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… the person concerned knows, or ought reasonably to know, about the hazard or risk and any ways of eliminating or reducing the hazard or risk (Section 20(2)(c)) Knowledge about the hazard or … the Act. • Other laws that relate to the control of hazards and risks. • Relevant Compliance Codes and publications issued by WorkSafe. Where the above does not provide sufficient … • Material published by other Australian occupational health and safety regulators. • Industry practice and publications. • Relevant published scientific and technical literature. There are …

How WorkSafe applies the law in relation to identifying and understanding hazards and risks 2007. cover

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How WorkSafe applies the law in relation to identifying and understanding hazards and risks

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WorkSafe Victoria

Version: 2007. (Current)

Sets out WorkSafe’s position that there is an obligation to take all reasonable steps to identify and understand hazards and risks to health and safety when complying with duties to ensure health and safety under Part 3 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004.

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Construction work

Publisher

Safe Work Australia

Version: 2018. (Current)

Provides practical guidance for PCBUs, including those persons who design, construct, import, supply or install plant or structures, on how to eliminate, or if that is not possible, minimise the risks relating to construction work.

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… 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 … 88 Construction work Code of Practice Page 4 of 88 …

… Construction work Code of Practice MAY 2018 …

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… 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 289 Meaning of construction work ‘Construction work’ is defined in the WHS Regulations 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 88 …

… 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 … it. The handover usually takes place at the practical completion Construction work Code of Practice Page 8 of 88 …

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… of the project, for example when a house is considered habitable and the buyer or owner takes possession. Valuing construction work The cost of construction work can be determined by the contract price for carrying out the work. The … exposed to health and safety risks arising from the business or undertaking. Construction work Code of Practice Page 9 of 88 …

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… 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 88 …

… 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 … Regulation 37 Maintenance of control measures WHS Regulation 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 88 …

… Hierarchy of control measures The WHS Regulations require duty holders to work through the hierarchy of … Further guidance on the risk management process and the hierarchy or control measures is in the Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks. In addition to the duties covered in this …

How to manage work health and safety risks cover image 2018

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How to manage work health and safety risks

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Safe Work Australia

Version: 2018. (Current)

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

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… How to manage work health and safety risks Code of Practice MAY 2018 …

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

… a business or undertaking (PCBUs) designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers of plant, substances or structures, and officers. Workers and other persons at the workplace … hazards and risks associated with the operations of How to manage work health and safety risks Code of Practice Page 5 of 39 …

… processes to eliminate or minimise risks to health and safety. Further information on who is an officer and their duties is available in the Interpretive Guideline: The health and safety duty … to allow that person to comply with the WHS Act. How to manage work health and safety risks Code of Practice Page 6 of 39 …

… operate and manage the business or undertaking. You also need the involvement and cooperation of your workers, supply chain partners, and other businesses you work with. Management … skill to do tasks safely, and apply health and safety values and behaviours to your own work practices. A step-by-step process A safe and healthy workplace does not happen by chance or … This process is known as risk management and involves the four steps set out in this Code (see Figure 1 below): − − − − Identify hazards—find out what could cause harm. Assess …

… Further information is available in the Interpretive Guideline: The meaning of ‘reasonably practicable’. The process of managing risk described in this Code will help you decide what is reasonably practicable in particular situations so that you … reducing work-related injuries and disease. How to manage work health and safety risks Code of Practice Page 8 of 39 …

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… The broad definition of a ‘worker’ under the WHS Act means a PCBU must consult, so far as is reasonably practicable, … responsibilities to another person. Further guidance on WHS consultation is available in the Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination. How to manage work …

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… attention over time, but particularly when any changes affect your work activities. Examples of when you should work through the steps in this Code include: − − − − − − − − − − − − starting a new business expanding or purchasing an existing business changing work practices, procedures or the work environment changing organisational structure or job roles …

… that could potentially cause harm to people. Hazards generally arise from the following aspects of work and their interaction: − − − − physical work environment equipment, materials and … micro waves and lasers Burns, cancer or blindness How to manage work health and safety risks Code of Practice Page 11 of 39 …

… are used, what chemicals are around and what they are used for, what safe or unsafe work practices exist as well as the general state of housekeeping. Things to look out for include the following: − − − − − Does the work … and how to achieve safe design, see Guidance on the principles of safe design for work and the Code of Practice: Safe design of structures. How to manage work health and safety risks Code of …

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Tunnels Under Construction

Publisher

WorkCover NSW

Version: 1991. (Current)

Explains the processes involved in the systematic management of OHS risks and outlines how to apply a risk management approach to the hazards commonly encountered in tunnel construction in NSW.

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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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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

Publisher

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 …

… 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) …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

Work Near Overhead Power Lines 2006 cover

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Work Near Overhead Power Lines

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SafeWork NSW

Version: 2006. (Current)

Provides practical advice on implementing the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001.

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… WORK NEAR OVERHEAD POWER LINES CODE OF PRACTICE WorkCover. Watching out for you. 2006 New South Wales Government …

… CONTENTS PAGE WHAT IS AN INDUSTRY CODE OF PRACTICE? 4 PREFACE 5 WHAT IS WORK NEAR OVERHEAD POWER LINES? 5 PERSONNEL WORKING NEAR OVERHEAD … 5 HOW CAN WORKING NEAR LIVE OVERHEAD POWER LINES BE DANGEROUS? 6 WHAT DO THE SYMBOLS IN THE CODE OF PRACTICE MEAN? 6 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 6 CHAPTER 1 – ESTABLISHMENT 7 1.1 Title 7 1.2 Purpose 7 …

… 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 …

… PREFACE The aim of this code of practice is to protect the health and safety of persons from the risks arising when they are … Health and Safety Act 2000 and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001. This code of practice provides practical guidance on the risk control measures, competency …

… HOW CAN WORKING NEAR LIVE OVERHEAD POWER LINES BE DANGEROUS? Overhead power line contact is one of the largest single causes of fatalities associated with mobile plant and equipment. Contact … to receive a fatal electric shock. Simply being too close can kill. WHAT DO THE SYMBOLS IN THE CODE OF PRACTICE MEAN? To help you work out what you require, a number of symbols are used to highlight …

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… CHAPTER 1 – ESTABLISHMENT 1.1 Title This is the Code of Practice – Work near Overhead Power Lines. 1.2 Purpose This code of practice provides practical …

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… 1.4 Authority This is an industry code of practice approved by the Minister for Commerce, under section 43 of the Occupational Health and … of the WorkCover Authority of New South Wales (‘WorkCover NSW’). 1.5 Commencement This code takes effect on [Gazettal /date] 1.6 Interpretation 1.6.1 Recommended practices Words such …

… 1.8 Definitions The following definitions are used for the purposes of this code of practice: access authority means a written authorisation, issued by a network operator, which …

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… road vehicles operating at a worksite Note: This definition has been adopted for the purposes of this code of practice. This includes items such as earthmoving machinery, concrete boom pumps and tipper …

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… the OHS Regulation require employers to address workplace health and safety through a process of risk management and consultation. To effectively implement this code, employers need to be aware of these requirements and have procedures in place to apply … Employers are advised to consult the OHS Act and the OHS Regulation as well as the Code of Practice: Occupational Health and Safety Consultation and the Code of Practice: Risk Assessment …

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Guide for tunnelling work

Publisher

Safe Work Australia

Version: 2013. (Current)

Provides practical guidance for a person conducting a business or undertaking and workers on managing health and safety risks associated with tunnelling work.

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… health and safety risks associated with tunnelling work. It should be read together with the Code of Practice: Construction work and other codes of practice relevant to tunnelling work. A list of …

… instructions. More information about health and safety duties for tunnelling work is in the Code of Practice: Construction work and the Code of Practice: Safe design of structures. 1.3 Managing …

… key positions to influence the safe design, construction, use, maintenance and de-commissioning of the tunnel. This is because they usually develop the concept design for the tunnel and engage … in contract documents. For further information on principal contractor duties see the Code of Practice: Construction work. The designer must give the results of calculations, analysis, …