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Browse myBIG's resources on safety in building and construction.


Resources

The myBIG library is constantly growing with new content. From Australian Standards to legislation, codes of practice to technical specifications, and everything in between, myBIG holds the most current Building and Construction industry resources. These are the documents recently added, or updated, in myBIG for August 2023. Codes of Practice WorkSafe Western Australia (Codes of Practice) Managing the risk of falls at workplaces: Information sheet (WA) Provides general guidance for workers and persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) on how to manage the risk of falls at work under
Provides practical guidance about how to manage electrical risk in rural industry work.
Provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to manage health and safety risks associated with work carried out in a confined space.
This Standard provides safety rules for optical fibre communication systems and associated materials and equipment.
Specifies inspection and test methods to demonstrate that low voltage electrical installations comply with safety requirements for the prevention of fire, and to prevent a person or livestock from sustaining an electric shock; covers electrical installations connected to an MEN system of earthing.
The 2018 edition of AS/NZS 2293.1:2018 is amended as follows; the amendments should be inserted in the appropriate place.
Sets out requirements for the design, selection, construction and installation of fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders that are intended to provide safe access to places used by operating, inspection, maintenance and servicing personnel.
Sets out requirements for inspection, testing, preventive maintenance and survey of fire protection systems and equipment.
Sets out procedures for the assessment of internal wall and ceiling linings according to their tendency to ignite; their tendency to release heat once ignition has occurred; their tendency to cause flashover; their tendency to release smoke; and their contribution to fire growth.