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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- Identify, assess and control hazards
- Working in heat
- Working in weather
Page last updated: 24 Nov 2022
01 December 2019 |
Guide
This guide provides information on managing the risks of solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) at your workplace:
It includes:
the risks of exposing workers to solar UVR
the control measures that can help eliminate or minimise exposure
how to…
Document
- Working in heat
- Working in weather
Page last updated: 24 Nov 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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- 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: 18 Aug 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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- Working in heat
- Working in weather
- Managing health and safety
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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- Working in heat
- Working in weather
Page last updated: 31 Oct 2021
13 October 2021 |
For more information go to the Working outside page
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- Working in heat
- Working in weather
Page last updated: 31 Oct 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.
Document
- Identify, assess and control hazards
- Working in heat
- Working in weather
Page last updated: 27 Oct 2021
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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- Identify, assess and control hazards
- Working in heat
- Working in weather
Page last updated: 21 Sep 2021
10 December 2020 |
Corporate publications
Our People Strategy 2020-2021 sets the strategic direction of the human resources function of our agency and aims to strengthen and leverage the talents of our employees, to enable them to be and do their best.
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Page last updated: 18 Aug 2021
30 August 2016 |
Video and audio
In this presentation, Kim outlines the important role and challenges faced by health and safety representatives; our workplace heroes. Some suggestions for future work for Safe Work Australia are also provided.
Who is this presentation for?
This…
Video
- Leadership and culture
- Our people
Page last updated: 03 Nov 2021