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… TUNNELS UNDER CONSTRUCTION CODE OF PRACTICE 2006 WorkCover. Watching out for you. New South Wales Government …

… WHAT IS AN INDUSTRY CODE OF PRACTICE? An approved industry code of practice is a practical guide to employers and others who have duties under the …

… CONTENTS PAGE WHAT IS AN INDUSTRY CODE OF PRACTICE? 2 FOREWORD 3 WHAT IS THE AIM OF THIS CODE OF PRACTICE? 3 WHAT IS THIS CODE OF PRACTICE ABOUT? 3 WHO IS THIS CODE OF PRACTICE FOR? …

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… FOREWORD This code of practice replaces the 1990 Code of practice for tunnels under construction, which commenced on 7 June 1991. WHAT IS THE AIM …

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… WHAT DO THE SYMBOLS IN THE CODE OF PRACTICE MEAN? The following symbols are used in the text to highlight things you need to take … Tools that can help you work out your plan Legal obligations that must be followed The process of finding things that cause harm, working out how big a problem they are, and then fixing them 4 …

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… CHAPTER 1 – ESTABLISHMENT 1.1 Title This is the Code of practice for tunnels under construction. 1.2 Purpose The purpose of this code of practice is to …

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… 1.7 Interpretation Recommended practices Words such as ‘should’ indicate recommended courses of action. ‘Consider’ indicates a possible course of action that the code is suggesting the duty holder consider. However, you may choose an alternative and equally …

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… health and safety plans are implemented during construction to ensure that safe working practices are employed. It would be appropriate for clients to include such a requirement and specifically reference this code of practice in contract documents. The client, depending on the contractual arrangements, can …

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… Principal contractors The principal contractor, whether an employer or the person in control of the workplace, must provide and maintain, in relation to those matters over which they have … in a safe manner and according to the requirements of the OHS Act and OHS Regulation, and this code of practice. 11 …

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… construction work has been provided with the required OHS induction training. The provisions of this code should also be considered during the tendering phase, as well as the planning and … WorkCover NSW publications, for details of their obligations and how they can be met: • Code of practice for OHS consultation • Code of practice for risk assessment • Guide: Risk Management at …

Safe Work On Roofs. Part 1: Commercial And Industrial Buildings 2009 cover

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Safe Work On Roofs. Part 1: Commercial And Industrial Buildings

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WorkCover NSW

Version: 2009. (Current)

Provides clients, employers, self-employed persons, contractors, subcontractors and workers with practical advice on preventing injury to persons engaged in work on roofs.

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… SAFE WORK ON ROOFS PART 1: COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS CODE OF PRACTICE 2009 making a difference New South Wales Government …

… CONTENTS PAGE 1. WHAT IS AN APPROVED INDUSTRY CODE OF PRACTICE? 3 2. WHAT IS THIS CODE OF PRACTICE ABOUT? 4 3. CONSULTATION AND RISK MANAGEMENT 5 …

… 1. WHAT IS AN APPROVED INDUSTRY CODE OF PRACTICE? An approved industry code of practice is a practical guide for employers and others who have duties under the …

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… 2. WHAT IS THIS CODE OF PRACTICE ABOUT? This Code of Practice for Safe Work on Roofs – Part 1: Commercial and Industrial Buildings (the Code) …

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… the OHS Regulation require employers to address workplace health and safety through a process of risk management and consultation. Self-employed persons must address workplace health and … and coordination – see 3.3 Coordination of responsibilities. To effectively implement the Code, employers should be aware of these requirements and have procedures in place to comply … persons are advised to refer to the OHS Act and the OHS Regulation, as well as the Code of Practice for Occupational Health and Safety Consultation and the Code of Practice for Risk …

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… Before roof operations start, the principal contractor, in consultation with the contractors doing the … for mobile plant l. ensure that electrical safety and systems of work conform with WorkCover’s Code of Practice: Electrical Practices for Construction Work m. observe the distances from overhead …

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… e. plan to distribute materials and other equipment that is placed on the roof so that excessive point loading on the roof structure is avoided f. implement specific risk … objects (eg tools) m. ensure that safety systems for electrical work conform with WorkCover’s Code of Practice for Electrical Practices for Construction Work and, when work is near powerlines, with …

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… c. the arrangements for managing OHS incidents, including identity and contact details of the person responsible for managing OHS incidents d. site-safety rules and how they are … is site-specific f. includes a description of the equipment used in the work, the standards or codes to be complied with, the qualifications of the personnel doing the work and the training … forecast d. PPE e. induction training f. specific instructions for workers g. electrical practices – eg portable electrical tools and equipment h. emergency and rescue procedures – eg …

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… The disturbance of asbestos products may cause fine asbestos fibres to become airborne, presenting a health … The risk assessment and the work performed must be conducted in accordance with the following codes of practice: • Code of Practice for the Management and Control of Asbestos in the Workplace …

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… workstation layout c. working posture, position and balancing items d. duration and frequency of manual handling e. location of loads and distances moved f. weights and forces g. … on identifying, assessing and controlling manual handling risks can be found in the National Code of Practice for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders from Performing Manual Tasks at Work …

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 …

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 …

Design And Specification Guidance Text In NATSPEC TECHnote cover 2021

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GEN 029 Design And Specification Guidance Text In NATSPEC TECHnote

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NATSPEC

Version: 2021. (Current)

Discusses NATSPEC worksection Templates include guidance in the form of ‘hidden’ Guidance text to help specifiers select the most appropriate worksections and edit Template content to create a project specification.

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… NATSPEC This TECHnote discusses how NATSPEC worksection Templates include guidance in the form of ‘hidden’ Guidance text to help specifiers select the most appropriate worksections and edit … content to create a project specification. Guidance text is updated in line with the latest codes, standards, materials, and construction techniques to assist designers fulfil their duty of care, chain of responsibility, and professional practice regulatory responsibilities. What is Guidance text? Guidance text appears as boxed, …

Providing access for maintenance TECHreport cover 2021

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TR 07 Providing Access For Maintenance TECHreport

Publisher

NATSPEC

Version: (Current)

This TECHreport outlines the basic principles of providing access for maintenance, current requirements in Australian legislation and standards, and good practice; draws together relevant information from a variety of sources that designers and specifiers can pursue for more detail.

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… situation in Australia is that most requirements, including those in the National Construction Code (NCC), are general in nature. Access that depends on temporary facilities such as portable … provisions so they can be used safely and effectively. See for example AS 1892.5 on the use of portable ladders. Even though the NCC does not explicitly mandate the provisions for access … design of access. Instead, it is intended to collect information relevant to current Australian practice from a variety of sources that readers can pursue in more detail. 1.2.4 Frequency and …