Identify, assess and control hazards - When to use risk management
When to use risk management Managing WHS risks is ongoing. You should work through the risk management steps when: starting a new business expanding or purchasing an existing business designing products, processes, or places for work …
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First aid First aid duties You must provide access to: at least one first aid kit first aid facilities trained first aid people (first aiders). Your workers must be able to access first aid equipment and facilities, and trained first aiders, at all …
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Working outside - Working in the cold
Working in the cold Managing the risks to working in the cold Prolonged exposure to cold can result in hypothermia - a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention. The PCBU must manage the risks to your health and safety caused by …
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Working outside - Working in air pollution
Working in air pollution Managing the risks of air pollution You should check your jurisdiction’s air quality index to determine if it’s safe to work outside. Let your employer know if you are sensitive to air pollution. This …
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Working outside - If work becomes unsafe
If work becomes unsafe Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) can direct a worker in their work group to stop unsafe work. HSRs can do this if they have: reasonable concern that an immediate or imminent hazard poses serious risk, and already …
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Working outside - WHS duties
WHS duties The model WHS Regulations have duties that apply to working outside. This includes managing environmental risks and the provision of adequate facilities for workers. PCBU’s must, so far as is reasonably practicable: ensure the health and …
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Checklist for managing the risks of heat in the workplace Use this checklist if you work in or near heat . Question about risk Why this is important Is the environment hot or is there fire at the workplace? This contributes to incidents such as …
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Quadwatch Supporting information Quad bikes Model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace Guide for managing the risks of machinery in rural workplaces Quad bikes in rural workplaces Information Sheet . … Quadwatch is an …
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Laser classifications If you’re a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU), you must look after the health and safety of all workers . You must give workers the information, training, instruction and supervision they need to safely work with …
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Concrete pumping - WHS duties
WHS duties Everyone in the workplace has WHS duties under the model WHS Act . You have specific duties if you are: a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) a principal contractor a designer, manufacturer, importer, supplier and installer …