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Guide on exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR)

23 Dec 2019
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Storage of swimming pool chemicals

19 Sep 2019
Advice about safely storing swimming pool chemicals.
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Hazardous Chemical Register Template

19 Sep 2019
Hazardous Chemical Register Template
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Hazardous Chemicals Manifest Template

19 Sep 2019
Example and template of a hazardous chemicals manifest.
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Hazardous Chemicals Example of a Site Plan

19 Sep 2019
Hazardous Chemicals Example of a Site Plan.
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Managing risk in construction: prefabricated concrete

17 Sep 2019
This guide will help PCBUs, particularly principal contractors in charge of construction projects, to manage risk when working with prefabricated concrete elements.
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Working with silica and silica containing products

5 Sep 2019
This guide explains what you must do to keep your workers safe from the risks of respirable crystalline silica (silica dust).
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Labour hire: duties of persons conducting a business or undertaking

8 Aug 2019
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Information sheet - Working safely in Australia - Khmer

12 Apr 2019
The Working safely in Australia information sheet provides migrant workers and others with information on work health and safety and workers' compensation in Australia.
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Information sheet - Working safely in Australia - Tamil

12 Apr 2019
The Working safely in Australia information sheet provides migrant workers and others with information on work health and safety and workers' compensation in Australia.
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Work-related psychological health and safety: A systematic approach to meeting your duties

21 Jan 2019
This guidance material provides a step-by-step process for managing psychological injury, intervening early and for taking preventative action to prevent your workers becoming ill or sustaining a psychological injury.
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The health and safety duty of an officer

20 Dec 2018
This document provides guidance on the interpretation and application of section 27 of the Work Health and Safety Act, including who will be an 'officer' and what it will mean for them.
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Who is an officer?

20 Dec 2018
The role and influence a person has in a business determines if they are an ‘officer’ under WHS laws. This is different for each person and each business.
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What does an officer need to do?

20 Dec 2018
Officers in small businesses have an obligation under WHS laws to demonstrate a proactive approach to WHS matters.
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Worker Representation and Participation Guide

12 Dec 2018
Information on the representation and participation of workers in health and safety matters at the workplace, as well as guidance on resolving health and safety issues.
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