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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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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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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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07 January 2021 |
Resources
Australia uses the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) to classify and label chemicals.
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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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28 August 2020 |
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Australia uses the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) to classify and label chemicals.
Australia has now adopted the 7th Revised edition of the GHS (GHS 7). Only GHS 7 can be used to classify, label and…
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