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This guide gives major hazard facility (MHF) operators information on how to write, put in place and test an emergency plan for their MHF. The regulator will ask for this when MHF operators apply for an MHF license.&n

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This guide gives major hazard facility (MHF) operators information on how to prove their safety case can achieve safe operation of their facility. 

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This guide is to help major hazard facility (MHF) oper

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This report provides information on the risks associated with caring for obese and bariatric patients, including: 

  • transporting patients  

  • moving patients 

  • in-home treatment 

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While the use of asbestos has been banned in Australia since 2003, in the past there was widespread use of asbestos in buildings. Construction and maintenance workers may be more likely to be involved in work that can disturb asbestos. 

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Use this guide if your workplace carries out electroplating.  

It can also be used by workplaces undertaking: 

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