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A safe work method statement (SWMS) must be prepared by the persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) for any identified high risk construction work (HRCW) in relation to all construction work, irrespective of the cost of that work.

This toolbox talk can be delivered by construction supervisors, and provides basic safety tips for workers who use ladders.

This is a compilation of the Fair Work Act 2009 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 7 December 2022 (the compilation date). (FEDERAL legislation.)

This Act is the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022. (FEDERAL legislation.)

Volume V of Report submitted to MATES in Construction by The University of Melbourne.

Describes a single test for grading building materials on the basis of ignition tendency, flame spread, heat development and tendency to produce smoke; apparatus, test procedure and indices for grading are provided.

This Order commences on 2 March 2022. (NSW legislation.)

Sets out requirements for the design, installation and commissioning of heated water services using drinking water, rainwater or a combination thereof. It applies to new installations as well as alterations, additions and repairs to existing installations.

Specifies the requirements for materials suitable for use as a pliable building membrane (also known as underlay) when it is intended to act as a sarking membrane or thermal insulation, or a vapour barrier in a domestic, commercial or industrial building. It does not specify the thermal insulation requirements, nor does it include materials for use in air handling ducts.

Specifies minimum requirements for design, installation and commissioning of air-handling and water systems in buildings to assist in the control of microorganisms. It does not apply to sole occupancy dwellings, nor is it intended for the control of the wide range of discomfort symptoms which may affect the occupants of some buildings.