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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 …

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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 …

… 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 …

… CODE OF PRACTICE Overhead Protective Structures 20 March 1995 …

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… 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 …

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… 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 …

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… 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 …

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… HAZARDOUS MANUAL TASKS To implement the most effective controls you should: • Start at the top of the hierarchy of control. • Enable workers to trial controls and give their feedback before … contain more information: • Communicate the reasons for the change to workers and others. • Code of Practice – Hazardous Manual Tasks • Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 • Ensure that any …

Safety Checklist: Earthmoving Plant in Construction 2022 cover

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Safety Checklist: Earthmoving Plant in Construction

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SafeWork NSW

Version: 2022. (Current)

This checklist can be used by principal contractors and site supervisors to manage the risks of earthmoving plant activities on construction sites.

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… This checklist can be used by principal contractors and site supervisors to manage the risks of earthmoving plant activities on construction sites. Principal contractors (PCs) and people … intended to be exhaustive, and reference should be made to appropriate legislation, standards, Codes of Practice and Guides. On-the-spot fines of up to $3,600 for businesses may be issued to those …

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… Further Information Safety information SafeWork NSW SafeWork Australia Before You Dig Australia Codes of practice Excavation Work Code of Practice Managing risks of plant in the workplace code of …

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Mould at work

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SafeWork NSW

Version: 2020. (Current)

Mould at the workplace can be a serious health and safety hazard that could be putting your workers at risk.

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… Technical help and resources Codes of Practice and Guidance For more information about the risk management process see Code of Practice for How to manage work health and safety risks For more information about the …

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AS 1684.4-2010 Residential timber-framed construction, Part 4: Simplified - Non-Cyclonic Areas 2010 cover

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AS 1684.4-2010 Residential timber-framed construction, Part 4: Simplified - Non-Cyclonic Areas

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Standards Australia

Version: Fourth Edition 2010. (Pending Revision)

Specifies requirements for the building industry with procedures that can be used to determine building practice, to design or check construction details, and to determine member sizes, and bracing and fixing requirements for timber-framed construction in non-cyclonic wind classifications N1 and N2. Also referred to as the timber framing code.

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… O N 1 S C O P E A N D G E N E R A L 1.1 SCOPE This Standard specifies requirements for building practice and for 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 Building Code of Australia and within the limitations given in Clause 1.4. The provisions of the Standard …

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Scaffolding Industry Safety Standard cover 2022

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Scaffolding Industry Safety Standard

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SafeWork NSW

Version: 2022. (Current)

The purpose of this document is to provide practical management tools to principal contractors, scaffolders, engineers, and other parties responsible for the provision and safe use of scaffolding.

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… Consultation is a legal requirement under WHS legislation and is covered in detail in the NSW Code of Practice, Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination. Consultation …

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… exceeded. Clear communication among all parties has been proven to provide earlier indicators of circumstances or potential problems with scaffold activities, which may then be resolved … of scaffold terminology and construction. Further detailed guidance may be found in the NSW Code of practice Work Health And Safety Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination August 2019. The …

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Tower Crane Safety for PCBU’s

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SafeWork NSW

Version: 2022. (Current)

This checklist can be used by principal contractors and site supervisors to manage the risks of tower crane activities on construction sites.

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… This checklist can be used by principal contractors and site supervisors to manage the risks of tower crane activities on construction sites. Principal contractors and builders have a duty … intended to be exhaustive and reference should be made to appropriate legislation, standards, Codes of Practice and Guides. On-the-spot fines of up to $3,600 for businesses and $720 for individuals …