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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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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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05 April 2022 |
Fact sheets
This fact sheet provides information for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) who are working as part of a contractual chain.
A contractual chain refers to the situation where, in relation to the same project or work matter, there are…
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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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16 April 2021 |
Resources
This checklist helps you put in place traffic control measures in your workplace.
This checklist is part of a collection with:
Information Sheet – Traffic Management
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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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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 managing risks associated with excavation work.
This Code applies to all types of excavation work, including:
bulk excavations more than 1.5 metres deep
trenches
shafts
tunnels.
Excavation…
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20 March 2020 |
Model Codes of Practice
This model Code of Practice provides guidance on how to meet the standards of work health and safety (WHS) required under the WHS Act and Regulations in relation to construction work.
In this model Code, the word:
'should' indicates a recommended…
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20 March 2020 |
Guide
This guide provides information on managing the risks associated with tower cranes.
This guide is part of a series including:
General guide for cranes
Inspecting and maintaining cranes
Mobile cranes
Bridge and Gantry cranes …
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20 March 2020 |
Guide
This guide provides information on managing the risks of cranes.
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20 March 2020 |
Resources
This information sheet provides guidance on managing the risks of crane-lifted work boxes.
It is supported by the general guide to cranes and specific guidance on:
mobile cranes
tower cranes
bridge and gantry cranes
vehicle loading…
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