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Model Code of Practice: Managing risks in stevedoring
06 July 2021 |
Model Codes of Practice
This Code of Practice provides practical advice for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) and other duty holders on managing risks associated with stevedoring. It applies to all workplaces where stevedoring operations are carried out. This…
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  • Cargo handling
  • Stevedoring
  • Cargo handling
  • Model Work Health and Safety Laws
  • Safety by industry and business
  • The work environment
Page last updated: 06 Dec 2021
Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities
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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  • Confined spaces
  • Model WHS Laws
  • Remote and isolated work
  • Working in heat
  • Working in weather
  • Model Work Health and Safety Laws
  • The work environment
Page last updated: 06 Dec 2021
Managing risks of methyl bromide exposure when unpacking shipping containers - information sheet -
19 February 2016 |
Information sheet
Use this information sheet if you, or the workers you manage, unpack shipping containers that have been fumigated with methyl bromide.  Methyl bromide is used as a fumigant to stop pests, like insects, from being imported into Australia.  This…
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  • Cargo handling
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Stevedoring
  • Cargo handling
  • Supply chains and networks
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Safety by industry and business
  • The work environment
Page last updated: 23 Nov 2021
Managing risks of hazardous chemical exposure when unpacking shipping containers – Information sheet
19 February 2016 |
Information sheet
Use this information sheet if you, or the workers you manage, unpack shipping containers.  Shipping containers can have hazardous chemical residues in the air and on surfaces.   Airborne hazardous chemicals are a significant risk to workers’ health and…
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  • Cargo handling
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Stevedoring
  • Cargo handling
  • Supply chains and networks
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Safety by industry and business
  • The work environment
Page last updated: 23 Nov 2021
Hazard surveillance: Residual chemicals in shipping containers
19 December 2012 |
Reports
Several European studies have reported high levels of residual chemical levels in sealed shipping containers. The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service found similar results when testing containers in Australia. These findings raise potential…
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  • Cargo handling
  • Hazard surveillance research
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Stevedoring
  • Cargo handling
  • Supply chains and networks
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Research and studies
  • Safety by industry and business
Page last updated: 23 Nov 2021
Insights report: Exploring the experience of family farmers
24 July 2018 |
Reports
This report offers insights into the behavioural and cultural factors and barriers which impact on the work health and safety practices of farmers.
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  • Remote and isolated work
  • Research
  • Statistics
Page last updated: 09 Nov 2021