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Know your duties - a tool for working safely
This tool provides information about duties under the model WHS laws, including duties for PCBUs and workers in the agriculture industry, how to meet these duties, and hazards you may face working in agriculture.
21 September 2021 |
Infographic
This infographic shows how to apply the risk management process to manage psychosocial hazards
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09 April 2020 |
Fact sheets
Use this fact sheet if your business makes or supplies alcohol-based hand sanitisers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alcohol-based hand sanitisers are hazardous chemicals. For example, ethanol and isopropanol are flammable liquids and cause severe eye…
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20 March 2020 |
Model Codes of Practice
This model Code of Practice provides guidance on:
identifying hazardous manual tasks
assessing the risks that may contribute to a musculoskeletal disorder
eliminating or minimising those risks.
Most jobs involve manual tasks, such as lifting,…
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20 March 2020 |
Model Codes of Practice
This model Code of Practice provides guidance on managing the risk of a falls by a person from one level to another that is reasonably likely to cause injury.
It applies to all workplaces covered by the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act and WHS …
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20 March 2020 |
Model Codes of Practice
This model Code of Practice provides guidance on how to provide and maintain a physical work environment that is without risks to health and safety.
It covers:
the physical work environment, such as workspaces, lighting and ventilation …
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19 March 2020 |
Guide
Use this guide to manage health and safety risks associated with high pressure water jetting operations.
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01 July 2019 |
Model Codes of Practice
This model Code of Practice provides guidance on providing first aid in the workplace.
It includes information on:
first aid kits
procedures
facilities
training for first aiders.
In this model Code, the word:
• ‘should’…
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26 October 2018 |
Model Codes of Practice
This model Code of Practice provides practical guidance on managing electrical risks in the workplace.
Use this guide if you:
manage or control electrical equipment
carry out electrical work on or near energised electrical equipment.
In…
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01 October 2018 |
Model Codes of Practice
This model Code of Practice provides guidance on managing the risk of falls in housing construction.
In this model Code, the word:
‘should’ indicates a recommended course of action, and
‘may’ means an optional course of action.
The words ‘must…
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07 June 2018 |
Resources
This guide was developed and published prior to amendments to the model WHS Regulations in 2022. The guide is an archived document and is provided for background only. The guide may be useful background information to understand psychosocial hazards and…
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01 May 2018 |
Model Codes of Practice
This model Code of Practice has been developed to provide practical guidance for persons who have duties to manage risks to health and safety under the WHS Act and Regulations applying in a jurisdiction. The duty is placed on persons conducting a business…
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08 November 2016 |
Video and audio
This webinar explores work health and safety obligations and compliance as it applies to small business. The panellists provide insights into how businesses can establish work health and safety management plans to ensure they meet their duty of care now…
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