Concrete pumping - Managing risks
… or trapping workers when moving the pump Use engineering controls – for example, fitting vehicles with reversing … If a risk remains, minimise it using: administrative controls – for example, schedule concrete pumping work to … or trapping workers when moving the pump Use engineering controls – for example, fitting vehicles with reversing …
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Airborne contaminants - WHS duties for airborne contaminants
… through the application of basic, well-known exposure controls . This could include controls such as eliminating the process that is causing the … dusts, gases, fumes and vapours. Examples of elimination controls can include: using products or materials that don’t …
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… effective control measures according to the hierarchy of controls. Health monitoring provides information to the PCBU … effective control measures according to the hierarchy of controls. Health monitoring provides information to the PCBU …
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Asbestos - Managing risks
Managing risks Safe Work Australia is undertaking a comprehensive review of the model WHS asbestos framework, including the model WHS Regulations, Codes of Practice, guidance and the model WHS Act where relevant. This review aims to identify opportunities …
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Working in heat - Frequently asked questions
… assessments and put control measures in place. Potential controls include: scheduling work to cooler parts of the day … likelihood and severity of the risk. If the risks and controls are already well known you may not need to do a risk … possible, consider substitution, isolation and engineering controls. For example: substitute the hazard for something …
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Workplace violence and aggression - Managing risks
Managing risks You must eliminate or minimise the health and safety risks of workplace violence and aggression so far as is reasonably practicable. This process is known as risk management and involves: identifying the hazards assessing the associated …
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Overview
… used: as a last resort as an interim measure when other controls are being reviewed or checked , or as a back-up for higher level controls. Paying for PPE The PCBU can purchase and give a … used: as a last resort as an interim measure when other controls are being reviewed or checked , or as a back-up for …
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Safe design - Managing risks
Managing risks As a PCBU, you have duties under WHS laws if you manage, control or change a product’s design. Part of those duties is to identify hazards and manage risks in the design, from concept and throughout the product’s lifecycle. The model …
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Inadequate reward and recognition Inadequate reward and recognition means there is an imbalance between the effort workers put in and the recognition or reward they get. Reward and recognition can be formal or informal. It is more than not winning an …
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Elevating work platforms - WHS duties
… type of EWP they’re trained to use. Identify operator controls Different EWP models and brands can have very different controls. Using them incorrectly can lead to serious injury. You must identify the operator controls on EWPs to show their: nature function, and …