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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- Cranes
- Demolition
- Licenses
- Model WHS Laws
- Scaffolding
- Model Work Health and Safety Laws
Page last updated: 06 Dec 2021
19 September 2012 |
Reports
This report reviews the European Union’s:
European Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
Directive on Vibration (2002/44/EC)
It looks at the directives’ requirements and how effective they are.
The report:
considers whether a similar…
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- Lifting, pushing and pulling
- Manual handling
- Vibration
Page last updated: 22 Nov 2021
19 March 2020 |
Guidance materials
Workers using hand-held power tools – such as jack-hammers, chainsaws, grinders, drills, riveters and impact wrenches – may be exposed to harmful levels of hard-arm vibration (HAV).
This information sheet is on how to manage the risk of HAV in the…
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- Lifting, pushing and pulling
- Manual handling
- Vibration
- Health, illness and disease
Page last updated: 22 Nov 2021
23 September 2020 |
Guidance materials
Use this information sheet if you measure and assess vibration at the workplace.
This information sheet is part of a workplace vibration collection, including:
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- Lifting, pushing and pulling
- Manual handling
- Vibration
Page last updated: 22 Nov 2021
19 March 2020 |
Guidance materials
Workers can experience hand-arm vibration at the workplace.
Use this guide if you measure and assess vibration at the workplace.
This guide is part of a workplace vibration collection, which includes:
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- Managing health and safety
Page last updated: 09 Nov 2021
23 September 2020 |
Guidance materials
Workers can experience whole body vibration (WBV) at the workplace.
Use this guide if you measure and assess vibration at the workplace.
This guide is part of a workplace vibration collection, which includes:
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- Managing health and safety
Page last updated: 09 Nov 2021
23 September 2020 |
Guidance materials
Workers can be exposed to whole body vibration (WBV) at the workplace.
Use this guide if you are a worker who is or likely to be exposed to WBV, or if you measure and assess vibration at the workplace.
This guide is part of a workplace vibration …
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- Managing health and safety
Page last updated: 09 Nov 2021
19 March 2020 |
Guidance materials
Workers can experience hand-arm vibration (HAV) at the workplace.
Use this guide if you are a worker who is or is likely to be exposed to HAV, or if you measure and assess vibration at the workplace.
This guide is part of a workplace vibration…
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- Managing health and safety
Page last updated: 09 Nov 2021
19 March 2020 |
Guidance materials
Use this guide to manage the risks of working near overhead and underground electric lines.
There is also specific information on:
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- Scaffolding
- Cranes
- Excavation
- Electrical safety
Page last updated: 26 Oct 2021