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… Welding processes Code of Practice JULY 2020 …

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

… the full text of the WHS Act or WHS Regulations. The words ‘must’, ‘requires’ or ‘mandatory’ indicate a legal requirement exists that must be complied with. The word ‘should’ is used in this Code to indicate a recommended course of action, while ‘may’ is used to indicate an optional course of action. Welding processes Code of Practice Page 5 of 44 …

… 1. Introduction 1.1. What is welding? Welding is the process of permanently joining two or more materials together, usually metals, by heat or pressure or … to avoid electrocution, fire and explosion, burns, electric shock, vision damage, inhalation of poisonous gases and fumes, hearing loss, and exposure to intense ultraviolet radiation. 1.2. … have duties to consult, cooperate and coordinate with other duty holders. Welding processes Code of Practice Page 6 of 44 …

… 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, … plant or structures at a workplace. Further guidance on consultation is available in the Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination. Welding processes …

… Information, training, instruction and supervision WHS Act 19 Primary duty of care WHS Regulation 39 Provision of information, training and instruction The WHS Act … the plant importers to consult with designers and manufacturers of plant, and Welding processes Code of Practice Page 8 of 44 …

… − the person who commissions construction work to consult with the designer of the structure. Principal contractors WHS Regulation 309 WHS management plan—preparation The … in place for consultation, cooperation and coordination between the PCBUs at the site. Officers WHS Act section 27 Duty of officers Officers, for example company directors, have a … given by the PCBU to allow that person to comply with the WHS Act. Welding processes Code of Practice Page 9 of 44 …

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… processes? 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 welding in the workplace using … hazards – find out what could cause harm. 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 … working as planned. Further guidance on the risk management process is available in the Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks. Welding processes Code of Practice Page 10 …

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… be implemented to control risks. It will help to: − − − − identify which workers are at risk of exposure determine what sources and processes are causing that risk identify if and what kind … of harm, ranging from minor discomfort to a serious injury or death. Welding processes Code of Practice Page 11 of 44 …

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… circumstances, a risk assessment will assist to: − − − − identify which workers are at risk of exposure determine what sources and processes are causing the risk identify if and what kind … on the risk management process and the hierarchy of control measures is available in the Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks. Eliminating the risk You must always aim …

Cutting and Drilling Concrete and other Masonry Products 1997 cover

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Cutting and Drilling Concrete and other Masonry Products

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WorkCover NSW

Version: 1997. (Current)

Sets out guidelines for the use of saws and drills and associated equipment in the cutting and drilling of concrete and other building structural materials during construction work.

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… CUTTING AND DRILLING CONCRETE AND OTHER MASONRY PRODUCTS CODE OF PRACTICE 1997 WorkCover. Watching out for you. New South Wales Govern …

Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone in the workplace cover 2021

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Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone in the workplace

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Safe Work Australia

Version: 2023. (Current)

Provides guidance through the lifecycle of an engineered stone product including fabrication, installation, maintenance, removal and disposal.

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… Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone in the workplace Code of Practice NOVEMBER 2023 …

… .................................................................... 7 1.3. Health effects of silica dust … control plan template .............................................................. 55 model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone in the …

… Foreword This model Code of Practice on managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone in the workplace (hereafter referred to as the Code) is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the …

… of the full text of the WHS Act or WHS Regulations. The words ‘must’, ‘requires’ or ‘mandatory’ … a legal requirement exists that must be complied with. The word ‘should’ is used in this Code to indicate a recommended course of action, while ‘may’ is used to indicate an optional course of action. model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone in the …

… Introduction Working with engineered stone can expose workers, and other persons, to the risks of respirable crystalline silica (silica dust). Exposure to silica dust can have serious health … 45 (typically 30) Natural sandstone 70 to 95 Engineered stone up to 97 For the purposes of this Code, the term engineered stone covers the entire product lifecycle, including: model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone in the …

… 1.2. What is respirable crystalline silica? Crystalline silica is the crystalline form of silicon dioxide, a naturally occurring mineral that forms a major component of most rocks. It … respirable dust containing crystalline silica (silica dust). When breathed in over model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone in the …

… fatal lung disease. The risks are much greater where the engineered stone contains high levels of crystalline silica. Workers fabricating, processing, installing, maintaining or removing … exposure). Causes inflammation, and protein and scarring in the lung (fibrotic nodules). model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone in the …

… Chronic Results from long term exposure (over 10 years of exposure) to low levels of silica dust. Causes scarring of the lung and shortness of breath. … requirements for workers who work with engineered stone are detailed in Part 3.3 of this Code. There is no cure for silicosis. However, all silica dust-related diseases are preventable … and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) and has a workplace exposure standard. model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone in the …

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… More information about the classification of respirable crystalline silica can be found in the Hazardous Chemicals Information System … in the Interpretive Guideline: The health and safety duty of an officer under section 27. model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone in the …

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… Designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers of plant, substances or structures WHS Act Part 2 Division 3 Further duties of persons … specifically for designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers is in Part 2 of this Code. Workers WHS Act section 28 Duties of workers As defined in the WHS Act, workers include … workers, including health monitoring, if they have been told about it beforehand. model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone in the …

Managing electrical risks in the workplace 2018 cover

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Managing electrical risks in the workplace

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Safe Work Australia

Version: 2018 (Current)

Provides practical guidance to PCBUs on managing electrical risks in the workplace.

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… Managing electrical risks in the workplace Code of Practice OCTOBER 2018 …

… 32 4.1. General principles—verification of de-energised electrical equipment ............... 32 4.2. Work on cables (including cutting … cables) .......................................................... 33 5. Isolation, locking off and access ............................................................................... … 55 Managing electrical risks in the workplace Code of Practice Page 3 of 75 …

… 60 Appendix B—Advantages and disadvantages of non-portable and portable RCDs .... 63 Non-portable RCDs … 75 Managing electrical risks in the workplace Code of Practice Page 4 of 75 …

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

… work carried out on telephone, communication and data systems work carried out by or on behalf of an electricity supply authority on the electrical equipment controlled or operated by the … (50 V a.c.) or 120 volts ripple-free direct current (120 V ripple free d.c.). 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. What are electrical risks? Electrical risks are risks of death, shock or other injury caused directly or indirectly by electricity. The most common … example, replacing domestic fuses or light bulbs) Managing electrical risks in the workplace Code of Practice Page 7 of 75 …

… − − assembling, making, modifying or repairing electrical equipment as part of a manufacturing process building or repairing ducts, conduits or troughs where electrical … one person can have the same duty at the same time. Managing electrical risks in the workplace Code of Practice Page 8 of 75 …

… Early consultation and identification of risks can allow for more options to eliminate or minimise risks and reduce the associated costs. Person conducting a business or undertaking WHS Act section 19 Primary duty of care WHS Regulation 147 Risk management A PCBU must eliminate electrical risks or, if that is … of people at or in the vicinity of a workplace. Managing electrical risks in the workplace Code of Practice Page 9 of 75 …

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… Manufacturers of electrical equipment and installation must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that they are manufactured to be without risks to health and safety of people at or in the vicinity of a workplace. Importers of electrical equipment and … to allow that person to comply with the WHS Act. Managing electrical risks in the workplace Code of Practice Page 10 of 75 …

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… hazards WHS Regulation 35 Managing risks to health and safety WHS Regulation 36 Hierarchy of control measures WHS Regulation 37 Maintenance of control measures WHS Regulation 38 Review of control measures This Code provides guidance on how to manage electrical risks in the workplace using the following … working as planned. Further guidance on the general risk management process is in the Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks. Consulting workers WHS Act section 47 Duty …

Guidance on the interpretation of workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants 2013 cover

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Guidance on the interpretation of workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants

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Safe Work Australia

Version: 2013. (Current)

Provides advice on the application of workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants (exposure standards) in the workplace.

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… exposure standard. Exposure standards are not designed to be applied to situations outside of a workplace or to the exposure of people, like bystanders or nearby residents, not directly … the risks associated with using, handling and storing hazardous chemicals at a workplace. The Code of practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace provides guidance on a four …

… Other reasons to measure airborne contaminants and asbestos 1.3 In addition to the requirements of Regulation 50 that a PCBU must ensure air monitoring is carried out if it is not certain … relating to the risk of exposure to airborne asbestos. For further information, see the Code of practice: How to Safely Remove Asbestos. What are exposure standards? 1.4 Exposure standard …

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… 4. OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING EXPOSURE Exposure standards relate to exposure via the inhalation of substances or mixtures in the air. Other factors can affect the level of exposure of a … be managed. For more information on managing risks from other types of exposure, refer to the Code of practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace, in addition to the label and …

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… 5. INFORMATION RELATING TO SPECIFIC GROUPS OF SUBSTANCES CATEGORY 2– SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGENS Suspected human carcinogens are those … hydrogen cyanide and mercury. Some of these substances can be absorbed through the skin. The Code of practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work recommends hearing is monitored …

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… 5. INFORMATION RELATING TO SPECIFIC GROUPS OF SUBSTANCES 5.8 Simple asphyxiants Simple asphyxiants are non-toxic gases which, when present … these spaces were adequately vented or gas-tested. The WHS Regulations and the Confined Spaces Code of Practice detail the precautions which should be observed in such environments. Many asphyxiants …

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… 5. INFORMATION RELATING TO SPECIFIC GROUPS OF SUBSTANCES Table 6: Types of Asbestos Type of asbestos CAS No. TWA exposure standard … asbestos. Guidance on the management and control and removal of asbestos can be found in the Codes of practice: How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace35 and How to safely remove …

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… 5. INFORMATION RELATING TO SPECIFIC GROUPS OF SUBSTANCES The amount of the fumes generated depends on: process and thermal conditions, … with fumes and gases produced in the welding process is included in the Welding Processes Code of Practice, and the Welding Technical Institute of Australia publication, Fume Minimisation …

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… APPENDIX C - REFERENCES AND FURTHER INFORMATION 19. Astrand, I., Effect of physical exercise on uptake, distribution and elimination of vapours in man, in … 2005. Available from the Safe Work Australia website www.swa.gov.au. 35. Safe Work Australia, Code of practice: How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace GUIDANCE ON THE INTERPRETATION OF …

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… APPENDIX C - REFERENCES AND FURTHER INFORMATION 36 36. Safe Work Australia, Code of practice: How to safely remove asbestos 37. National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, …

Waterproofing practices in Australia for building construction 2018 cover

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Waterproofing practices in Australia for building construction

Version: 2018. (Current)

This paper aims to discuss Standards and Codes; membrane systems and performance, waterproofing practices, design and installation techniques, inspection and testing and quality assurance adopted by the waterproofing industry in Australia.

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… MATEC Web of Conferences 195, 01002 (2018) ICRMCE 2018 https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201819501002 Waterproofing practices in Australia for building construction Rasiah Sriravindrarajah1,* and Elizebeth Tran1 … failures in both commercial and residential buildings. This paper aims to discuss Standards and Codes; membrane systems and performance, waterproofing practices, design and installation …

… MATEC Web of Conferences 195, 01002 (2018) ICRMCE 2018 https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201819501002 … to the manufacturer’s specifications by the licensed and approved applicators. Building Code of Australia (BCA) sets the minimum health, safety and sustainability requirements in the … meet deem to satisfy the performance requirements by following BCA Code 3.8.1 [5] construction practices or as outlined in AS3740 [1]. It is common practice in the building industry to meet …

AS 1684.2:2021 Residential timber-framed construction, Part 2: Non-cyclonic areas 2021 cover

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AS 1684.2:2021 Residential timber-framed construction, Part 2: Non-cyclonic areas

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Standards Australia

Version: Fourth Edition 2021. (Current)

This Standard specifies requirements for building practice and the selection, placement and fixing of the various structural elements used in the construction of timber-framed Class 1 and Class 10 buildings as defined by the National Construction Code; the provisions of this Standard also apply to alterations and additions to such buildings; this Standard is to be used in conjunction with the Supplements to this Standard.

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… and general Scope and application 1.1.1 Scope This Standard specifies requirements for building practice and the selection, placement and fixing of the various structural elements used in the construction of timber-framed Class 1 and Class 10 buildings as defined by the National Construction Code and within the limitations given in Clause 1.4. The provisions of this Standard also apply …

Overhead Protective Structures 1995 cover

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Overhead Protective Structures

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WorkCover NSW

Version: 1995. (Current)

Provides practical guidance and set minimum safety standards for all overhead protective structures in New South Wales.

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… OVERHEAD PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES CODE OF PRACTICE making a difference 1995 New South Wales Government …

… CODE OF PRACTICE Overhead Protective Structures 20 March 1995 …

… Foreword This industry code of practice has been produced by the WorkCover Authority of NSW to provide industry with practical … guidance on the design, supply, installation and use of overhead protective structures. This Code has been developed to support the ‘SaferSite Program’, a WorkCover initiative aimed at …

… What is an industry code of practice? An approved industry code of practice is a practical guide to achieving the standard of health and safety required by …

… In summary an approved INDUSTRY CODE OF PRACTICE: ✔ gives practical guidance on how the required standard of health and safety can be achieved in an area of work. ✔ should be followed unless there is …

… 1 Introduction 1.1 Citation This code may be cited as the Code of practice – Overhead Protective Structures. 1.2 Purpose To provide practical guidance and set …

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… 4.1 Proximity to any powerline, transmission line, main or transmission apparatus The distance of any part of an overhead protective structure from any powerline, transmission line, main or … should be protected by wire guards or proprietary manufactured diffusers. In addition, the Code of Practice: Electrical Practices for Construction Work should apply to all electrical work. 4.3 …

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… additional requirements regarding the overhead protective structure including the submission of drawings and calculations for approval before erection. 8.2 Employer responsibilities Under … be made at the planning stage to the WorkCover Authority. Various Australian Standards and codes of practice which offer practical guidance on health and safety are listed in Section 8.5. However, …

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… their employment are not exposed to risks to their health and safety arising from the conduct of their undertaking at a place or work. 8.5 Standards and codes a. Standards AS 1725-1975, Galvanised Rail-Less Chainwire Security Fences and Gates … AS1742, Part 3, Traffic Control Devices for Work on Roads Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice: Intersections at Grade 1988. (This is available from the Roads and Traffic Authority.) …

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… 9 Definitions In this code of practice: “Overhead Protective Structure” means an overhead structure required for the protection of persons on a construction site and the adjoining public areas. It may also cover structures …

AS 1720.1-2010 Timber structures, Part 1: Design methods 2010 cover

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AS 1720.1-2010 Timber structures, Part 1: Design methods

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Standards Australia

Version: Third Edition 2010. (Current)

Provides a code of practice for the design and acceptance of timber structures and elements, and includes design methods and design data appropriate for commonly encountered structural elements and materials and requirements to be met for specification of the design, installation and maintenance of timber structures.

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… by a marginal bar and amendment number against the clause, note, table, figure or part thereof affected. The decision to prepare this Standard as an Australian Standard was by consensus agreement of the Joint Committee. The objective of this Standard is to provide a code of practice for the design and acceptance of timber structures and elements. It includes design …

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… 111 AS 1720.1—2010 APPENDIX D ACCEPTANCE TESTING OF TIMBER STRUCTURES AND ELEMENTS (Normative) D1 GENERAL D1.1 Limitations of acceptance testing … or design methods are used other than those for which there is a relevant specification or code of practice; or (c) there is doubt or disagreement as to whether the structure or some part of it …

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Hazardous Manual Tasks

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SafeWork NSW

Version: 2021. (Current)

A person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must manage risks to health and safety relating to a MSD associated with a hazardous manual task.

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… SAFEWORK NSW HAZARDOUS MANUAL TASKS Manual tasks cover a wide range of activities that involve using the body to move or hold an object, people or animals. Examples … An overview of the risk management process for manual tasks is provided in Appendix C of the Code of Practice – Hazardous Manual Tasks. CONSULTING YOUR WORKERS You must consult with your workers …

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… pains that can signal potential hazards. • Observe manual tasks – identify if they involve any of the characteristics of a hazardous manual task. • Look for trends – you may be able to … will assist in determining which postures, movements and forces of the task pose a risk. The Code of Practice – Hazardous Manual Tasks provides guidance that will assist in answering these …

… SAFEWORK NSW HAZARDOUS MANUAL TASKS Question 4: Is there a risk? The task involves a risk of MSD if you have answered ‘yes’ to any of the following: • Question 1 • Question 2 • Question … than one risk factor. The more risk factors that are present, the higher the risk of MSD. The Code of Practice – Hazardous Manual Tasks provides further guidance about assessing risks. The following …