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… Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice …

… Application in the Northern Territory This code of practice was approved by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice under section 274(1) of …

… Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice Contents Foreword … 25 Guidance for specific types of work … 34 Appendix C—Examples of facilities for different … 44 Page 3 of 44 …

… Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice Foreword This Code of Practice on managing the work environment and facilities is an …

… Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice There are more specific requirements to manage risks under the WHS Regulations, …

… Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice are reasonably able, and cooperate with reasonable health and safety policies or …

… Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice Workers must be given an opportunity to express their views, raise work health and …

… Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice • What are the work arrangements that may impact on cleaning and maintenance schedules? …

… Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice The work environment must be maintained so that it remains in a clean and safe …

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… Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice be fitted with safety devices if necessary, such as a traffic sensor system in a …

AS/NZS 4745:2012 Code of practice for handling combustible dusts 2012 cover

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AS/NZS 4745:2012 Code of practice for handling combustible dusts

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Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand

Version: Second Edition 2012. (Pending Revision)

Sets out good design and management principles and practices for the construction, operation and maintenance of manufacturing and processing plants and associated transportation and storage systems.

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… 4745:2012 (Incorporating Amdendment No. 1) AS/NZS 4745:2012 Australian/New Zealand Standard™ Code of practice for handling combustible dusts …

… AS/NZS 4745:2012 (Incorporating Amendment No. 1) Australian/New Zealand Standard™ Code of practice for handling combustible dusts Originated as AS/NZS 4745:2004. Second edition 2012. …

… 5 AS/NZS 4745:2012 STANDARDS AUSTRALIA/STANDARDS NEW ZEALAND Australian/New Zealand Standard Code of practice for handling combustible dusts SECTI ON 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL 1.1 SCOPE This Code of …

… 4745:2012 RISK MANAGEM ENT 2.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 2.1.1 Awareness of regulations and responsibility Responsibility for awareness of relevant legislation, standards, codes of practice etc. lies with the organization and responsible individuals within the organization. …

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… and periodic maintenance checks. Maintenance should include testing where relevant. Effects of malfunctioning equipment should be assessed in the risk assessment. 4.7.2 Housekeeping WARNING: THIS CODE OF PRACTICE DOES NOT DEAL WITH HYGIENE. Good housekeeping reduces the opportunity for ignition of …

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… AS/NZS 4745:2012 36 Such reactions include self-ignition of combustible dusts, and self-heating of feed-stuffs induced by biological processes. NOTE: Some chemical reactions (e.g. pyrolysis … high heat of reaction or rapid gas evolution. These hazards are not considered in this Code of Practice. COPYRIGHT …

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… design. (f) Minimize moving parts. 6.4.3.2 Structural strength Consider the structural strength of equipment and its supports against shock loads from explosions and the overturning effect of … industries should be sought from competent/experienced industry sources, e.g. the ‘Approved Code of Practice for the Prevention, Detection and Control of Fire and Explosion in New Zealand Dairy …

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Confined spaces

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NT WorkSafe

Version: 2020. (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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… Confined spaces Code of Practice …

… Application in the Northern Territory This code of practice was approved by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice under section 274(1) of …

… Confined spaces Code of Practice Contents Foreword … .................................................................................... 12 Duty of designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers, installers and constructors … 43 Location of Work: … 43 Description of … 43 Withdrawal of written authority … 51 Page 3 of 51 …

… Confined spaces Code of Practice Foreword This Code of Practice on how to manage the risks associated with confined spaces in the workplace is …

… Confined spaces Code of Practice 1. Introduction Confined spaces pose 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 …

… Confined spaces Code of Practice What is not a confined space for the purposes of the WHS Regulations? A confined space does not include a mine shaft or the workings of a …

… Confined spaces Code of Practice 1.2. Who has health and safety 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 …

… Confined spaces Code of Practice Workers and other persons at the workplace also have duties under the WHS Act, such as … 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 …

… Confined spaces Code of Practice Please refer to AS 2865–2009: Confined spaces for specific obligations of designers. Officers WHS Act section 27 Duty of officers Officers, for example company …

… Confined spaces Code of Practice Other persons at the workplace, like visitors, must take reasonable care for their own … spaces? WHS Regulations Part 3.1 Regulations 32–38 Managing risks to health and safety This Code provides guidance on how to manage the risks associated with confined spaces in the …

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Abrasive blasting

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NT WorkSafe

Version: 2020. (Current)

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

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… Abrasive blasting Code of Practice …

… Application in the Northern Territory This code of practice was approved by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice under section 274(1) of …

… Abrasive blasting Code of Practice Contents Foreword … 30 3.5. Recycling of blast material … 33 3.6. Disposal of waste … 45 Page 3 of 45 …

… Abrasive blasting Code of Practice Foreword This Code of Practice on how to manage the risks associated with abrasive blasting is an approved …

… Abrasive blasting Code of Practice 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, …

… Abrasive blasting Code of Practice PCBUs have a duty to consult workers about work health and safety and may also have … and coordinate with other duty holders. Designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers of plant, substances or structures WHS Act Part 2 Division 3 Further duties of persons …

… Abrasive blasting Code of Practice Other persons at the workplace WHS Act section 29 Duties of other persons at the … WHS Regulations Part 3.1 Regulations 32–38 Managing risks to health and safety This Code provides guidance on how to manage the risks associated with abrasive blasting in the …

… Abrasive blasting Code of Practice The broad definition of a ‘worker’ under the WHS Act means a PCBU must consult, so far … other to implement the control measures. Further guidance on consultation is available in the Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination. 1.4. …

… Abrasive blasting Code of Practice • • • the nature of the work carried out by the worker the nature of the risks associated with the work at the …

… Abrasive blasting Code of Practice Examples of abrasive blasting hazards include: • • • • airborne contaminants like dust hazardous …

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Hazardous manual tasks

Publisher

NT WorkSafe

Version: 2020. (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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… Hazardous manual tasks Code of Practice …

… Application in the Northern Territory This code of practice was approved by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice under section 274(1) of …

… Hazardous manual tasks Code of Practice Contents Foreword … 8 Designers, manufacturers, importers, installers and suppliers of plant, substances and structures ......... 8 Officers … 9 1.4. What is involved in managing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders? .........................................................9 …

… Hazardous manual tasks Code of Practice Consider the nature, size, weight or number of persons, animals or things handled ................................ 27 Consider the systems …

… Hazardous manual tasks Code of Practice Training … 47 6. Role of designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers … 48 Design of workplaces … 49 Design of plant … 52 Appendix B—Examples of controlling MSD risks through design … 68 Page 5 of 68 …

… Hazardous manual tasks Code of Practice Foreword This Code of Practice on how to manage the risks associated with hazardous manual tasks and control …

… Hazardous manual tasks Code of Practice 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 …

… Hazardous manual tasks Code of Practice 1.3. Who has health and safety duties in relation to hazardous manual tasks? Duty … 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 …

… Hazardous manual tasks Code of Practice Officers WHS Act section 27 Duty of officers Officers, for example company directors, have a …

… Hazardous manual tasks Code of Practice In order to manage risk under the WHS Regulations, a duty holder must: • • • • • … is reasonably practicable, a work environment that is without risks to health and safety. This Code provides guidance on how to manage the risks associated with hazardous manual tasks that …

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First aid in the workplace

Publisher

NT WorkSafe

Version: 2020. (Current)

Provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to effectively provide first aid in the workplace. It includes information on first aid kits, procedures, facilities and training for first aiders.

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… First aid in the workplace Code of Practice …

… Application in the Northern Territory This code of practice was approved by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice under section 274(1) of …

… First aid in the workplace Code of Practice Contents Foreword … 5 How to use this Code of Practice … 6 Designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers of plant, substances or structures .............................. 7 Officers …

… First aid in the workplace Code of Practice Step 5: … 23 Appendix C – Summary of recommended first aid … 24 Appendix D—Example of a first aid assessment … 24 Nature of the work being carried out and the nature of the hazards at the workplace................................. 25 Appendix E—Example of …

… First aid in the workplace Code of Practice Foreword This Code of Practice on first aid in the workplace is an approved code of practice under section 274 …

… First aid in the workplace Code of Practice 1. Introduction Providing immediate and effective first aid to workers or others who … number of other people who have been trained to administer first aid (see section 3.5 of this Code). A PCBU may not need to provide first aid equipment or facilities if these are already …

… First aid in the workplace Code of Practice Designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers of plant, substances or structures WHS Act Part 2 Division 3 Further duties of persons …

… First aid in the workplace Code of Practice 1.2. What is required in providing first aid? First aid requirements will vary from one … factors must be taken into account when deciding what first aid arrangements are provided. This Code provides information on using a risk management approach to tailor first aid to suit the …

… First aid in the workplace Code of Practice Consulting, cooperating and coordinating activities with other duty holders WHS Act … access to the first aiders. • • • Further guidance on consultation is available in the Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination. 2. How to …

… First aid in the workplace Code of Practice workshops and forestry operations are at greater risk of injury requiring immediate medical treatment than workers in offices or libraries. These …

Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals 2020 cover

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Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals

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NT WorkSafe

Version: 2020. (Current)

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

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… Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals Code of Practice …

… Application in the Northern Territory This code of practice was approved by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice under section 274(1) of …

… Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals Code of Practice Establishing the generic name … 92 Other relevant codes of practice …

… Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals Code of Practice Foreword This Code of Practice about the preparation of safety data sheets for …

… Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals Code of Practice The person writing the SDS should have appropriate expertise and have access to the …

… Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals Code of Practice Some overseas authorities may require an SDS or information on an SDS for certain …

… Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals Code of Practice 2. Preparing, reviewing and amending safety data sheets An SDS must be prepared and …