMPLOYERS … 6.2 DUTIES OF EMPLOYEES … 12 9.1 REGISTER OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES … 9.2 STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND DANGEROUS GOODS ..............................................12 9.3 …

… PREFACE In a code of practice, certain words are used that determine the level of choice available to the user. To … instructed to do it, but in these situations you have a choice. This situation is unique to codes of practice approved under s. 22 of the Act. Codes provide flexibility in this instance to …

… says you must comply with the Standard, then you interpret the content in relation to the use of must, is to and should in the same way as outlined above. • If the clause requires that the … contained in the Standard as a should provision in the same way as should is used in the Code. This has been developed to provide practical guidance on your health and safety obligations under the Act and regulations. A code of practice does not have the same legal force as Regulations. Contravention of, or failure to …

… Provisions in a code provide practical guidance with the provisions of the Act or a regulation to which the code is giving practical guidance. The provisions in a … the alternative method used also fulfils the requirements of the Act or regulations. A code of practice approved by the Minister comes into effect when notice of approval is published in the …

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… 1. TITLE This code of practice is to be cited as the Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Reinforced Plastics. 2. AUTHORITY This code of practice is …

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… means a substance mixed with a resin(s) that effects a chemical change, i.e. curing. ‘Code of Practice’ means a code of practice prepared by an industry, or a group or body and is approved …

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… are consulted and agree on the following working arrangements: (a) the provision of MSDS in the approved format; (b) usage of the product as defined in the appropriate schedule; … storage, site processing, personal protective equipment and monitoring, in accordance with this code of practice and the appropriate schedule; and (d) consideration of protection of the health and …

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… REFERENCES Australian Building Codes Board, (1996), Building Code Of Australia Class 2 to Class 9 Buildings, Vol. 1 Australian Standard AS 1269 Occupational noise … and Safety Commission, (1994), Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances, National Code of Practice [NOHSC:2007(1994)] National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, (1995), Exposure …

… Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources WORKPLACE STANDARDS TASMANIA REVISED VERSION CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE SAFE USE OF REINFORCED PLASTICS June 2003 …

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Facilities in construction

Publisher

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 …

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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 …

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Code of Practice Managing the work environment and facilities

Publisher

SafeWork NSW

Version: 2019. (Current)

This Code of Practice on managing the work environment and facilities is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act).

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… CODE OF PRACTICE MANAGING THE WORK ENVIRONMENT AND FACILITIES AUGUST 2019 …

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

… Foreword This Code of Practice on managing the work environment and facilities is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act). An approved …

… − − − − persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) persons with management or control of a workplace designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers of plant, … work, noise, hazardous manual tasks and plant. Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice Page 5 of 48 …

… Person with management or control of a workplace WHS Act section 20 Duty of persons conducting businesses or undertakings involving management or control of workplaces … or undertaking, the worker must so far as they Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice Page 6 of 48 …

… 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 … on the nature of the work being carried out and the PCBUs present at the workplace. The Code of Practice: Construction work should be consulted for further guidance on how to identify what …

… The duty to consult specifically includes consulting when making decisions about the adequacy of facilities for the welfare of workers, for example the number and location of toilets. The … systems and facilities such as toilets. Further guidance on consultation is available in the Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, coordination and cooperation. The nature of the …

… Size, location and nature of the workplace The types of facilities needed also depend on the size, location and nature of … of the workplace. 1.2. Managing risks associated with the work environment and facilities This Code provides guidance on how to manage the risks associated with the work environment and … done or to the workforce composition. Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice Page 9 of 48 …

… regularly. Workplaces and facilities should be cleaned regularly taking into account the type of work performed, the likelihood of contamination, the number of workers using them, including … environment and facilities provided to workers. Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice Page 10 of 48 …

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… (PCBU) you must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that: − − − − − − − the layout of the workplace allows, and is maintained to allow, persons to enter and exit the workplace and … viewing panel, unless they are fire-rated doors. Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice Page 11 of 48 …

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How to manage work health and safety risks

Publisher

Safe Work Australia

Version: 2018. (Current)

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).

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… How to manage work health and safety risks Code of Practice MAY 2018 …

… 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 …

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… 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 … micro waves and lasers Burns, cancer or blindness How to manage work health and safety risks Code of Practice Page 11 of 39 …

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… are used, what chemicals are around and what they are used for, what safe or unsafe work practices exist as well as the general state of housekeeping. Things to look out for include the following: − − − − − Does the work … and how to achieve safe design, see Guidance on the principles of safe design for work and the Code of Practice: Safe design of structures. How to manage work health and safety risks Code of …

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Code of Practice How to safely remove asbestos

Publisher

SafeWork NSW

Version: 2019. (Current)

This Code of Practice on how to safely remove asbestos is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act).

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… CODE OF PRACTICE HOW TO SAFELY REMOVE ASBESTOS AUGUST 2019 …

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

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… 17 3.3. Informing parties of the licensed asbestos removal ............................................ 19 3.4. Obtaining … plan ....................................................... 20 3.6. Notifying the regulator of the licensed asbestos removal work ............................ 22 3.7. Limiting access, … 61 How to safely remove asbestos Code of Practice Page 3 of 96 …

… protective equipment ............................................................. 76 Selection of RPE … 81 Fit testing of face pieces … 83 Appendix D—Example of a clearance certificate ............................................................. 85 … 88 Appendix E—Examples of asbestos removal work ......................................................... 89 Asbestos … 95 How to safely remove asbestos Code of Practice Page 4 of 96 …

… Foreword This Code of Practice on how to safely remove asbestos is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act). An approved …

… This Code applies to all workplaces covered by the WHS Act where asbestos removal is carried out. Some chapters of this Code will apply to asbestos that is present in residential premises where the premises become a workplace. How to use this Code of Practice This Code includes references to the legal requirements under the WHS Act and WHS …

… 1. Introduction 1.1. Who has health and safety duties when removing asbestos? There are a number of duty holders who have a role in managing risks associated with removal of asbestos and ACM at … not exceeded at the workplace. WHS Regulation Chapter 8 Asbestos How to safely remove asbestos Code of Practice Page 7 of 96 …

… The WHS Regulation includes specific obligations for a number of duty holders in relation to safely removing asbestos. These duties are described in the following chapters of this Code. Officers WHS Act section 27 Duty of officers Officers, for example company directors, have … assists in reducing work-related injuries and disease. How to safely remove asbestos Code of Practice Page 8 of 96 …

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

… clause 458 Duty to ensure asbestos removalist is licensed A PCBU who commissions the removal of asbestos at the workplace must ensure asbestos removal work is carried out only by a licensed … removalist, observing the requirements outlined in Chapter 4. How to safely remove asbestos Code of Practice Page 10 of 96 …

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Code of Practice Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals

Publisher

SafeWork NSW

Version: 2019. (Current)

This Code of Practice on labelling hazardous chemicals is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act).

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… CODE OF PRACTICE LABELLING OF WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS AUGUST 2019 …

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

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… 11 2.3. Disclosure of ingredients … 21 3.6. Duplication of labelling elements ........................................................................ … ..................................................................... 26 3.12. Labelling of products which pose hazard a but do not meet definition ................ 26 4. Labelling … 38 Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals Code of Practice Page 3 of 129 …

… Appendix D—Application of label elements..................................................................... 50 D1. Structure of hazard statement text … ........................................................................... 50 D2. Structure of precautionary statement text................................................................. … 128 Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals Code of Practice Page 4 of 129 …

… Foreword This Code of Practice on labelling hazardous chemicals is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act). An approved …

… 1. Introduction This Code describes the type of information that is needed on labels for various hazardous chemicals so that users of these … all provisions in Part 7.1 of the WHS Regulation. Chemicals labelled under the National Code of Practice for the Labelling of Workplace Substances WHS Regulation clause 341 Labelling hazardous …

… purposes, workplace labelling must be used. For example, a pharmacist repacks a 1 kg container of formulated tablets in smaller containers for dispensing to patients. The 1 kg container must … chemicals must meet the labelling requirements of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Act 1994. Where an agvet chemical is also a workplace hazardous chemical, additional … and toiletries being used at a workplace. Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals Code of Practice Page 7 of 129 …

… transit do not require labelling under WHS laws. The requirements for packaging and labelling of chemicals in transit are set out in various Australian transport laws and codes, including:     the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and … clause 335 Labelling hazardous chemicals Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals Code of Practice Page 8 of 129 …

… The manufacturer or importer of a workplace hazardous chemical must ensure that the chemical is correctly labelled as soon as … More information about correct labelling of hazardous chemicals is given throughout this Code. Suppliers of hazardous chemicals WHS Regulation clause 338 Supplier labelling hazardous … under the WHS Regulation to correctly label. Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals Code of Practice Page 9 of 129 …

… 2. Labelling hazardous chemicals – general information This chapter deals with the complete set of labelling elements that should be included on a container. A checklist for the preparation of … the label requirements for these and other special situations is provided in Chapter 3 of this Code. 2.1. What information must be included on a label? WHS Regulation Schedule 9 … of the SDS should be provided to them. Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals Code of Practice Page 10 of 129 …

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Code of Practice Managing the risk of plant in the workplace

Publisher

SafeWork NSW

Version: 2019. (Current)

This Code of Practice on how to manage risks of plant 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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… CODE OF PRACTICE MANAGING THE RISKS OF PLANT IN THE WORKPLACE AUGUST 2019 …

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

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

… vehicles, power tools, quad bikes, mobile plant and amusement devices. The general duty of care under the WHS Act applies to this type of plant. Plant that relies exclusively on manual … or minimise risks and reduce the associated costs. Managing the risks of plant in the workplace Code of Practice Page 5 of 66 …

… Person conducting a business or undertaking WHS Act section 19 Primary duty of care A PCBU must eliminate risks arising from plant in the workplace, or if that is not … clause 213 Maintenance and inspection of plant Managing the risks of plant in the workplace Code of Practice Page 6 of 66 …

… The WHS Regulation includes specific duties for PCBUs involving the management or control of plant including requirements to:    manage the health and safety risks associated with … to consult with the designer of the structure. Managing the risks of plant in the workplace Code of Practice Page 7 of 66 …

… Officers WHS Act section 27 Duty of officers Officers, for example company directors, have a … to health and safety WHS Regulation clause 203 Management of risks to health and safety This Code provides guidance on how to manage the risks associated with plant in the workplace using …  Identify hazards—find out what could cause harm. Managing the risks of plant in the workplace Code of Practice Page 8 of 66 …

…     Assess risks, if necessary—understand the nature of the harm that could be caused by the hazard, how serious the harm could be and the likelihood … over time. Review control measures to ensure they are working as planned. Chapter 2 of this Code provides guidance on how to manage the risks associated with managing plant in the … the hierarchy of control. Further guidance on the risk management process is in the Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks. Providing and obtaining information …