… of risk control measures . Substitution Substitution controls involve replacing the hazard with something safer, … substances that are less hazardous. Isolation Isolation controls involve isolating the hazard from people, for … that is separated from people. Engineering Engineering controls involve using a physical control measure , such as a …
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Airborne contaminants - WHS rights and obligations
WHS rights and obligations This can be done by ensuring that you or others at the workplace are not exposed to levels of airborne contaminants above their workplace exposure standard (WES) or from 1 December 2026 their workplace exposure limit (WEL). Your …
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Case studies
… general freight, and car. Each group developed controls for known risks about falls specific to a load type, including truck stands. Implementing controls To help workers use the truck stands, AAT: … general freight, and car. Each group developed controls for known risks about falls specific to a load type, …
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Elevating work platforms - Overview
Overview EWPs are mobile platforms that lift or lower people and equipment from a base support using a: hinged device articulated device combination of hinged and articulated devices. Types of elevating work platforms There are various types of EWP, …
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… measures in place to manage the risks Use the hierarchy of controls to work out the control measures you need to …
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Overview The model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act covers labour hire arrangements, including: arranging a worker for a short time to relieve staff shortages supplementing the workforce during peak seasonal demand. PCBUs in labour hire Typically, …
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Jurisdictional information about the ban on engineered stone Work health and safety regulators The engineered stone ban came into effect on 1 July 2024 across all jurisdictions, however details of the ban may be specific to your jurisdiction. Use the …
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Reports
… resource allocation) do not include the adequate internal controls or consultation mechanisms required to ensure due … resource allocation) do not include the adequate internal controls or consultation mechanisms required to ensure due …
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Racism - WHS Duties
WHS Duties Duties under the model WHS laws If you’re a PCBU, you have a positive duty under the model WHS laws to eliminate the risk of racism to workers and other persons (including clients, customers and visitors at your workplace) so far as is …
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Reports… exposure to chemicals at work, as well as the types of controls with which respondents reported they were provided … exposure to chemicals at work, as well as the types of controls with which respondents reported they were provided …