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… Application in the Northern Territory This code of practice was approved by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice under section 274(1) of …

… Managing the risk of falls at workplaces Code of Practice …

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… Managing the risk of falls at workplaces Code of Practice Contents Foreword … 1.2. What is involved in managing the risk of falls? … 10 The role of designers of plant and …

… Managing the risk of falls at workplaces Code of Practice 9.3. Ladder maintenance … 68 Page 4 of 68 …

… Managing the risk of falls at workplaces Code of Practice Foreword This Code of Practice on how to manage the risk of falls at workplaces is an approved code of …

… Managing the risk of falls at workplaces Code of Practice 1. Introduction Falls are a major cause of death and serious injury in Australian … person falling more than 2 metres. Further information on developing a SWMS can be found in the Code of Practice: Construction work. Page 6 of 68 …

… Managing the risk of falls at workplaces Code of Practice PCBUs have a duty to consult workers about work health and safety and may also have …

… Managing the risk of falls at workplaces Code of Practice Workers WHS Act section 28 Duties of workers Workers have a duty to take reasonable … Regulation 37 Maintenance of control measures WHS Regulation 38 Review of control measures This Code provides guidance on how to manage the risks of falls in the workplace using the following …

… Managing the risk of falls at workplaces Code of Practice • • • Eliminate risks so far as is reasonable practicable. Control risks—if it is not … are 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. Guidance on the preparation of a …

… Managing the risk of falls at workplaces Code of Practice For example, the owner of a transport company with large trucks should consult the … on top of loads on the truck and be at risk of falling. Further information is available in the Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination. 1.3. …

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Safe design of structures

Publisher

NT WorkSafe

Version: 2020. (Current)

Provides practical guidance to persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) who design structures that will be used, or could reasonably be expected to be used, as a workplace. This includes architects, building designers and engineers.

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… Application in the Northern Territory This code of practice was approved by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice under section 274(1) of …

… Safe design of structures Code of Practice …

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… Safe design of structures Code of Practice Contents Foreword … 5 1.2. Who has health and safety duties in relation to the design of structures? ............................................5 1.3. What is ‘reasonably … 1.4. What is involved in managing risks associated with the design of structures? .....................................8 Key elements of safe …

… Safe design of structures Code of Practice Foreword This Code of Practice on how to meet the requirements for safe design of structures is an approved …

… Safe design of structures Code of Practice 1. Introduction Eliminating hazards at the design or planning stage is often easier and … maintenance, operation, demolition or dismantling and disposal, and what legislation, codes of practice and standards need to be considered and complied with. • • • • 1.2. Who has …

… Safe design of structures Code of Practice A person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) has the primary duty under the …

… Safe design of structures Code of Practice The duties also apply to designers of domestic residences, only to the extent that at … work A PCBU who commissions construction work in relation to a structure (referred to in this Code as the ‘client’) also has specific duties under the WHS Regulations to: consult with the …

… Safe design of structures Code of Practice For example in deciding what is reasonably practicable, consideration will be given to … others. 1.4. What is involved in managing risks associated with the design of structures? This Code provides guidance on how to manage the risks associated with the design of structures using …

… Safe design of structures Code of Practice Hierarchy of control measures The WHS Regulations require duty holders to work through … Further guidance on the risk management process and the hierarchy of control measures is in the Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks. Page 9 of 38 …

… Safe design of structures Code of Practice 2. Key elements of safe design 2.1. Consider the lifecycle In the same way that … role, a designer should also have: • • • • • • knowledge of work health and safety legislation, codes of practice and other regulatory requirements an understanding of the intended purpose of …

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Managing the risk of falls in housing construction

Publisher

NT WorkSafe

Version: 2020. (Current)

Provides practical guidance for PCBUs on how to eliminate, or if that is not possible, minimise the risk of falls from height in housing construction.

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… Managing the risk of falls in housing construction Code of Practice …

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… Application in the Northern Territory This code of practice was approved by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice under section 274(1) of …

… Managing the risk of falls in housing construction Code of Practice Contents Foreword … 1.2. What is involved in managing the risk of falls? … 11 Managing the risk of falls …

… Managing the risk of falls in housing construction Code of Practice 10. Roofing tasks …

… Managing the risk of falls in housing construction Code of Practice Foreword This Code of Practice on how to manage the risk of falls in housing construction is an approved code …

… Managing the risk of falls in housing construction Code of Practice This Code should be read in conjunction with the Code of Practice: Managing the risk of …

… Managing the risk of falls in housing construction Code of Practice 1. Introduction Falls are a major cause of death and serious injury in Australian …

… Managing the risk of falls in housing construction Code of Practice Early consultation and identification of risks can allow for more options to eliminate …

… Managing the risk of falls in housing construction Code of Practice Officers WHS Act section 27 Duty of officers Officers, for example company directors, …

… Managing the risk of falls in housing construction Code of Practice WHS Regulation 36 Hierarchy of control measures WHS Regulation 37 Maintenance of … WHS Regulation 299 Safe work method statement required for high risk construction work. This Code provides guidance on how to manage the risk of falls in housing construction using the …

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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 …

… 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? …

… 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 …

… 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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Work Near Overhead Power Lines

Publisher

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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

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… 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 …