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Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace 2022 cover

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Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace

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WorkSafe Western Australia

Version: 2022. (Current)

Provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to manage health and safety risks associated with hazardous chemicals used in their workplace.

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… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace …

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… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace …

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… this publication is provided in good faith and believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of publication. However, the information is provided on the basis that the reader will be solely … Work Health and Safety Commission, Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplaces: Code of practice, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety 106pp. ISBN 978 1 920836 90 0 …

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… Foreword This Code of practice on how to manage the risks associated with hazardous chemicals in the workplace is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (the WHS Act). An …

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… This Code does not apply to the transport of dangerous goods or explosives which are subject to the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004, the … chemicals that are used, or are likely to be used, in workplaces should refer to the Codes of practice: Preparation of safety data sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals and Labelling of …

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… 12 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3 The hierarchy of control … Decide what sort of risk assessment is appropriate.........................................................20 … Other sources of … Preparing a register of hazardous chemicals......................................................................11 … MANAGING RISKS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN THE WORKPLACE – CODE OF PRACTICE 1 1 …

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… 3 Appendix 4 Appendix 5 Appendix 6 Appendix 7 Appendix 8 Appendix 9 Appendix 10 MANAGING RISKS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN THE WORKPLACE – CODE OF PRACTICE 2 … 60 Comparison of hazard classes and categories under the ADG Code and the …

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… a hazardous chemical is any substance, mixture or article that satisfies the criteria of one or more hazard classes in the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling … See Appendix 1 for the definition of ‘hazardous chemical’ and other terms used in this Code. Most substances, mixtures, and articles that are dangerous goods under the ADG Code are … health and physical hazards. MANAGING RISKS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN THE WORKPLACE – CODE OF PRACTICE • Health hazards – These are properties of a chemical that cause adverse health …

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… duties in relation to hazardous chemicals? Duty holders who have a role in managing the risks of hazardous chemicals include: • persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) • … so far as is reasonably practicable. MANAGING RISKS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN THE WORKPLACE – CODE OF PRACTICE 4 PCBUs have a duty to consult workers about work health and safety and may also have …

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… The WHS Regulations include a number of specific duties for a PCBU to manage the risks to health and safety associated with using, … and beverages within the meaning of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code that are in a package and form intended for human consumption • tobacco or products made of … of hazardous chemicals. MANAGING RISKS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN THE WORKPLACE – CODE OF PRACTICE These duties under the WHS Regulations do not apply to some hazardous chemicals at the …

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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Workplace behaviour

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WorkSafe Western Australia

Version: 2022. (Current)

Provides practical guidance for workplaces where people may be exposed to various forms of inappropriate or unreasonable workplace behaviour including bullying, harassment, violence and aggression, discrimination and misconduct.

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… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Workplace behaviour …

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… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Workplace behaviour …

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… only. It is provided in good faith and believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of publication. To ensure you understand and comply with your legal obligations, this … and injury (including death). Reference Work Health and Safety Commission, Workplace behaviour: Code of practice, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety 23pp. ISBN 978 1 920836 74 0 (web) …

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… Foreword This code of practice is issued by the Work Health and Safety Commission (the Commission), under provisions … preventive strategies that improve the working environment of Western Australians. This code of practice has been developed through a tripartite consultative process and the views of …

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… Scope and application The code focuses on the general principles applied to the prevention and management of inappropriate or unreasonable behaviour in the workplace. The intent of this code of practice is to provide practical guidance for workplaces where people may be exposed to various …

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… or unreasonable behaviour at work?...........................................5 2 Types of inappropriate or unreasonable workplace behaviour................................. 6 2.1 2.2 … The hierarchy of … WORKPLACE BEHAVIOUR – CODE OF PRACTICE Appendix 1 Relevant …

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… Inappropriate or unreasonable workplace behaviour is the overarching term for different types of behaviour at work that can create a risk to the health and safety of workers. They are a … could cause harm, does not reduce the risk of harm from the behaviour. WORKPLACE BEHAVIOUR – CODE OF PRACTICE 2 …

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… Duties Person conducting a business or undertaking (section 19) • A PCBU has the primary duty of care under the WHS Act to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that workers and other … and procedures of the PCBU, for example a workplace bullying policy. WORKPLACE BEHAVIOUR – CODE OF PRACTICE Table 1.1 Duties in relation to inappropriate or unreasonable workplace behaviour 3 …

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… 29) Other persons at a workplace, such as visitors and clients, have similar duties to that of a worker and must: • take reasonable care for their own health and safety • take reasonable … However, some groups may be more at risk and these can include: WORKPLACE BEHAVIOUR – CODE OF PRACTICE 4 • • • • • • • young workers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and …

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… their legitimate authority at work may result in some discomfort for a worker. The question of whether management action is reasonable is determined by considering the actual management … employment where appropriate or justified in the circumstances. WORKPLACE BEHAVIOUR – CODE OF PRACTICE If a manager or supervisor has concerns about a worker’s performance, the manager or …

Violence and aggression at work 2022 cover

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Violence and aggression at work

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WorkSafe Western Australia

Version: 2022. (Current)

Provides practical guidance for workplaces where people may be exposed to various forms of violence and aggression at work, including physical assault, sexual assault, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation and harassment, including sexual harassment.

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… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Violence and aggression at work …

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… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Violence and aggression at work …

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… only. It is provided in good faith and believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of publication. To ensure you understand and comply with your legal obligations, this … (including death). Reference Work Health and Safety Comission, Violence and aggression at work: Code of practice, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety 27pp. ISBN 978 1 920836 75 7 (web) …

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… Scope The code of practice focuses on the general principles applied to the prevention and management of violence and aggression in the workplace. The intent of this code is to provide practical guidance for workplaces where people may be exposed to various …

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… Why is it important to reduce the risk of violence and aggression?.....................................5 Develop a prevention … VIOLENCE AND AGGRESSION AT WORK – CODE OF PRACTICE Appendix 1 Hierarchy of control relating to violence and …

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… circumstances relating to their work. Work-related violence and aggression covers a broad range of actions and behaviours that create a risk to health and safety of workers. These are actions … choose to report the matter to police, WorkSafe WA or both. VIOLENCE AND AGGRESSION AT WORK – CODE OF PRACTICE 2 Violence and aggression can harm both the person it is directed at and anyone …

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… (e.g. phone calls, letters, emails, text messages and posts on social media) may be offences under criminal law and should be referred to police as well as managed under WHS laws. … or minimise risks associated with violence and aggression. VIOLENCE AND AGGRESSION AT WORK – CODE OF PRACTICE Table 1.1 Duties in relation to inappropriate or unreasonable workplace behaviour 3 …

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… take reasonable care that their acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons • comply, so far as the worker is reasonably able, with any reasonable … conferences and social activities. Reporting to the regulator VIOLENCE AND AGGRESSION AT WORK – CODE OF PRACTICE 4 Certain injuries or diseases must be reported to WorkSafe WA by the PCBU including …

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… 1.3 Who is at risk? All workers and other people at workplaces are potentially at risk of experiencing some form of violence or aggression. Workers most at risk are those who have … some time after the exposure to violence and aggression. VIOLENCE AND AGGRESSION AT WORK – CODE OF PRACTICE Violence and aggression can lead to: 5 …

Psychosocial hazards in the workplace 2022 cover

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Psychosocial hazards in the workplace

Publisher

WorkSafe Western Australia

Version: 2022. (Current)

Provides practical guidance for workplaces where people may be exposed to psychosocial hazards such as stress, fatigue and burnout, as well as bullying, harassment, violence and aggression, discrimination and misconduct.