COVID-19 If you are a person conducting a business or undertaking (such as a business owner or employer) you have a duty under the model WHS Act to make sure your workplace is safe for workers and people in the workplace. This includes eliminating or …
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Biological hazards - Resources
Resources Disease specific information Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) COVID-19 Japanese Encephalitis Regulators WHS regulators and workers’ compensation authorities contact information Office of the Gene Technology Regulator Therapeutic Goods Administration …
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Biological hazards If you are a person conducting a business or undertaking (such as a business owner or employer) you have a duty under the model WHS Act to make sure your workplace is safe for workers and other people in the workplace. This includes …
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Biological hazards - WHS duties
WHS duties As a PCBU, you have a responsibility to keep people safe in the workplace. This includes workers while they are at work (e.g. employees, contractors and volunteers) and others (e.g. visitors or customers) at your workplace. You must do this ‘ …
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Biological hazards - About biological hazards
About biological hazards What are biological hazards? Biological hazards include viruses, bacteria, parasites, prions and some types of fungi (including mould). They also include allergens, irritants and toxins, such as organic dusts, sap and venom. …
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Workplace Exposure Limits – airborne contaminants - Workplace Exposure Limits – airborne contaminants
Workplace Exposure Limits – airborne contaminants Australia is transitioning to the Workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants (WEL list) . Until 1 December 2026, you must still comply with the Workplace exposure standards for airborne …
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Airborne contaminants - Resources
Resources General resources Air monitoring Health monitoring Crystalline silica Asbestos Comparative table Regulation of chemicals in Australia Asbestos - Information for health and safety representatives Infographics Harm from airborne contaminants What …
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Plant - Managing risks
Managing risks You must design, manufacture and supply plant that is safe and provide information on how to use it safely. The best time to eliminate hazards and minimise risks with plant is during its design. Managing risks in plant design, …
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Traffic management Working around traffic, including plant and vehicles, can be dangerous. As a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) with traffic at your workplace, you must use traffic management measures to control the health and safety …
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Working at heights WHS duties Everyone in the workplace has WHS duties under the model WHS Act . You have specific duties if you are: a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) a designer, manufacturer, importer, supplier and installer of …