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Managing the risk of falls at workplaces 2022 cover

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Managing the risk of falls at workplaces

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WorkSafe Western Australia

Version: 2022. (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 risk of falls from height in workplaces.

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… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Managing the risk of falls at …

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… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Managing the risk of falls at …

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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 … death). Reference Work Health and Safety Commission, Managing the risk of falls at workplaces: Code of practice, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety 71pp. ISBN 978 1 920836 93 1 (web) …

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… Foreword This Code of practice on how to manage the risk of falls at workplaces is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act). An approved …

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… MANAGING THE RISK OF FALLS AT WORKPLACES – CODE OF PRACTICE IV …

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… 2 1.1 1.2 1.3 The role of designers of plant and structures............................................................. 9 2.1 2.2 … 18 4.1 4.2 5 Eliminating or minimising the risk of falls at the design stage..........................................9 … MANAGING THE RISK OF FALLS AT WORKPLACES – CODE OF PRACTICE 2 Who has health and safety duties in relation to …

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… 1 Introduction Falls are a major cause of death and serious injury in Australian workplaces. Fall hazards are found in many workplaces … or undertaking WHS Act s. 19 Primary duty of care MANAGING THE RISK OF FALLS AT WORKPLACES – CODE OF PRACTICE 2 A PCBU must eliminate the risk of falls in the workplace, or if that is not …

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… The WHS Regulations classify a number of activities as ‘high risk construction work’ for which a safe work method statement (SWMS) … person falling more than 2 metres. Further information on developing a SWMS can be found in the Code of practice: Construction work. PCBUs have a duty to consult workers about work health and safety …

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… in meeting these duties, the WHS Regulations require: • manufacturers to consult with designers of plant • importers to consult with designers and manufacturers of plant • the person who … and safety. Officers WHS Act s. 27 Duty of officers MANAGING THE RISK OF FALLS AT WORKPLACES – CODE OF PRACTICE 4 Officers, such as company directors, have a duty to exercise due diligence to ensure …

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… Workers WHS Act s. 28 Duties of workers Workers have a duty to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and to … Mines Regulations r. 38 Review of control measures MANAGING THE RISK OF FALLS AT WORKPLACES – CODE OF PRACTICE WHS General Regulations r. 34 WHS Mines Regulations r. 34 Duty to identify hazards 5 …

Managing the risk of falls in housing construction 2022 cover

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Managing the risk of falls in housing construction

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WorkSafe Western Australia

Version: 2022. (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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… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Managing the risk of falls in housing construction …

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… Government of Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety CODE OF PRACTICE Managing the risk of falls in housing construction …

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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 the risk of falls in housing construction: Code of practice, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety 76pp. ISBN 978 1 920836 92 4 (web) …

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… Foreword This Code of practice on how to manage the risk of falls in housing construction is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (the WHS Act). This …

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… This Code is not intended as complete guidance where roofing work involves dismantling or demolition work. This Code may be a useful reference for … under the WHS Act and WHS Regulations. This Code should be read in conjunction with the Code of practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces and the Code of practice: Construction work. …

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… 3 1.1 1.2 1.3 Managing the risk of … Organising and sequencing of work......................................................................................36 … Use of portable … MANAGING THE RISK OF FALLS IN HOUSING CONSTRUCTION – CODE OF PRACTICE 2 Who has health and safety duties in relation to …

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… 10 Roofing … Guardrail systems for roofing … Installation of sarking – tile roofing.......................................................................................62 … Installation of perimeter battens – metal roofing...............................................................62 Fixing fascias and … MANAGING THE RISK OF FALLS IN HOUSING CONSTRUCTION – CODE OF PRACTICE 2 …

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… 1 Introduction Figure 1 Examples of potential falls in the housing construction industry 1.1 Who has health and safety duties in … own health and safety at the workplace. MANAGING THE RISK OF FALLS IN HOUSING CONSTRUCTION – CODE OF PRACTICE Falls are a major cause of death and serious injury in Australian workplaces. Fall …

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… 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 … control is not sufficient for the purpose. MANAGING THE RISK OF FALLS IN HOUSING CONSTRUCTION – CODE OF PRACTICE 4 The WHS General Regulations classify a number of activities as ‘high risk …

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… Designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers of plant, substances or structures WHS Act s. 22 Duties of persons conducting businesses or … with the designer of the structure. MANAGING THE RISK OF FALLS IN HOUSING CONSTRUCTION – CODE OF PRACTICE This duty includes carrying out testing and analysis as well as providing specific …

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Construction work

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Safe Work Australia

Version: 2018. (Current)

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… Construction work Code of Practice MAY 2018 …

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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 …

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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 …

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… 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 …

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… 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 …

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… 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 …

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… 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

Publisher

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 …

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… 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 …

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… 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 …

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… 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 …

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… 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 …

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… 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 …

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… 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 …

Safe work method statement for high risk construction work 2023 cover

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Safe work method statement for high risk construction work

Publisher

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).