Excavation work Excavation work means work to make an excavation or to fill, or partly fill, an excavation. Excavation work includes the removal of soil or rock from a site to form an open face, hole or cavity. This includes trenches, shafts and tunnels. …
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Electrical safety Working with electricity can be dangerous. It can cause shock, serious injury or death via direct or indirect contact. You must ensure that only licensed or registered electricians should carry out electrical work. There are many …
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Dusts The air you breathe in when working on a construction site can contain dust. Silica dust Workplace Exposure Standards Hazardous chemicals As a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU), you have a duty to keep yourself, your workers and …
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Demolition work Demolition work means to knock down or dismantle a structure, or part of a structure, that is load-bearing or related to the physical integrity of the structure. A structure is a fixed or moveable, temporary or permanent constructed …
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Confined spaces Confined spaces pose dangers because they are usually not designed to be areas where people work. A confined space means an enclosed or partially enclosed space that: is not intended to be occupied by a person, and is likely to involve …
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Asbestos Before asbestos was banned in December 2003, asbestos was used in a range of industries, including the construction industry. Asbestos use has been prohibited since December 2003. However, you may still find asbestos in older buildings and …
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Manage the risks I would like to know how to manage the risks. Manage the risks In construction, risks may arise from physical labour such as manual tasks, using plant or machinery or falls from height. There are also risks to mental health that need to …
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Table 5.1: Income replacement Member for 2 years 11 months Submitted by erin.starling on Thu, 2022-08-25 14:48 Calculation Settlement, redemption, commutation New South Wales Part 3, Div 2 ( Workers Compensation Act 1987 ). No current work capacity * …