Type
Publisher
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
Publisher
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
Version:
2020.
(Current)
Short Description
The national workplace exposure standard for respirable crystalline silica has been halved from an eight hour time-weighted average airborne concentration of 0.1 milligrams per cubic metre (mg/m3) to 0.05 mg/m3; this new workplace exposure standard takes effect in Queensland from 1 July 2020.
Type
Publisher
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
Publisher
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
Version:
2019.
(Current)
Short Description
Silicosis is preventable by using proper controls to eliminate or minimise expo sure to respirable crystalline silica dust in the workplace.
Type
Publisher
WorkSafe Victoria
Publisher
WorkSafe Victoria
Version:
2022.
(Current)
Short Description
How and when to prepare and use a crystalline silica hazard control statement (hazard control statement) for high risk crystalline silica work (HRCSW).
Type
Publisher
NatHERS
Publisher
NatHERS
Version:
2022.
(Current)
Short Description
The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme, or NatHERS, is being expanded to include Whole of Home assessments and ratings to support the proposed National Construction Code energy efficiency requirements for residential buildings in 2022; the changes will help households improve a home's energy efficiency and reduce energy use, which provides a range of benefits including lower energy bills, improved comfort and health for occupants, and reduced carbon emissions.
Type
Publisher
WorkSafe Tasmania
Publisher
WorkSafe Tasmania
Version:
2022.
(Current)
Short Description
An initiative of the WorkCover Tasmania Board delivered by WorkSafe Tasmania.
Type
Publisher
SafeWork NSW
Publisher
SafeWork NSW
Version:
2017.
(Current)
Short Description
A safe work method statement (SWMS) must be prepared by the persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) for any identified high risk construction work (HRCW) in relation to all construction work, irrespective of the cost of that work.
Type
Publisher
WorkSafe Western Australia
Publisher
WorkSafe Western Australia
Version:
2023.
(Current)
Short Description
Provides advice for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) on the function, content and application of safe work method statements (SWMS).
Type
Publisher
Safe Work Australia
Publisher
Safe Work Australia
Version:
2014.
(Current)
Short Description
Provides advice on managing the risks of erecting, dismantling and using fixed scaffolding near overhead electric lines and associated electrical equipment with an operating voltage up to and including 33,000 volts.
Type
Publisher
Safe Work Australia
Publisher
Safe Work Australia
Version:
2014.
(Current)
Short Description
Provides advice for small businesses and workers on managing the risks associated with tower and mobile scaffolds and related scaffolding work.
Type
Publisher
Environmental Protection Authority South Australia
Publisher
Environmental Protection Authority South Australia
Version:
2023.
(Current)
Short Description
Offers advice on dealing with excessive noise from building sites.