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… CODE OF PRACTICE SAFE DESIGN OF STRUCTURES AUGUST 2019 …

… NSW note: This code is based on a national model code of practice developed by Safe Work Australia under the harmonisation of national work health and …

… 5 1.2. Who has health and safety duties in relation to the design of structures? ............ 6 1.3. What is ‘reasonably practicable’ in relation to the … 8 1.4. What is involved in managing risks associated with the design of structures? ..... 9 2. Key elements of safe design … 40 Safe design of structures Code of Practice Page 3 of 41 …

… Foreword This Code of Practice on how to meet the requirements for safe design of structures is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act). An approved …

… 1. Introduction Eliminating hazards at the design or planning stage is often easier and cheaper to achieve than making changes later when the hazards become real risks … maintenance, operation, demolition or dismantling and disposal, and what legislation, codes of practice and standards need to be considered and complied with. Safe design of structures Code …

… 1.2. Who has health and safety duties in relation to the design of structures? A person conducting a business or undertaking WHS Act section 19 Primary duty of care A person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) has the primary duty under the WHS … town planners and all other design practitioners contributing to, Safe design of structures Code of Practice Page 6 of 41 …

… - or having overall responsibility for, any part of the design (for example drainage engineers designing the drain for a new development) … 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 Regulation to: - consult with the … risks for construction projects and principal contractor duties is available in the Code of Practice: Construction work. Safe design of structures Code of Practice Page 7 of 41 …

… 1.3. What is ‘reasonably practicable’ in relation to the designer’s duty? The duty of a PCBU to ensure health and safety is qualified by what is reasonably practicable. Deciding … the design detailed or specified by the designer and not by others. Safe design of structures Code of Practice Page 8 of 41 …

… 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 … 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. Hierarchy of control measures The WHS …

… control measures (as a back-up) as a short term interim measure until a more effective way of controlling the risk can be used, or when there are no other practical control measures … 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. Safe design of structures Code of Practice …

Code Of Practice Welding Processes cover 2019

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Code Of Practice Welding processes

Publisher

SafeWork NSW

Version: 2019. (Current)

This Code of Practice on how to manage the risks associated with welding processes in the workplace is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (WHS Act).

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… CODE OF PRACTICE WELDING PROCESSES AUGUST 2019 …

… NSW note: This code is based on a national model code of practice developed by Safe Work Australia under the harmonisation of national work health and …

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

… the full text of the WHS Act or WHS Regulation. The words ‘must’, ‘requires’ or ‘mandatory’ indicate a legal requirement exists that must be complied with. The word ‘should’ is used in this Code to indicate a recommended course of action, while ‘may’ is used to indicate an optional course of action. Welding processes Code of Practice Page 5 of 45 …

… 1. Introduction 1.1. What is welding? Welding is the process of permanently joining two or more materials together, usually metals, by heat or pressure or … to avoid electrocution, fire and explosion, burns, electric shock, vision damage, inhalation of poisonous gases and fumes, hearing loss, and exposure to intense ultraviolet radiation. 1.2. … have duties to consult, cooperate and coordinate with other duty holders. Welding processes Code of Practice Page 6 of 45 …

… safety matters and assists in reducing work-related injuries and disease. The broad definition of a ‘worker’ under the WHS Act means a PCBU must consult, so far as is reasonably practicable, … plant or structures at a workplace. Further guidance on consultation is available in the Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination. Welding processes …

… Information, training, instruction and supervision WHS Act section 19 Primary duty of care WHS Regulation clause 39 Provision of information, training and instruction The WHS Act … the plant importers to consult with designers and manufacturers of plant, and Welding processes Code of Practice Page 8 of 45 …

… − the person who commissions construction work to consult with the designer of the structure. Principal contractors WHS Regulation clause 309 WHS management … in place for consultation, cooperation and coordination between the PCBUs at the site. Officers WHS Act section 27 Duty of officers Officers, for example company directors, have a … given by the PCBU to allow that person to comply with the WHS Act. Welding processes Code of Practice Page 9 of 45 …

… processes? WHS Regulation Part 3.1 clauses 32–38 Managing Risks to Health and Safety This Code provides guidance on how to manage the risks associated with welding in the workplace using … hazards – find out what could cause harm. Assess risks, if necessary – understand the nature of the harm that could be caused by the hazard, how serious the harm could be and the likelihood … 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. Welding processes Code of Practice Page 10 …

… be implemented to control risks. It will help to: − − − − identify which workers are at risk of exposure determine what sources and processes are causing that risk identify if and what kind … take to control the risk, and how urgently the action needs to be taken. Welding processes Code of Practice Page 11 of 45 …

Code of Practice Managing the work environment and facilities 2019 cover

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Code of Practice Managing the work environment and facilities

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SafeWork NSW

Version: 2019. (Current)

This Code of Practice on managing the work environment and facilities is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act).

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… CODE OF PRACTICE MANAGING THE WORK ENVIRONMENT AND FACILITIES AUGUST 2019 …

… NSW note: This code is based on a national model code of practice developed by Safe Work Australia under the harmonisation of national work health and …

… Foreword This Code of Practice on managing the work environment and facilities is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act). An approved …

… − − − − persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) persons with management or control of a workplace designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers of plant, … work, noise, hazardous manual tasks and plant. Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice Page 5 of 48 …

… Person with management or control of a workplace WHS Act section 20 Duty of persons conducting businesses or undertakings involving management or control of workplaces … or undertaking, the worker must so far as they Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice Page 6 of 48 …

… instruction and training provided. Other persons at the workplace WHS Act section 29 Duties of other persons at the workplace Other persons at the workplace, like visitors, must take … on the nature of the work being carried out and the PCBUs present at the workplace. The Code of Practice: Construction work should be consulted for further guidance on how to identify what …

… The duty to consult specifically includes consulting when making decisions about the adequacy of facilities for the welfare of workers, for example the number and location of toilets. The … systems and facilities such as toilets. Further guidance on consultation is available in the Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, coordination and cooperation. The nature of the …

… Size, location and nature of the workplace The types of facilities needed also depend on the size, location and nature of … of the workplace. 1.2. Managing risks associated with the work environment and facilities This Code provides guidance on how to manage the risks associated with the work environment and … done or to the workforce composition. Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice Page 9 of 48 …

… regularly. Workplaces and facilities should be cleaned regularly taking into account the type of work performed, the likelihood of contamination, the number of workers using them, including … environment and facilities provided to workers. Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice Page 10 of 48 …

… (PCBU) you must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that: − − − − − − − the layout of the workplace allows, and is maintained to allow, persons to enter and exit the workplace and … viewing panel, unless they are fire-rated doors. Managing the work environment and facilities Code of Practice Page 11 of 48 …

Code of Practice How to safely remove asbestos 2019 cover

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Code of Practice How to safely remove asbestos

Publisher

SafeWork NSW

Version: 2019. (Current)

This Code of Practice on how to safely remove asbestos is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act).

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… CODE OF PRACTICE HOW TO SAFELY REMOVE ASBESTOS AUGUST 2019 …

… NSW note: This code is based on a national model code of practice developed by Safe Work Australia under the harmonisation of national work health and …

… 17 3.3. Informing parties of the licensed asbestos removal ............................................ 19 3.4. Obtaining … plan ....................................................... 20 3.6. Notifying the regulator of the licensed asbestos removal work ............................ 22 3.7. Limiting access, … 61 How to safely remove asbestos Code of Practice Page 3 of 96 …

… protective equipment ............................................................. 76 Selection of RPE … 81 Fit testing of face pieces … 83 Appendix D—Example of a clearance certificate ............................................................. 85 … 88 Appendix E—Examples of asbestos removal work ......................................................... 89 Asbestos … 95 How to safely remove asbestos Code of Practice Page 4 of 96 …

… Foreword This Code of Practice on how to safely remove asbestos is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act). An approved …

… This Code applies to all workplaces covered by the WHS Act where asbestos removal is carried out. Some chapters of this Code will apply to asbestos that is present in residential premises where the premises become a workplace. How to use this Code of Practice This Code includes references to the legal requirements under the WHS Act and WHS …

… 1. Introduction 1.1. Who has health and safety duties when removing asbestos? There are a number of duty holders who have a role in managing risks associated with removal of asbestos and ACM at … not exceeded at the workplace. WHS Regulation Chapter 8 Asbestos How to safely remove asbestos Code of Practice Page 7 of 96 …

… The WHS Regulation includes specific obligations for a number of duty holders in relation to safely removing asbestos. These duties are described in the following chapters of this Code. Officers WHS Act section 27 Duty of officers Officers, for example company directors, have … assists in reducing work-related injuries and disease. How to safely remove asbestos Code of Practice Page 8 of 96 …

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

… clause 458 Duty to ensure asbestos removalist is licensed A PCBU who commissions the removal of asbestos at the workplace must ensure asbestos removal work is carried out only by a licensed … removalist, observing the requirements outlined in Chapter 4. How to safely remove asbestos Code of Practice Page 10 of 96 …

Code of Practice Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals 2019 cover

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Code of Practice Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals

Publisher

SafeWork NSW

Version: 2019. (Current)

This Code of Practice on labelling hazardous chemicals is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act).

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… CODE OF PRACTICE LABELLING OF WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS AUGUST 2019 …

… NSW note: This code is based on a national model code of practice developed by Safe Work Australia under the harmonisation of national work health and …

… 11 2.3. Disclosure of ingredients … 21 3.6. Duplication of labelling elements ........................................................................ … ..................................................................... 26 3.12. Labelling of products which pose hazard a but do not meet definition ................ 26 4. Labelling … 38 Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals Code of Practice Page 3 of 129 …

… Appendix D—Application of label elements..................................................................... 50 D1. Structure of hazard statement text … ........................................................................... 50 D2. Structure of precautionary statement text................................................................. … 128 Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals Code of Practice Page 4 of 129 …

… Foreword This Code of Practice on labelling hazardous chemicals is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act). An approved …

… 1. Introduction This Code describes the type of information that is needed on labels for various hazardous chemicals so that users of these … all provisions in Part 7.1 of the WHS Regulation. Chemicals labelled under the National Code of Practice for the Labelling of Workplace Substances WHS Regulation clause 341 Labelling hazardous …

… purposes, workplace labelling must be used. For example, a pharmacist repacks a 1 kg container of formulated tablets in smaller containers for dispensing to patients. The 1 kg container must … chemicals must meet the labelling requirements of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Act 1994. Where an agvet chemical is also a workplace hazardous chemical, additional … and toiletries being used at a workplace. Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals Code of Practice Page 7 of 129 …

… transit do not require labelling under WHS laws. The requirements for packaging and labelling of chemicals in transit are set out in various Australian transport laws and codes, including:     the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and … clause 335 Labelling hazardous chemicals Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals Code of Practice Page 8 of 129 …

… The manufacturer or importer of a workplace hazardous chemical must ensure that the chemical is correctly labelled as soon as … More information about correct labelling of hazardous chemicals is given throughout this Code. Suppliers of hazardous chemicals WHS Regulation clause 338 Supplier labelling hazardous … under the WHS Regulation to correctly label. Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals Code of Practice Page 9 of 129 …

… 2. Labelling hazardous chemicals – general information This chapter deals with the complete set of labelling elements that should be included on a container. A checklist for the preparation of … the label requirements for these and other special situations is provided in Chapter 3 of this Code. 2.1. What information must be included on a label? WHS Regulation Schedule 9 … of the SDS should be provided to them. Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals Code of Practice Page 10 of 129 …

Code of Practice Managing the risk of plant in the workplace 2019 cover

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Code of Practice Managing the risk of plant in the workplace

Publisher

SafeWork NSW

Version: 2019. (Current)

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

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… CODE OF PRACTICE MANAGING THE RISKS OF PLANT IN THE WORKPLACE AUGUST 2019 …

… NSW note: This code is based on a national model code of practice developed by Safe Work Australia under the harmonisation of national work health and …

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

… vehicles, power tools, quad bikes, mobile plant and amusement devices. The general duty of care under the WHS Act applies to this type of plant. Plant that relies exclusively on manual … or minimise risks and reduce the associated costs. Managing the risks of plant in the workplace Code of Practice Page 5 of 66 …

… Person conducting a business or undertaking WHS Act section 19 Primary duty of care A PCBU must eliminate risks arising from plant in the workplace, or if that is not … clause 213 Maintenance and inspection of plant Managing the risks of plant in the workplace Code of Practice Page 6 of 66 …

… The WHS Regulation includes specific duties for PCBUs involving the management or control of plant including requirements to:    manage the health and safety risks associated with … to consult with the designer of the structure. Managing the risks of plant in the workplace Code of Practice Page 7 of 66 …

… Officers WHS Act section 27 Duty of officers Officers, for example company directors, have a … to health and safety WHS Regulation clause 203 Management of risks to health and safety This Code provides guidance on how to manage the risks associated with plant in the workplace using …  Identify hazards—find out what could cause harm. Managing the risks of plant in the workplace Code of Practice Page 8 of 66 …

…     Assess risks, if necessary—understand the nature of the harm that could be caused by the hazard, how serious the harm could be and the likelihood … over time. Review control measures to ensure they are working as planned. Chapter 2 of this Code provides guidance on how to manage the risks associated with managing plant in the … the hierarchy of control. Further guidance on the risk management process is in the Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks. Providing and obtaining information …

… to contribute to the decision-making process relating to the health and safety matter the views of workers are taken into account workers are advised of the outcome of any consultation in a … work carried out in their business or undertaking Managing the risks of plant in the workplace Code of Practice Page 10 of 66 …

… or commissioning plant or structures at a workplace. For example, if the owner or manager of an on-hire business has workers carry out work at other workplaces then the owner or manager … way to manage the risks. Further guidance on consultation requirements is available in the Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination. 1.4. Information, …

Code of Practice Spray painting and powder coating 2014 cover

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Code of Practice Spray painting and powder coating

Publisher

SafeWork NSW

Version: 2019. (Current)

This Code of Practice on how to manage the risks associated with spray painting and powder coating is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act).

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… CODE OF PRACTICE SPRAY PAINTING AND POWDER COATING AUGUST 2019 …

… NSW note: This code is based on a national model code of practice developed by Safe Work Australia under the harmonisation of national work health and …

… Foreword This Code of Practice on how to manage the risks associated with spray painting and powder coating is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act). An approved …

… for spraying:    using a conventional air compressor where air is driven across the mouth of a small outlet under pressure to draw liquid paint out of the container and produce an … eliminate or minimise risks and reduce the associated costs. Spray painting and powder coating Code of Practice Page 5 of 57 …

… Person conducting a business or undertaking WHS Act section 19 Primary duty of care A PCBU must eliminate risks arising from spray painting and powder coating, or if that … The health and safety duty of an officer under section 27. Spray painting and powder coating Code of Practice Page 6 of 57 …

… Workers WHS Act section 28 Duties of workers Workers have a duty to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and to … powder coating? WHS Regulation Part 3.1 clauses 32–38 Managing Risks to Health and Safety This Code provides guidance on how to manage the risks associated with spray painting and powder … 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. Spray painting and powder coating Code of …

… safety matters and assists in reducing work-related injuries and disease. The broad definition of a ‘worker’ under the WHS Act means a PCBU must consult, so far as is reasonably practicable, … work being carried out at that workplace. Further guidance on consultation is available in the Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination. Spray painting and …

… 1.4. Information, training, instruction and supervision WHS Act section 19 Primary duty of care WHS Regulation clause 39 Provision of information, training and instruction The WHS Act … and instruction required under WHS Regulation clause 39. Spray painting and powder coating Code of Practice Page 9 of 57 …

… be implemented to control risks. It will help to:     identify which workers are at risk of exposure determine what sources and processes are causing that risk identify if and what kind … equipment, compressed air  Plant (machinery and equipment)  Spray painting and powder coating Code of Practice Page 10 of 57 …

… lacerations, dislocations, concussion, permanent injuries or death spray painting at height or of trucks, ships, aeroplanes or bridges Electricity or static electricity  exposure to … the risk, and how urgently the action needs to be taken. Spray painting and powder coating Code of Practice Page 11 of 57 …

Code of Practice Managing the risk of falls at workplaces 2019 cover

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Code of Practice Managing the risk of falls at workplaces

Publisher

SafeWork NSW

Version: 2019. (Current)

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).

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… CODE OF PRACTICE MANAGING THE RISK OF FALLS AT WORKPLACES AUGUST 2019 …

… NSW note: This code is based on a national model code of practice developed by Safe Work Australia under the harmonisation of national work health and …

… falls? ........................................... 6 1.2. What is involved in managing the risk of falls? ..................................................... 8 1.3. Information, training, … instruction and supervision ................................................ 10 2. The role of designers of plant and structures … 57 Managing the risk of falls at workplaces Code of Practice Page 3 of 73 …

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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 …

… 1. Introduction Falls are a major cause of death and serious injury in Australian workplaces. Fall hazards are found in many workplaces … out at height, for example stacking shelves in warehouses and retail outlets, working on a roof, unloading a large truck or accessing silos. Falls can also occur at ground level into holes, … if a single control is not sufficient for the purpose. Managing the risk of falls at workplaces Code of Practice Page 6 of 73 …

… The WHS Regulation classifies 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 …

… Workers WHS Act section 28 Duties of workers Workers have a duty to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and to … 37 Maintenance of control measures WHS Regulation clause 38 Review of control measures This Code provides guidance on how to manage the risks of falls in the workplace using the following … reasonably practicable in the circumstances in Managing the risk of falls at workplaces Code of Practice Page 8 of 73 …

…  accordance with the hierarchy of control measures, and ensure they remain effective over time. Review control measures to … 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 SWMS is …

… For example, the owner of a transport company with large trucks should consult the goods suppliers as well as 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. Information, …

Code of Practice Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace 2019 cover

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Code of Practice Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace

Publisher

SafeWork NSW

Version: 2019. (Current)

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 (the WHS Act).

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… CODE OF PRACTICE MANAGING RISKS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN THE WORKPLACE AUGUST 2019 …

… NSW note: This code is based on a national model code of practice developed by Safe Work Australia under the harmonisation of national work health and …

… monitoring.......................................................... 77 Appendix F—Overview of a risk assessment process .................................................... 80 Appendix … ........................................................................ 81 Appendix H—Examples of common fuel and oxygen sources....................................... 83 Appendix I—Fire and … 113 Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace Code of Practice Page 4 of 114 …

… 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 (the WHS Act). An approved …

… chemicals, including those that are also dangerous goods. Manufacturers, importers or suppliers of hazardous chemicals that are used, or are likely to be used, in workplaces should refer to the following Codes of practice:   Preparation of safety data sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals, and Labelling of …

… 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 A for the definition of ‘hazardous chemical’ and other terms used in this Code. Most substances, mixtures, and articles that are dangerous goods under the Australian Code … health and physical hazards. Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace Code of Practice Page 7 of 114 …

… 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) … the SDS readily available to workers Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace Code of Practice Page 8 of 114 …

…       controlling ignition sources and accumulation of flammable and combustible substances provision and availability of fire protection, … 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 … data sheets and other matters Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace Code of Practice Page 9 of 114 …

… also imposes duties on importers, manufacturers and suppliers relating to the preparation of SDS, the disclosure of ingredients, packing, labelling and supply of hazardous chemicals. … WHS Act. 1.3. What is required to manage the risks associated with hazardous chemicals? This Code provides guidance on how to manage the risks associated with hazardous chemicals in the … a known risk with known controls Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace Code of Practice Page 10 of 114 …