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… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals …

… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals …

… 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 … Work Health and Safety Commission, Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals: Code of practice, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety 120pp. ISBN 978 1 920836 96 2 …

… Foreword This Code of practice about the preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (the WHS Act). An …

… PREPARATION OF SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS – CODE OF PRACTICE IV …

… What are the duties in relation to the preparation of safety data sheets?.......................2 When is it necessary to prepare a safety data … Classification and labelling of chemicals...............................................................................6 … PREPARATION OF SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS – CODE OF PRACTICE 1 1 …

… An SDS is an important tool for assessing and managing the risks associated with the use of hazardous chemicals in workplaces. See Appendix 1 for the definition of ‘hazardous chemical’ and other terms used in this Code. 1.2 What are the duties in relation to the preparation of safety data sheets? WHS General … in the form of an SDS. PREPARATION OF SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS – CODE OF PRACTICE 2 Under the WHS Regulations, manufacturers and importers of a substance, mixture or …

… an SDS if they are the manufacturer or importer and the changes are consistent with the duties of the importer or manufacturer. A PCBU who is not the manufacturer or importer may only change … to prepare an SDS for a non-hazardous chemical it should be prepared in accordance with this Code so far as is reasonably practicable. The definition of hazardous chemical can be found in … the glossary at Appendix 1. PREPARATION OF SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS – CODE OF PRACTICE Almost every hazardous chemical, as defined in the WHS Regulations, needs an SDS under …

… While this Code applies to hazardous chemicals as defined in the WHS Regulations, an SDS should also be provided for: • any chemical that may adversely impact the health or safety of persons or the environment, but has insufficient information to allow it to be correctly … and can cause damage to the ears. A list of ototoxic substances is provided in the Code of practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work. Some overseas authorities may …

… an SDS to be prepared for hazardous chemicals in the following circumstances (although the duty of care requirements under the WHS Act still apply): • chemicals in batteries while they are … 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 • therapeutic goods within … products made of tobacco. PREPARATION OF SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS – CODE OF PRACTICE Note: that the exemptions described above only apply in the circumstances described. …

Managing risks of plant in the workplace 2022 cover

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Managing risks of plant in the workplace

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WorkSafe Western Australia

Version: 2022. (Current)

Provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to manage health and safety risks associated with managing risks of plant in the workplace.

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… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Managing risks of plant in the …

… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Managing risks of plant in the …

… 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 … death). Reference Work Health and Safety Commission, Managing risks of plant in the workplace: Code of practice, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety 74pp. ISBN 978 1 920836 91 7 (web) …

… 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 2020 (WHS Act). An approved …

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

… Installation and commissioning of plant..............................................................................29 Using … Maintenance, repair and cleaning of plant...........................................................................34 Storing … Decommissioning, dismantling and disposing of plant....................................................37 Specific control … 69 MANAGING RISKS OF PLANT IN THE WORKPLACE – CODE OF PRACTICE 1 1 …

… 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 … the risks of plant in the workplace. These include: MANAGING RISKS OF PLANT IN THE WORKPLACE – CODE OF PRACTICE 2 • • • • • • persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) PCBUs involving the …

… Person conducting a business or undertaking WHS Act s. 19 Primary duty of care A PCBU must eliminate risks arising from plant in the workplace, or if that is not … r. 207 WHS Mines Regulations r. 207 Plant not in use MANAGING RISKS OF PLANT IN THE WORKPLACE – CODE OF PRACTICE WHS General Regulations r. 203 WHS Mines Regulations r. 203 Management of risks to …

… devices WHS General Regulations r. 213 WHS Mines Regulations r. 213 Maintenance and inspection of plant Multiple duties The WHS Regulations include specific duties for PCBUs involving the … use does not increase the risk to health or safety. MANAGING RISKS OF PLANT IN THE WORKPLACE – CODE OF PRACTICE 4 There are generally a number of people involved with plant during its lifecycle. For …

… Designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers of plant, substances or structures WHS Act s. 22 Duties of persons conducting businesses or … provide services relating to work health and safety. MANAGING RISKS OF PLANT IN THE WORKPLACE – CODE OF PRACTICE • manufacturers to consult with designers of the plant • importers to consult with …

How to safely remove asbestos 2022 cover

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How to safely remove asbestos

Publisher

WorkSafe Western Australia

Version: 2022. (Current)

Provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to manage health and safety risks associated with removing asbestos or asbestos containing materials (ACM) from workplaces.

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… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE How to safely remove asbestos …

… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE How to safely remove asbestos …

… 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 … (including death). Reference Work Health and Safety Commission, How to safely remove asbestos: Code of practice, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety 94pp. ISBN 978 1 920836 86 3 (web) …

… 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 2020 (WHS Act). An approved …

… This Code may be a useful reference for other persons interested in the duties under the WHS Act and … 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 …

… Informing parties of the licensed asbestos removal.........................................................18 … Notifying the regulator of the licensed asbestos removal work......................................21 Limiting access, … Controls applicable to all types of asbestos removal..............................................31 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 … HOW TO SAFELY REMOVE ASBESTOS – CODE OF PRACTICE 1 1 …

… Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Appendix 4 Appendix 5 HOW TO SAFELY REMOVE ASBESTOS – CODE OF PRACTICE 2 … protective equipment............................................................. 77 Example of a clearance certificate............................................................ 86 …

… 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 … Regulations r. 420 Exposure to airborne asbestos at workplace HOW TO SAFELY REMOVE ASBESTOS – CODE OF PRACTICE PCBUs have a duty to consult workers about work health and safety and may also have …

… The PCBU must also ensure so far as is reasonably practicable that exposure of people at the workplace to airborne asbestos is eliminated. If this is not reasonably … to safely removing asbestos. These duties are described in the following chapters of this Code. WHS service provider WHS Act s. 26A Duty of persons conducting businesses or undertakings … and safety. Officers WHS Act s. 27 Duty of officers HOW TO SAFELY REMOVE ASBESTOS – CODE OF PRACTICE 4 Officers, for example, company directors, have a duty to exercise due diligence to …

… Workers WHS Act s. 28 Duties of workers Workers have a duty to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and to … who has been elected to represent their work group. HOW TO SAFELY REMOVE ASBESTOS – CODE OF PRACTICE This duty to consult is based on the recognition that worker input and participation …

How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace 2022 cover

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How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace

Publisher

WorkSafe Western Australia

Version: 2022. (Current)

Provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to manage risks associated with asbestos, asbestos containing material (ACM) and asbestos-contaminated dust or debris (ACD) at the workplace and thereby minimise the incidence of asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer.

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… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace …

… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace …

… 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 … Work Health and Safety Commission, How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace: Code of practice, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety 80pp. ISBN 978 1 920836 84 9 (web) …

… Foreword This Code of practice on how to manage and control asbestos in the workplace is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (the WHS Act). An …

… some cases, the most appropriate control measure determined may be to remove the asbestos. The Code of practice: How to safely remove asbestos provides further guidance for asbestos removalists so …

… Disposing of asbestos or … Indicating the presence of asbestos in the workplace......................................................18 Assessing the risk of … ACM............................................................................42 Limited use of … HOW TO MANAGE AND CONTROL ASBESTOS IN THE WORKPLACE – CODE OF PRACTICE 1 1 …

… 4 Appendix 5 Appendix 6 Appendix 7 HOW TO MANAGE AND CONTROL ASBESTOS IN THE WORKPLACE – CODE OF PRACTICE 2 … Examples of warning signs and labels......................................................59 Template of …

… supplying, transporting, storing, removing, using, installing, handling, treating, disposing of or disturbing asbestos or asbestos containing materials (ACM), except in prescribed … of asbestos in bulk samples. HOW TO MANAGE AND CONTROL ASBESTOS IN THE WORKPLACE – CODE OF PRACTICE On 31 December 2003, a national ban on all forms of asbestos came into effect, …

… The management of naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) that stays in its natural state is not prohibited if … Further details on who can remove asbestos can be found in the WHS Regulations and the Code of practice: How to safely remove asbestos. Direction by the regulator WHS General Regulations r. …

… business or undertaking (PCBUs) • designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers of plant, substances or structures • WHS service providers • officers. Workers and other persons … management or control of workplaces HOW TO MANAGE AND CONTROL ASBESTOS IN THE WORKPLACE – CODE OF PRACTICE A PCBU must eliminate risks arising from managing and controlling asbestos, or if that …

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Construction work

Publisher

WorkSafe Western Australia

Version: 2022. (Current)

Provides practical guidance for PCBUs, including those persons who design, construct, import, supply or install plant or structures, on how to eliminate, or if that is not possible, minimise the risks relating to construction work.

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

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

… 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, Construction work: Code of practice, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety 89pp. ISBN 978 1 920836 81 8 (web) …

… Foreword This Code of practice on how to manage the risks associated with construction 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 …

… arrangements......................................................36 CONSTRUCTION WORK – CODE OF PRACTICE 2 What is ‘construction …

… 5 Appendix 6 Appendix 7 Appendix 8 Appendix 9 Appendix 10 Appendix 11 CONSTRUCTION WORK – CODE OF PRACTICE 2 … 37 Examples of construction work................................................................. 42 …

… is ‘construction work’? WHS General Regulations r. 289 WHS Mines Regulations r. 289 Meaning of construction work ‘Construction work’ is defined in the WHS Regulations as any work carried … before construction has started • traffic control on a construction site. CONSTRUCTION WORK – CODE OF PRACTICE Contracts covering a project are a good guide to what activities are done in connection …

… For the purposes of this Code, housing construction work involves construction work relating to the following: • … fixed or moveable, temporary or permanent. A structure includes: CONSTRUCTION WORK – CODE OF PRACTICE 4 • buildings, masts, towers, framework, pipelines, transport infrastructure and …

… or sewerage or drainage works, for example stormwater drains, sheet piling to divert the course of a river or to build a cofferdam, underground storage tanks for an irrigation system, road … construction work for which a safe work method statement (SWMS) is required. Chapter 4 of this Code provides more detail on SWMS. Examples of high risk construction work are provided in Appendix 3. CONSTRUCTION WORK – CODE OF PRACTICE 1.4 5 …

Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals 2022 cover

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Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals

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WorkSafe Western Australia

Version: 2022. (Current)

Provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to label hazardous chemicals that are being manufactured or imported for use, handling or storage in Australia.

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… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Labelling of workplace hazardous …

… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Labelling of workplace hazardous …

… 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, Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals: Code of practice, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety 127pp. ISBN 978 1 920836 87 0 …

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

… Duplication of labelling … Labelling of products which pose a hazard but do not meet ‘hazardous chemical’ definition … Disclosure of … Orientation and size of label … generic names............................................................ 35 Application of label elements.................................................................... 44 … LABELLING OF WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS – CODE OF PRACTICE 2 When is a label under the WHS Regulations not …

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

… Therapeutic goods WHS General Regulations r. 328 WHS Mines Regulations r. 328 Application of Part 7.1 – Hazardous chemicals Therapeutic goods are regarded as correctly labelled under the … 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 … about labelling agvet chemicals. LABELLING OF WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS – CODE OF PRACTICE WHS General Regulations r. 335 WHS Mines Regulations r. 335 Labelling hazardous …

… for consumer use are exempt from workplace labelling requirements. This includes sample bottles of cosmetics at retail stores and toiletries being used at a workplace. However, when cosmetics … workplace for not more than five consecutive days. LABELLING OF WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS – CODE OF PRACTICE 4 Hazardous chemicals that are in transit do not require labelling under WHS laws. The …

… WHS Regulations apply specific duties to various persons in relation to the correct labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals. Where a chemical is regulated under more than one set of laws … agricultural and veterinary chemicals as defined in the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Act 1994 (Commonwealth) must meet the requirements of both sets of laws. Note: under the … regulation 335 of the WHS Regulations. LABELLING OF WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS – CODE OF PRACTICE This means that the hazardous chemical must be labelled in accordance with the Globally …

Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work 2022 cover

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Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work

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WorkSafe Western Australia

Version: 2022. (Current)

Provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to manage health and safety risks associated with workplace noise.

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… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work …

… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work …

… 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 … Work Health and Safety Commission, Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work: Code of practice, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety 57pp. ISBN 978 1 920836 88 7 (web) …

… Foreword This Code of practice on managing noise and preventing hearing loss at 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 …

… Other effects of … and supervision................................................................7 Hierarchy of control … Role of designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers of plant, substances or … 51 MANAGING NOISE AND PREVENTING HEARING LOSS AT WORK – CODE OF PRACTICE 1 1 …

… and safety duties in relation to noise? Duty holders who have a role in managing the risks of noise include: • persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) • designers, … conducting a business or undertaking MANAGING NOISE AND PREVENTING HEARING LOSS AT WORK – CODE OF PRACTICE 2 WHS Act s. 19 Primary duty of care A PCBU must eliminate risks arising from hazardous …

… WHS Regulations specify the exposure standard for noise, in relation to a person, as: • LAeq,8h of 85 dB(A), or • LC,peak of 140 dB(C). LAeq,8h means the eight-hour equivalent continuous … information about the plant or substance. MANAGING NOISE AND PREVENTING HEARING LOSS AT WORK – CODE OF PRACTICE WHS Act s. 22 Duties of persons conducting businesses or undertakings that design …

… in meeting these duties, the WHS Regulations require: • manufacturers to consult with designers of the plant • importers to consult with designers and manufacturers of plant • the person who … to noise emissions. Further information about these duties can be found in Chapter 6 of this Code. WHS service providers WHS Act s. 26A Duty of persons conducting businesses or undertaking … to work health and safety. MANAGING NOISE AND PREVENTING HEARING LOSS AT WORK – CODE OF PRACTICE 4 Officers WHS Act s. 27 Duties of officers Officers (e.g.company directors) have a …

… Noise officers WHS Mines Regulations sch. 26 Noise officers If a person at a mine is likely to be exposed to noise that exceeds the exposure … that person to comply with the WHS Act. MANAGING NOISE AND PREVENTING HEARING LOSS AT WORK – CODE OF PRACTICE Other persons in the workplace 5 …

Managing the risk of falls at workplaces 2022 cover

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Managing the risk of falls at workplaces

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WorkSafe Western Australia

Version: 2022. (Current)

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… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Managing the risk of falls at …

… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Managing the risk of falls at …

… 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 … death). Reference Work Health and Safety Commission, Managing the risk of falls at workplaces: Code of practice, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety 71pp. ISBN 978 1 920836 93 1 (web) …

… Foreword This Code of practice on how to manage the risk of falls at workplaces is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act). An approved …

… MANAGING THE RISK OF FALLS AT WORKPLACES – CODE OF PRACTICE IV …

… 2 1.1 1.2 1.3 The role of designers of plant and structures............................................................. 9 2.1 2.2 … 18 4.1 4.2 5 Eliminating or minimising the risk of falls at the design stage..........................................9 … MANAGING THE RISK OF FALLS AT WORKPLACES – CODE OF PRACTICE 2 Who has health and safety duties in relation to …

… 1 Introduction Falls are a major cause of death and serious injury in Australian workplaces. Fall hazards are found in many workplaces … or undertaking WHS Act s. 19 Primary duty of care MANAGING THE RISK OF FALLS AT WORKPLACES – CODE OF PRACTICE 2 A PCBU must eliminate the risk of falls in the workplace, or if that is not …

… The WHS Regulations classify a number of activities as ‘high risk construction work’ for which a safe work method statement (SWMS) … 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 Regulations require: • manufacturers to consult with designers of plant • importers to consult with designers and manufacturers of plant • the person who … and safety. Officers WHS Act s. 27 Duty of officers MANAGING THE RISK OF FALLS AT WORKPLACES – CODE OF PRACTICE 4 Officers, such as company directors, have a duty to exercise due diligence to ensure …

… Workers WHS Act s. 28 Duties of workers Workers have a duty to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and to … Mines Regulations r. 38 Review of control measures MANAGING THE RISK OF FALLS AT WORKPLACES – CODE OF PRACTICE WHS General Regulations r. 34 WHS Mines Regulations r. 34 Duty to identify hazards 5 …

Managing the risk of falls in housing construction 2022 cover

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Managing the risk of falls in housing construction

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WorkSafe Western Australia

Version: 2022. (Current)

Provides practical guidance for PCBUs on how to eliminate, or if that is not possible, minimise the risk of falls from height in housing construction.

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… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Managing the risk of falls in housing construction …

… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Managing the risk of falls in housing construction …

… 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 … Work Health and Safety Commission, Managing the risk of falls in housing construction: Code of practice, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety 76pp. ISBN 978 1 920836 92 4 (web) …

… 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 2020 (the WHS Act). This …

… This Code is not intended as complete guidance where roofing work involves dismantling or demolition work. This Code may be a useful reference for … under the WHS Act and WHS Regulations. This Code should be read in conjunction with the Code of practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces and the Code of practice: Construction work. …

… 3 1.1 1.2 1.3 Managing the risk of … Organising and sequencing of work......................................................................................36 … Use of portable … MANAGING THE RISK OF FALLS IN HOUSING CONSTRUCTION – CODE OF PRACTICE 2 Who has health and safety duties in relation to …

… 10 Roofing … Guardrail systems for roofing … Installation of sarking – tile roofing.......................................................................................62 … Installation of perimeter battens – metal roofing...............................................................62 Fixing fascias and … MANAGING THE RISK OF FALLS IN HOUSING CONSTRUCTION – CODE OF PRACTICE 2 …

… 1 Introduction Figure 1 Examples of potential falls in the housing construction industry 1.1 Who has health and safety duties in … own health and safety at the workplace. MANAGING THE RISK OF FALLS IN HOUSING CONSTRUCTION – CODE OF PRACTICE Falls are a major cause of death and serious injury in Australian workplaces. Fall …

… 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 … control is not sufficient for the purpose. MANAGING THE RISK OF FALLS IN HOUSING CONSTRUCTION – CODE OF PRACTICE 4 The WHS General Regulations classify a number of activities as ‘high risk …