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

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

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

Code of Practice Managing the risk of falls in housing construction 2014 cover

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Code of Practice Managing the risk of falls in housing construction

Publisher

SafeWork NSW

Version: 2019. (Current)

This Code of Practice on how to manage the risk of falls in housing construction 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 RISK OF FALLS IN HOUSING CONSTRUCTION AUGUST 2019 …

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… 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 the risk of falls in housing construction is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act). An approved …

… This Code should be read in conjunction with the Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces and the Code of Practice: …

… 1. Introduction Falls are a major cause of death and serious injury in Australian workplaces. Fall hazards are found when carrying out common tasks in the construction of a typical one or two storey house (see Figure 1). Falls can also occur at ground level into … substances or structures, and officers. Managing the risk of falls in housing construction Code of Practice Page 7 of 83 …

… than one person can have the same duty at the same time. Early consultation and identification of risks can allow for more options to eliminate or minimise risks and reduce the associated … person falling more than 2 metres. Further information on developing a SWMS can be found in the Code of Practice: Construction work. PCBUs have a duty to consult workers about work health and safety …

… in meeting these duties, the WHS Regulation requires: - manufacturers to consult with designers of plant importers to consult with designers and manufacturers of plant, and the person who … that person to comply with the WHS Act. Managing the risk of falls in housing construction Code of Practice Page 9 of 83 …

… 1.2. What is involved in managing the risk of falls? WHS Regulation clause 34 Duty to identify hazards WHS Regulation clause 35 Managing … Regulation clause 299 Safe work method statement required for high risk construction work. This Code provides guidance on how to manage the risk of falls in housing construction using the … as planned. Further guidance on the general risk management process is available in the Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks. Guidance on the preparation of a SWMS is …

… 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, … do not create risks for other workers on the site. Further guidance is available in the Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination. Managing the risk …

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… 1.3. Information, training, instruction and supervision WHS Act section 19 Primary duty of care WHS Regulation clause 39 Provision of information, training and instruction The WHS Act … plant like elevating work platforms (EWPs). Managing the risk of falls in housing construction Code of Practice Page 12 of 83 …

Confined spaces 2nd edition, 2019. cover

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Confined spaces

Publisher

WorkSafe Victoria

Version: 2nd edition, 2019. (Current)

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

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Demolition work

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WorkSafe Western Australia

Version: Second edition, 2022. (Current)

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

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… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Demolition work Second edition …

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… this publication is provided in good faith and believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of publication. However, the information is provided on the basis that the reader will be solely … and injury (including death). Reference Work Health and Safety Commission, Demolition work: Code of practice (2nd edition), Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety 65pp. ISBN 978 1 …

… Foreword This Code of practice on how to manage the risks associated with demolition work is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (the WHS Act). An …

… How to use this code of practice This Code includes references to the legal requirements under the WHS Act and WHS Regulations. These …

… and supervision..............................................................10 Classes of demolition … 1 and Class 2 demolition work...................................................21 Notification of demolition … Removal of … DEMOLITION WORK – CODE OF PRACTICE (SECOND EDITION) 1 1 …

… Basements, cellars, vaults, domes and arched roofs........................................................53 Masonry and brick … Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Appendix 4 DEMOLITION WORK – CODE OF PRACTICE (SECOND EDITION) 2 …

… r. 5 Demolition work WHS General Regulations r. 289 WHS Mines Regulations r. 289 Meaning of construction work WHS General Regulations r. 291 WHS Mines Regulations r. 291 Meaning of high … the requirements relating to construction work must also be complied with. DEMOLITION WORK – CODE OF PRACTICE (SECOND EDITION) WHS General Regulations r. 312 WHS Mines Regulations r. 312 High risk …

… work is also ‘high risk construction work’ if it involves, among other things, demolition of an element of a structure that is load-bearing or otherwise related to the physical integrity … (SWMS) must be prepared before the high risk construction work starts (see section 3.6 of this Code). Under the WHS General Regulations, a demolition licence is often required to carry out … on construction work and high risk construction work duties is available in the Code of practice: Construction work. Other key terms relating to demolition work are listed in Appendix …

… The WHS Regulations include specific requirements for PCBUs to manage the risks of hazardous chemicals, airborne contaminants and plant, as well as other hazards associated … duties to consult, cooperate and coordinate with other duty holders. For the purposes of this Code, the PCBU who has management or control of the demolition work is sometimes referred to as … plan for the workplace before work on the project commences. DEMOLITION WORK – CODE OF PRACTICE (SECOND EDITION) WHS General Regulations r. 313 WHS Mines Regulations r. 313 Copy of …

… The principal contractor must ensure that a copy of the WHS management plan for the project is kept and readily accessible to any person who is … apply to the principal contractor of a construction project (refer to section 3.4 of this Code). For further information on the WHS management plan, see the Code of practice: Construction. Designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers of plant, …

Communicating occupational health and safety across languages 1st edition, 2022. cover

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Communicating occupational health and safety across languages

Publisher

WorkSafe Victoria

Version: 1st edition, 2022. (Current)

Provides practical guidance for those who have duties or obligations to communicate occupational health and safety matters in appropriate languages in workplaces under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act) and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (OHS Regulations).

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… Introduction 8. When negotiating agreements about designated work groups (DWGs), one of the matters that must be taken into account is whether other languages are spoken by the employees. OHS Act s46 and s49 Health and safety in CALD workplaces 12. This Code gives employers a way to effectively communicate health and safety messages in workplaces … understand OHS information, be able to raise and discuss issues, and be trained in safe work practices. An ongoing dialogue on health and safety at work is essential to workplace safety and …

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… understood, employers must ensure all employees are trained in and understand the common terms of the workplace, in a common language. 99. Employers must provide training to all employees, … the same language, and assist them to meet the appropriate people and understand safe work practices. The supporting employee should have this role acknowledged as part of their normal … WorkSafe Victoria Communicating occupational health and safety across languages compliance code 21 …

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Managing the work environment and facilities

Publisher

WorkSafe Western Australia

Version: 2022. (Current)

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

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… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Managing the work environment and …

… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Managing the work environment and …

… this publication is provided in good faith and believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of publication. However, the information is provided on the basis that the reader will be solely … Reference Work Health and Safety Commission, Managing the work environment and facilities: Code of practice, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety 48pp. ISBN 978 1 920836 95 5 (web) …

… Foreword This Code of practice on work environment and facilities in the workplace is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (the WHS Act). An …

… MANAGING THE WORK ENVIRONMENT AND FACILITIES – CODE OF PRACTICE IV …

… Guidance for specific types of work.......................................................................... 27 4.1 4.2 4.3 … and facilities checklist................................................37 Appendix 3 Examples of facilities for different workplaces........................................46 MANAGING THE WORK ENVIRONMENT AND FACILITIES – CODE OF PRACTICE 1 1 …

… business or undertaking (PCBUs) • designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers of plant, substances or structures • officers • WHS service providers. Workers and other persons … the risks so far as is reasonably practicable. MANAGING THE WORK ENVIRONMENT AND FACILITIES – CODE OF PRACTICE 2 PCBUs have a duty to consult workers about work health and safety and may also have …

… plant. A reference in the WHS Regulations to a PCBU includes a reference to the mine operator of a mine where relevant. For further guidance, see the Interpretive guideline: The meaning of … services relating to work health and safety MANAGING THE WORK ENVIRONMENT AND FACILITIES – CODE OF PRACTICE WHS Act s. 22 Duties of persons conducting businesses or undertakings that design …

… is reasonably practicable, ensure that the WHS services are provided so that any relevant use of them at, or in relation to, a workplace will not put at risk the health and safety of persons … officer. Workers WHS Act s. 28 Duties of workers MANAGING THE WORK ENVIRONMENT AND FACILITIES – CODE OF PRACTICE 4 Workers have a duty to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and to …

… Other persons in the workplace WHS Act s. 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 …

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Confined spaces

Publisher

WorkSafe Western Australia

Version: 2022. (Current)

Provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to manage health and safety risks associated with work carried out in a confined space.

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… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Confined spaces …

… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Confined spaces …

… this publication is provided in good faith and believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of publication. However, the information is provided on the basis that the reader will be solely … and injury (including death). Reference Work Health and Safety Commission, Confined spaces: Code of practice, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety 55pp. ISBN 978 1 920836 80 1 (web) …

… Foreword This Code of Practice on how to manage the risks associated with confined spaces in the workplace is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act). An approved …

… CONFINED SPACES – CODE OF PRACTICE IV …

… 2 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2 Duty of designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers, installers and … 25 Hierarchy of control … CONFINED SPACES – CODE OF PRACTICE Appendix 1 …

… dangers because they are usually not designed to be areas where people work. Confined spaces often have poor ventilation which allows hazardous atmospheres to quickly develop, especially if … – harmful concentrations of any airborne contaminants, or – engulfment. CONFINED SPACES – CODE OF PRACTICE 2 A confined space is determined by the hazards associated with a set of specific …

… What is not a confined space for the purposes of the WHS Regulations? A confined space does not include a space in which excavation work is … a space is a ‘confined space’ for the purposes of the WHS Regulations. CONFINED SPACES – CODE OF PRACTICE Appendix 2 provides examples to illustrate how a confined space is determined. 3 …

… Is the space enclosed or partially enclosed?1 No 1. The risks of confined spaces are associated with how much of the space is enclosed, rather than the size … No 4. • • Yes Is the space not an excavation of an underground mine?5 No Yes CONFINED SPACES – CODE OF PRACTICE 4 Confined space Not a confined space • A safe oxygen level means an oxygen content in …

… duties in relation to confined spaces? Duty holders who have a role in managing the risks of working in confined spaces include: • persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) • … is deemed to be a reference to a mine operator where that is relevant. CONFINED SPACES – CODE OF PRACTICE For further guidance, see the Interpretive guideline: The meaning of ‘person conducting …

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Hazardous manual tasks

Publisher

WorkSafe Western Australia

Version: 2022. (Current)

Provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to manage health and safety risks associated with musculoskeletal disorders arising from hazardous manual tasks in the workplace.

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… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Hazardous manual tasks …

… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Hazardous manual tasks …

… this publication is provided in good faith and believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of publication. However, the information is provided on the basis that the reader will be solely … injury (including death). Reference Work Health and Safety Commission, Hazardous manual tasks: Code of practice, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety 67pp. ISBN 978 1 920836 77 1 (web) …

… Foreword This Code of Practice on how to manage the risks associated with hazardous manual tasks and control the risks of workers being affected by musculoskeletal disorders is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (the WHS Act). An …

… HAZARDOUS MANUAL TASKS – CODE OF PRACTICE IV …

… Characteristics of hazardous manual … relation to hazardous manual tasks?....................3 What is involved in managing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders?.............................6 When should a risk assessment be … What are the sources of the … 28 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 The hierarchy of control … 61 HAZARDOUS MANUAL TASKS – CODE OF PRACTICE 1 1 …

… 1 Introduction Most jobs involve carrying out some type of manual task using the body to move or hold objects, people or animals. Manual tasks cover a … any person, animal or thing involving one or more of the following: HAZARDOUS MANUAL TASKS – CODE OF PRACTICE 2 • • • • • repetitive or sustained force high or sudden force repetitive movement …

… in relation to hazardous manual tasks? Duty holders who have a role in managing the risks of hazardous manual tasks include: • persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) • … deemed to be a reference to a mine operator, where that is relevant. HAZARDOUS MANUAL TASKS – CODE OF PRACTICE For further guidance, see the Interpretive guideline: The meaning of ‘person conducting …

… Designers, manufacturers, importers, installers and suppliers of plant, substances and structures WHS Act Part 2 Division 3 Further duties of persons … manufacture, import or supply is without risks to health and safety. See Chapter 6 of this Code for further guidance. This duty includes carrying out testing and analysis as well as … assist in meeting these duties, the WHS Regulations require: HAZARDOUS MANUAL TASKS – CODE OF PRACTICE 4 • designers and manufacturers to provide information to each person who is provided …

… WHS service providers WHS Act s. 26A Duty of persons conducting businesses or undertakings that provide services relating to work health … accordance with the information and instruction and training provided. HAZARDOUS MANUAL TASKS – CODE OF PRACTICE WHS Act s. 28 Duties of workers 5 …

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Abrasive blasting

Publisher

WorkSafe Western Australia

Version: 2022. (Current)

Provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to manage health and safety risks associated with abrasive blasting.

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… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Abrasive blasting …

… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Abrasive blasting …

… this publication is provided in good faith and believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of publication. However, the information is provided on the basis that the reader will be solely … and injury (including death). Reference Work Health and Safety Commission, Abrasive blasting: Code of practice, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety 46pp. ISBN 978 1 920836 78 8 (web) …

… Foreword This Code of practice on how to manage the risks associated with abrasive blasting is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (the WHS Act). An …

… ABRASIVE BLASTING – CODE OF PRACTICE IV …

… Recycling of blast … Disposal of … ABRASIVE BLASTING – CODE OF PRACTICE Appendix 1 …

… 1 Introduction 1.1 What is abrasive blasting? ‘Abrasive blasting’ means propelling a stream of abrasive material at high speed against a surface using compressed air, liquid, steam, … conducting a business or undertaking WHS Act s. 19 Primary duty of care ABRASIVE BLASTING – CODE OF PRACTICE 2 A PCBU that carries out abrasive blasting must eliminate risks arising from abrasive …

… where that is relevant. For further guidance, see the Interpretive guideline: The meaning of ‘person conducting a business or undertaking’ (PCBU). Designers, manufacturers, importers and … construction work to consult with the designer of the structure. ABRASIVE BLASTING – CODE OF PRACTICE To assist in meeting these duties, the WHS Regulations require: 3 …

… WHS service providers WHS Act s. 26A Duty of persons conducting businesses or undertakings that provide services relating to work health … and safety policies or procedures that have been notified to workers. ABRASIVE BLASTING – CODE OF PRACTICE 4 If personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided by the business or undertaking, …