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ResourcesWES review - Criteria for adding and removing hazardous chemicals from the workplace exposure standards This document outlines the criteria for how to find hazardous chemicals that could be added to or removed from the workplace exposure standards …
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Statistical reportsComparative performance monitoring report 21st edition – Part 1 The Comparative performance monitoring report analyses trends in WHS and workers’ compensation scheme performance across Australia and New Zealand. Part 1 covers WHS performance. It compares …
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ResourcesHealth monitoring for trichloroethylene This guide helps doctors monitor the health of workers exposed to trichloroethylene. Trichloroethylene is a non-flammable chlorinated solvent used as a metal degreaser and electrical equipment cleaner. We also use …
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ResourcesHealth monitoring for styrene This guide helps doctors monitor the health of workers exposed to styrene. Styrene (CAS 100-42-5) is a monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon. Styrene is a colourless, oily liquid with a sweet smell. The odour threshold for …
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ResourcesSafe work method statement for high risk construction work - information sheet This information sheet helps you prepare a safe work method statement (SWMS) for high risk construction work. Supporting Information model Code of Practice: Construction work …
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ResourcesHealth monitoring for toluene This guide helps doctors monitor the health of workers exposed to toluene. Toluene (CAS 108-88-3) is a colourless, highly flammable and volatile liquid that smells like benzene. It can be in the air of a workroom as …
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Model Codes of PracticeModel Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities 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 …
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Model Codes of PracticeModel Code of Practice: Construction work This model Code of Practice provides guidance on how to meet the standards of work health and safety (WHS) required under the WHS Act and Regulations in relation to construction work. In this model Code, the …
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Model Codes of PracticeModel Code of Practice: Excavation work This model Code of Practice provides guidance on managing risks associated with excavation work. This Code applies to all types of excavation work, including: bulk excavations more than 1.5 metres deep trenches …
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ResourcesHigh risk work licensing - Information sheets This content is currently under review as part of a broader review of Crane licensing. Please see Cranes for general information and an update on the crane licencing review. Please direct any questions to …