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Adoption of GHS 7
… Adoption of GHS 7 Adoption of GHS 7 Since 1 January 2023, the 7th … Commission for Europe website  Appendix D of the model Code of Practice: Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals  …
  • Classifying chemicals
  • Hazardous chemicals GHS 7
  • Workplace exposure standards for chemicals
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Electrical safety - Managing risks
… the fuse rating as this creates a fire risk because of overheating  using battery powered tools instead of mains … for solar power systems and PV systems  WHS Queensland’s code of practice –  Construction and operation of solar farms   NT …
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Week 2 - Working together to protect workers’ mental health
… Working together to protect workers’ mental health Week 2 of National Safe Work Month takes a deep dive into … of consultation, and managing psychosocial hazards in practice. Learn more  model Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work model …
  • National Safe Work Month
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Split rims and compressed air guidance material
20 March 2020 |
Resources
… Compressed air and air receiver information sheet   model Code of Practice – Managing the risks of plant in the workplace   Off …
  • Plant, equipment and structures
  • Plant design, supply and registration
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Understanding safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals
30 April 2012 |
Resources
… safely in the workplace.  The model Code of Practice: Preparation of safety data sheets …
  • Classifying chemicals
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Labelling chemicals
  • Safety data sheets
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News Update
… new Research Strategy team at Safe Work Australia wrap-up of National Safe Work Month 2024 managing psychosocial … work in the construction industry the latest WHS model Code of Practice: Sexual and gender-based harassment updates from our …
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General guide for split rims
19 March 2020 |
Guide
… rim, or a multi-piece wheel. This guide is part of a series including: Split rims and compressed air guidance … receiver information sheet Supporting information model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace Off …
  • Plant, equipment and structures
  • Safe design
  • Transport
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Review of the model WHS laws - terms of reference
… Review of the model WHS laws - terms of reference Background  In February 2008, the then  … model WHS Act ,  model WHS Regulations  and model Codes of Practice. These elements are supported by the National …
  • Law and regulation
  • Model WHS Laws
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Work-related psychological health and safety: A systematic approach to meeting your duties - Archived
07 June 2018 |
Resources
… For information on current requirements see  Model Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work . This guide …
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… from engineered stone benchtops WorkSafe Tasmania – Beware of workplace dust exposure WorkSafe Tasmania - Code of Practice: Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica …
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