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… Code of Practice for the South Australian Construction Industry Value for money for South Australians by …

… Page 2 Code of Practice and Implementation Guidelines Reproduction of this publication is encouraged, provided … undertaken by governments and by industry bodies in other States and Territories in developing codes of practice is acknowledged. In particular the contribution made by the Australasian …

… Page 3 Code of Practice and Implementation Guidelines Contents INTRODUCTION 4 OBJECTIVES OF THE CODE OF PRACTICE 5 DEFINITIONS 6 APPLICATION 9 SCOPE 9 Contract Administration 9 Consultant …

… Page 4 Code of Practice and Implementation Guidelines INTRODUCTION The Government of South Australia has two objectives in promoting a code of practice. The first is part of an economic development objective to keep South Australia …

… Page 5 Code of Practice and Implementation Guidelines Projects. The industry has determined that a code identifying best practices and providing incentives for their introduction is a necessary …

… Page 6 Code of Practice and Implementation Guidelines DEFINITIONS Affected Agency The South Australian … The Appropriate Minister is the Minister with overall responsibility for implementation of the Code and that Minister at any point in time with the portfolio responsibility for Construction …

… Page 7 Code of Practice and Implementation Guidelines Information Services – December 1997) Building Terms The definitions used in the Code (unless otherwise stated) will be those developed by Standards Australia and the National …

… Page 8 Code of Practice and Implementation Guidelines representatives of the group referred to as 'the … This term includes any project undertaken by the Construction Industry as defined in the Code of Practice. It includes any project involving those services associated with the …

… Page 9 Code of Practice and Implementation Guidelines APPLICATION This Code must be observed by all parties engaged in the Construction Industry for South Australian …

… Page 10 Code of Practice and Implementation Guidelines claims or disputes  adopt a co-operative approach to … apply to all parties and reflect those identified in the Australian Standard AS 4121―1994 Code of ethics and procedures for the selection of consultants. This standard is based on the …

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Code of Practice Formwork

Publisher

SafeWork NSW

Version: 2021. (Current)

The SafeWork NSW Formwork Code of Practice (this Code) on how to manage the risks associated with formwork is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act).

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… CODE OF PRACTICE FORMWORK MARCH 2021 …

… This Code of Practice has been developed by SafeWork NSW and has been approved under section 274 of the NSW … Act 2011. Notice of that approval was published in the NSW Government Gazette referring to this Code of Practice as Formwork (page 3055) on Friday 26 June 2020. This Code of Practice commenced …

… 5 How to use this Code of Practice .................................................................................. 6 1. … 11 2.1. Designers of formwork … ............................................................................. 18 3. Systems of … procedures for slip forms or jump forms ......................................... 22 4. Types of formwork …

… Foreword The SafeWork NSW Formwork Code of Practice (this Code) on how to manage the risks associated with formwork is an approved code of …

… How to use this Code of Practice This Code includes references to the legal requirements under the WHS Act and WHS Regulation. These …

… 1. Introduction This section defines what formwork is, the different types of formwork and what is involved in managing the risks associated with formwork. This section … rams or electric motors connected to climbing feet or screw feet or screw shafts. Formwork Code of Practice Page 7 of 59 …

… Jump forms climb in steps following each concrete pour. This type of construction is more suited to high rise building cores where there are regular levels … 37 Maintenance of control measures WHS Regulation clause 38 Review of control measures This Code provides guidance on how to manage risks associated with formwork using the following … entering an area where formwork is to be erected and stripped/dismantled; or Formwork Code of Practice Page 8 of 59 …

…  then use personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimise any risks that remain. A combination of controls may be used if a single control does not adequately minimise the risks. Duty holders … risk management process and the hierarchy of control measures is contained in the SafeWork NSW Code of Practice - How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks. 1.4 Consultation and communication WHS …

… into account before making decisions on health and safety matters, and then advising workers of the outcome of the consultation in a timely manner. A PCBU must consult, so far as is … may be used to facilitate consultation. Further information is contained in the SafeWork NSW Code of Practice - Work Health and Safety Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination. Formwork Code of …

… 2. Design and planning for formwork This section explains the roles and responsibilities of people involved in the design and planning for formwork construction, information on design … capable of supporting the loads specified in AS 3610 series. A designer must consider the work practices necessary for safe erection and stripping/dismantling of formwork. This should … to ensure stability during stripping/dismantling e.g. minimum cure time, back propping Formwork Code of Practice Page 11 of 59 …

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Code of practice Managing electrical risks in the workplace

Publisher

SafeWork NSW

Version: 2014. (Current)

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

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… CODE OF PRACTICE MANAGING ELECTRICAL RISKS IN THE WORKPLACE AUGUST 2019 …

… NSW note: This code is based on a national model code of practice developed by Safe Work Australia under the harmonisation of national work health and …

… 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 76 …

… 60 Appendix B—Advantages and disadvantages of non-portable and portable RCDs ..... 63 Non-portable RCDs … 76 Managing electrical risks in the workplace Code of Practice Page 4 of 76 …

… 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 … out the work is not exposed to an electrical risk Managing electrical risks in the workplace Code of Practice Page 7 of 76 …

…    replacing electrical equipment or a component of electrical equipment if that task can be safely performed by a person who does not have … fuses or light bulbs) assembling, making, modifying or repairing electrical equipment as part of a manufacturing process building or repairing ducts, conduits or troughs where electrical … for their own health and safety at the workplace. Managing electrical risks in the workplace Code of Practice Page 8 of 76 …

… 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 … install, construct or commission plant or structures Managing electrical risks in the workplace Code of Practice Page 9 of 76 …

… Designers of electrical equipment and installations must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that they are designed to be without risks to health and safety of people at or in the vicinity of a workplace. Manufacturers of electrical equipment and … adversely affect other people’s health and safety. Managing electrical risks in the workplace Code of Practice Page 10 of 76 …

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Code Of Practice For The Safe Use Of Reinforced Plastics

Publisher

Workplace Standards Tasmania

Version: 2003 (Current)

Provides a safe and healthy workplace by outlining safe work practices and general responsibilities when handling reinforced plastics (RP) and also addresses systems and building design.

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… v WHAT IS A CODE OF PRACTICE … 3 6.1 DUTIES OF EMPLOYERS … 6.2 DUTIES OF EMPLOYEES … 12 9.1 REGISTER OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES … 9.2 STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND DANGEROUS GOODS ..............................................12 9.3 …

… PREFACE In a code of practice, certain words are used that determine the level of choice available to the user. To … instructed to do it, but in these situations you have a choice. This situation is unique to codes of practice approved under s. 22 of the Act. Codes provide flexibility in this instance to …

… says you must comply with the Standard, then you interpret the content in relation to the use of must, is to and should in the same way as outlined above. • If the clause requires that the … contained in the Standard as a should provision in the same way as should is used in the Code. This has been developed to provide practical guidance on your health and safety obligations under the Act and regulations. A code of practice does not have the same legal force as Regulations. Contravention of, or failure to …

… Provisions in a code provide practical guidance with the provisions of the Act or a regulation to which the code is giving practical guidance. The provisions in a … the alternative method used also fulfils the requirements of the Act or regulations. A code of practice approved by the Minister comes into effect when notice of approval is published in the …

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… 1. TITLE This code of practice is to be cited as the Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Reinforced Plastics. 2. AUTHORITY This code of practice is …

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… means a substance mixed with a resin(s) that effects a chemical change, i.e. curing. ‘Code of Practice’ means a code of practice prepared by an industry, or a group or body and is approved …

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… are consulted and agree on the following working arrangements: (a) the provision of MSDS in the approved format; (b) usage of the product as defined in the appropriate schedule; … storage, site processing, personal protective equipment and monitoring, in accordance with this code of practice and the appropriate schedule; and (d) consideration of protection of the health and …

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… REFERENCES Australian Building Codes Board, (1996), Building Code Of Australia Class 2 to Class 9 Buildings, Vol. 1 Australian Standard AS 1269 Occupational noise … and Safety Commission, (1994), Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances, National Code of Practice [NOHSC:2007(1994)] National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, (1995), Exposure …

… Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources WORKPLACE STANDARDS TASMANIA REVISED VERSION CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE SAFE USE OF REINFORCED PLASTICS June 2003 …

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Code of practice for building, construction and works

Publisher

Victorian Government

Version: 2022. (Current)

Regulates the conduct of all works that affect public space, ensuring the safety and amenity of community and the protection of municipal assets.

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… CODE OF PRACTICE FOR BUILDING, CONSTRUCTION AND WORKS …

… Existing vehicle crossings 188 19. Precaution – Scaffolds and catch platforms 147 23.5 Use of vehicle crossings 188 19.1 Objectives 147 23.6 At the end of your project 189 19.2 General … adjoining a road or public space 175 22.5 Consent for works (road works) 177 Rubbish chutes Code of Practice for Building, Construction and Works 199 7 …

… MESSAGE FROM THE CITY OF MELBOURNE Code of Practice for Building, Construction and Works Cities evolve and it’s important that we adapt and respond to protect the safety and amenity of our community. The City of Melbourne’s Code of Practice for Building, Construction and Works regulates the conduct of all works that …

… 1. INTRODUCTION The Code of Practice for Building, Construction and Works (the Code) – as referenced in our Melbourne City Council Activities Local Law 2019 – regulates the …

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… IN THE ROAD (AS REQUIRED) 13. CONDUCT WORKS 14. ARRANGE REINSTATEMENT Notify stakeholders of details of my pending works activity Get approval for work in or impacting public space (and … to facilitate my works activity Undertake my permitted works activities, in accordance with the Code of Practice and any specific permit conditions Reinstate the wor area, repairing an damage to …

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… 2. HOW THIS CODE WORKS 2.1 Expectations 2.1.1 T his Code – originally the Code of Good Practice for Construction Sites adopted by the former Docklands Authority on 22 March 2002 – is …

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… 2. How this Code works 2.4 Implementation of this Code amendment 2.4.4 Existing Construction Management Plan approvals. 2.4.1 In accordance with … being required to reapply for permits and fully comply with all elements of this Code. Code of Practice for Building, Construction and Works 17 …

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… 2. How this Code works 2.4.8 C onstruction Management Plans submitted for approval If you have lodged a … us into the new online application portal for management during your project. 2.5 Enforcement of this Code 2.5.1 P enalties apply under our Activities Local Law 2019 for failing to comply … General legal obligations This Code has been compiled and issued to enable compliance with good practice guidelines for building works and clause 7.1 of our Activities Local Law 2019, …

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… Code of Practice for Building, Construction and Works 19 …

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… 3. DEFINITIONS In this Code 2002 Code means the Code of Good Practice for Construction Sites adopted by the former Docklands Authority on 22 March 2002 and …

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Code of Practice Excavation work

Publisher

SafeWork NSW

Version: January 2020 (Current)

This Code of Practice on how to manage the risks associated with excavation work is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act).

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… CODE OF PRACTICE EXCAVATION WORK JANUARY 2020 …

… NSW note: This code is based on a national model code of practice developed by Safe Work Australia under the harmonisation of national work health and …

… 53 Excavation work Code of Practice Page 3 of 71 …

… 6.4. Removal of shoring supports … 70 Excavation work Code of Practice Page 4 of 71 …

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

… 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. Excavation work Code of Practice Page 6 of 71 …

… Excavation collapses are particularly dangerous. They can occur quickly, limiting the ability of workers and others to escape, especially if the collapse of a trench, tunnel or shaft is … guidance on the duties related to high risk construction work and SWMS is available in the Code of Practice: Construction work. Other key terms relating to excavation work are listed in Appendix …

… The main duties in relation to managing the risks of excavation work are set out in Chapter 2. Person conducting a business or undertaking WHS Act section 19 Primary duty of care A PCBU must eliminate risks arising from excavation work, or if that is not reasonably … for consultation, cooperation and coordination between the PCBUs at the site. Excavation work Code of Practice Page 8 of 71 …

… A construction project is a project that involves construction work where the cost of the construction is $250 000 or more. Additional duties apply to principal contractors of construction projects. (Refer to section 3.1 of this Code). Designers, manufacturers, suppliers and importers of plant, substances or structures WHS … eliminate or minimise risks to health and safety from excavation work. Excavation work Code of Practice Page 9 of 71 …

… Further information on who is an officer and their duties is available in the Interpretive Guideline: The health and safety duty of an officer under section 27. Workers WHS Act section 7 Meaning of worker WHS Act section 28 … of control measures WHS Regulation clause 37 Maintenance of control measures Excavation work Code of Practice Page 10 of 71 …

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Code of Practice Demolition work

Publisher

SafeWork NSW

Version: August 2019 (Current)

This Code of Practice on how to manage the risks associated with demolition work is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act).

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… CODE OF PRACTICE DEMOLITION WORK AUGUST 2019 …

… NSW note: This code is based on a national model code of practice developed by Safe Work Australia under the harmonisation of national work health and …

… 34 4.7 Removal of debris … 37 Demolition work Code of Practice Page 3 of 59 …

… 46 5.4 Basements, cellars, vaults, domes and arched roofs .......................................... 46 5.5 Masonry and brick arches … 58 Demolition work Code of Practice Page 4 of 59 …

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

… is demolition work? Demolition work means work to demolish or dismantle a structure or part of a structure that is load-bearing or otherwise related to the physical integrity of the … risk construction work starts. Further guidance on SWMS is available in section 3.4 of this Code. Further guidance on construction work and high risk construction work duties is available in the Code of Practice: Construction work. Other key terms relating to demolition work are listed in Appendix …

… Primary duty of care A PCBU must eliminate risks arising from demolition work, or if that is not reasonably … duties to consult, cooperate and coordinate with other duty holders. For the purposes of this Code, the PCBU who has management or control of the demolition work is sometimes referred to as … of construction projects. (Refer to section 3.2 of this Code.) Demolition work Code of Practice Page 7 of 59 …

… Designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers of plant, substances or structures WHS Act Part 2 Division 3 Further duties of persons conducting businesses or undertakings WHS Act section 22 Duties of persons conducting … Guideline: The health and safety duty of an officer under section 27. Demolition work Code of Practice Page 8 of 59 …

… Workers WHS Act section 7 Meaning of worker WHS Act section 28 Duties of workers WHS Regulation clause 46 Duties of workers Workers have a duty to take reasonable … Regulation clause 37 Maintenance of control measures WHS Regulation clause 38 Demolition work Code of Practice Page 9 of 59 …

… Review of control measures This Code provides guidance on how to manage the risks associated with … 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. Consulting workers WHS Act section 47 Duty …

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Code of Practice Construction work

Publisher

SafeWork NSW

Version: August 2019 (Current)

This Code of Practice on construction work is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act).

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… CODE OF PRACTICE CONSTRUCTION WORK AUGUST 2019 …

… NSW note: This code is based on a national model code of practice developed by Safe Work Australia under the harmonisation of national work health and …

… 38 Appendix B—Examples of construction work ................................................................. 41 Appendix C—Examples of high risk construction work ................................................. 44 Appendix … work safe work method statement template ................................. 52 Appendix F—Sample of a completed Safe work method statement .............................. 54 Appendix G—Preparing … 89 Construction work Code of Practice Page 4 of 90 …

… Foreword This Code of Practice on construction work is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act). An approved …

… 1. Introduction 1.1. What is ‘construction work’? WHS Regulation clause 289 Meaning of construction work ‘Construction work’ is defined in the WHS Regulation as any work carried … construction has started, and traffic control on a construction site. For the purposes of this Code, housing construction work involves construction work relating to the following:    … villa homes, strata or company title home units or residential flats Construction work Code of Practice Page 6 of 90 …

… or sewerage or drainage works, for example stormwater drains, sheet piling to divert the course of a river or to build a cofferdam, underground storage tanks for an irrigation system, road … construction work for which a safe work method statement (SWMS) is required. Chapter 4 of this Code provides more detail on SWMS. Examples of high risk construction work are provided in … up to the point where the construction project is handed over to the Construction work Code of Practice Page 8 of 90 …

… person who commissioned it. The handover usually takes place at the practical completion of the project, for example when a house is considered habitable and the buyer or owner takes … exposed to health and safety risks arising from the business or undertaking. Construction work Code of Practice Page 9 of 90 …

… Specific duties relating to construction work are outlined in Chapter 2 of this Code, noting a PCBU may also have multiple or shared duties while undertaking … risk control measures are implemented by the subcontractor. Construction work Code of Practice Page 10 of 90 …

… care for their own safety and that their acts do not adversely affect the health and safety of others. 1.7. What is involved in managing risks associated with construction work? WHS … 37 Maintenance of control measures WHS Regulation clause 38 Review of control measures This Code provides guidance on how to manage the risks associated with construction work in the … time. Review control measures to ensure they are working as planned. Construction work Code of Practice Page 11 of 90 …

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Code of Practice Abrasive Blasting

Publisher

SafeWork NSW

Version: August 2019 (Current)

This Code of Practice on how to manage the risks associated with abrasive blasting is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act.

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… CODE OF PRACTICE ABRASIVE BLASTING AUGUST 2019 …

… NSW note: This code is based on a national model code of practice developed by Safe Work Australia under the harmonisation of national work health and …

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

… 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, … practicable, minimise the risks so far as is reasonably practicable. Abrasive blasting Code of Practice Page 5 of 47 …

… The WHS Regulation includes more specific requirements to manage the risks of hazardous chemicals, airborne contaminants and plant, as well as other hazards associated … 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 … it in accordance with the information and instruction and training provided. Abrasive blasting Code of Practice Page 6 of 47 …

… Other persons at the workplace WHS Act section 29 Duties of other persons at the workplace Other persons at the workplace, like visitors, must take … and electricity. WHS Regulation Part 3.1 clauses 32–38 Managing risks to health and safety This Code provides guidance on how to manage the risks associated with abrasive blasting in the … with abrasive blasting. Further guidance on the risk management process is in the Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks. Consulting workers WHS Act section 47 Duty …

… The broad definition of a ‘worker’ under the WHS Act means a PCBU must consult, so far as is reasonably practicable, … 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. Information, …

… instruction provided to a worker are suitable and adequate having regard to:    the nature of the work carried out by the worker the nature of the risks associated with the work at the … for a hazardous chemical, or is likely to be exposed to a hazardous chemical. Abrasive blasting Code of Practice Page 9 of 47 …

… 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 exposure standard:   8-hour time-weighted average peak limitation, and Abrasive blasting Code of Practice Page 10 of 47 …