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Safe work method statement for high risk construction work 2023 cover

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Safe work method statement for high risk construction work

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WorkSafe Western Australia

Version: 2023. (Current)

Provides advice for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) on the function, content and application of safe work method statements (SWMS).

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… such as asbestos management plans or mine safety management systems. The Construction work: Code of practice outlines the requirements for SWMS and this information sheet and appendices provide …

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… Can a generic SWMS be used? It is important for a SWMS to reflect the specific circumstances of the workplace in which it will operate, that is the workplace where the high risk … Further information Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety • Construction work: Code of practice • Demolition work: Code of practice Safe Work Australia • Construction work – Work 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 …

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… 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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… 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 …

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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 …

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… 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 …

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… 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 …

Work Near Overhead Power Lines 2006 cover

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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 …

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… 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 …

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… 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 …

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… 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 …

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… 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 …

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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

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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 …

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… 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 …

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… 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, …

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… PLANNING AND PREPARATION GROUND SUPPORT DESIGN Most tunnels and open excavations need some form of temporary and permanent ground support that should be specified in the tunnel design. … competent person in accordance with relevant legislative requirements, Australian Standards and codes of practice. VENTILATION SYSTEM DESIGN The ventilation system should be designed to provide …

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… exposed by the tunnel excavation excavated and other material being placed within the zone of influence of the excavation monitoring ground support performance including: plant … levels or groundwater inflows into the tunnel. Further information on excavations is in the Code of Practice: Excavation work. 2.4 Planning and preparation specific to the workplace WORKPLACE …

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… and accessible, a person conducting a business or undertaking must consider: the nature of the work being carried out at the workplace the nature of the hazards at the workplace … are cleaned more often if needed. Further information on workplace facilities is in the Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities. INFORMATION, INSTRUCTION, TRAINING AND …

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… 2. PLANNING AND PREPARATION Finding out the general location of underground services can be done by: contacting organisations that assist in locating … boots and insulating gloves. Further information on underground essential services is in the Code of Practice: Excavation work and Code of Practice: Construction work. Further information on …

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… Table 4 Emergencies and evacuation triggers to be considered in an emergency plan Types of emergencies Triggers for an evacuation treating and evacuating seriously injured people … workplace facilities including safe entry and exit to, from and within the workplace is in the Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities. The remote nature of tunnelling work …

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… the air will last based on a risk assessment? Does the risk assessment take into account types of emergencies e.g. fire as well as equipment, accessibility, alternative air supplies and how … is assisted from outside the tunnel should be described in detail in the emergency plan and be practiced by workers. Self-rescue is important where it may take too long and be very difficult … capacity to accommodate them. Further information is in the Emergency Plans Fact Sheet, the Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities and the Code of Practice: First …

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… consultation and the risk assessment process. There should be procedures for the handover of safety critical information at the beginning and end of each shift. A written record of this … spaces with build-up of gas and fumes planning and implementing tasks in accordance with Code of Practice: Confined spaces and AS 2865-2009: Confined Spaces using suitable ventilation and …

Managing the risk of falls in housing construction 2018 cover

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Managing the risk of falls in housing construction

Publisher

Safe Work Australia

Version: 2018 (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.