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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.
19 June 2023 |
Supporting Information
In this model Code, the word:
‘should’ indicates a recommended course of action, and
‘may’ means an optional course of action.
The words ‘must’, ‘requires’ or ‘mandatory’ mean that the courses of action are compulsory. …
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Page last updated: 20 Sep 2023
24 October 2022 |
This is an update on the progress of Safe Work Australia’s crane licensing review consultation that closed on 19 June 2022.
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Page last updated: 24 Oct 2022
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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Page last updated: 31 Jan 2022
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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Page last updated: 31 Oct 2021
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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Page last updated: 24 Nov 2022
13 October 2021 |
For more information go to the Working outside page
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Page last updated: 31 Oct 2021
06 July 2021 |
Model Codes of Practice
This model Code of Practice provides guidance on managing the risks of demolition work.
You should use this Code if you:
manage or control a workplace where demolition work is carried out
carry out demolition work.
In this model Code, the…
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Page last updated: 18 Aug 2022
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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Page last updated: 21 Sep 2021
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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Page last updated: 27 Oct 2021
21 March 2020 |
Resources
This information sheet helps you prepare a safe work method statement (SWMS) for high risk construction work.
Supporting Information
model Code of Practice: Construction work
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Page last updated: 27 Oct 2021
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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Page last updated: 18 Aug 2022
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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