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
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
Page last updated: 09 Nov 2021
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
Document
- 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.
Document
- Identify, assess and control hazards
- Working in heat
- Working in weather
Page last updated: 21 Sep 2021
Video and audio
About this seminar
Heat is a hazard that can cause heat-related illness and increase the risk of work-related injury. Preventative strategies are needed for both indoor and outdoor work environments to address the risks working in heat poses for workers…
Video
- Research
- Working in heat
- Working in weather
Page last updated: 29 Oct 2021