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Clear filters10 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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Page last updated: 31 Jan 2022
20 March 2020 |
Model Codes of Practice
This model Code of Practice provides guidance on managing the risk of a falls by a person from one level to another that is reasonably likely to cause injury.
It applies to all workplaces covered by the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act and WHS …
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Page last updated: 06 Dec 2021
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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Page last updated: 06 Dec 2021
01 October 2018 |
Model Codes of Practice
Use this model Code of Practice if you design structures that will be used, or could reasonably be expected to be used, as a workplace. This includes architects, building designers and engineers.
This model Code is also relevant for anyone making…
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Page last updated: 06 Dec 2021
19 March 2020 |
Guidance materials
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 …
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Page last updated: 09 Nov 2021
10 November 2014 |
Reports
This study examined 523 worker fatalities for which there was sufficient information on the circumstances to make a judgement on the contribution of unsafe design to the incident.
Of these, 63 fatalities (12%) were determined to have been either…
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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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Page last updated: 31 Oct 2021
13 October 2021 |
For more information go to the Working outside page
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Page last updated: 31 Oct 2021
20 March 2020 |
Guidance materials
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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Page last updated: 27 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.
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