Mental health The things at work that can harm mental health are known as psychosocial hazards . These hazards can also cause physical harm. Psychosocial hazards include: job demands low job control poor support lack of role clarity poor organisational …
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Coal dust What is respirable coal dust? Coal dust is a powdered form of coal created through processing activities that involve crushing, grinding or pulverizing of coal. Coal dust can also be generated through mining, handling and transportation of …
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Differences between WHS and wellbeing WHS is about preventing workers being harmed at work. Initiatives to improve workers’ wellbeing, (e.g. meditation classes or encouraging healthy eating and regular exercise) can have positive impacts. However, they …
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COVID-19 - Resources
Resources Resources Biological hazards Identify, assess and control hazards Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks Guide: How to determine what is reasonably practicable to meet a health and safety duty WHS duties – …
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Quad bikes Safety measures for quad bikes involve: choosing the right vehicle for the job – quad bikes are not suitable for all terrains being physically able to control the vehicle, trained and wearing a helmet not letting children ride adult bikes. …
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Silica - Engineered stone ban
Engineered stone ban What is banned On 1 July 2024, the Commonwealth and all states and territories implemented amendments to the model WHS Regulations to make it an offence for a PCBU to carry out, or to direct or allow a worker to carry out, work …
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Mental health - Resources
Resources Safe Work Australia resources Model WHS Regulations model Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work model Code of Practice: Sexual and gender-based harassment Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards in retail - case study …
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Scaffolding Scaffolds and scaffolding Construction work commonly includes scaffolds. They provide a safe, stable work platform when working at heights . Scaffolding is the individual components that, when assembled, form a scaffold. For example, tubes, …
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Construction - Resources
Resources Construction reports Construction industry profile Construction: Priority industry snapshots (2018) Model Codes of Practice Model Code of Practice: Construction work Model Code of Practice: Elevating work platforms Demolition work …
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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 …