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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.
10 January 2022 |
Fact sheets
Exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is a risk for anyone who works outside. Solar UVR is not only a hazard when working in direct sunlight, it can also be reflected off certain materials, such as concrete, metal, snow and sand. PCBUs must do…
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30 October 2021 |
Infographic
This infographic has information about working safely in bushfire smoke.
For more information go to the Working outside page.
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21 October 2021 |
Guide
This guide provides information on how to manage the risks associated with working in heat and what to do if a worker begins to suffer from a heat-related illness.
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13 October 2021 |
For more information go to the Working outside page
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24 February 2021 |
Model Codes of Practice
This model Code of Practice has been developed to provide practical guidance on how to manage health and safety risks associated with hazardous chemicals for persons conducting a business or undertaking who use chemicals in their workplace.
Use this…
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08 December 2020 |
Fact sheets
This fact sheet outlines key information on managing the risks of working in heat in both outdoor and indoor workplaces.
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07 December 2020 |
Fact sheets
Working in heat can be hazardous and can cause harm to workers in both indoor and outdoor work environments.
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01 December 2020 |
This infographic style poster describes three key steps to help you work safely when there is bushfire smoke in your area.
PREPARE: Preparing ahead of the bushfire event.
MONITOR: Ways to monitor local conditions.
RESPOND: Protecting …
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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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01 December 2019 |
Guide
This guide provides information on managing the risks of solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) at your workplace:
It includes:
the risks of exposing workers to solar UVR
the control measures that can help eliminate or minimise exposure
how to…
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01 September 2016 |
Guide
Use this guide if you manage chemical carcinogens in the workplace. It provides information on how to manage health and safety risks. It may also be useful if you use, handle, store, manufacture, store or dispose of chemical carcinogens in the workplace.
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11 May 2016 |
Reports
A random, population-based sample of 5,528 Australian workers participated in the Australian Work Exposure Study (AWES). Workers answered questions about the tasks they completed and the controls used at work. Based on their responses to those questions,…
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