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This Code of Practice on how to manage the risks associated with confined spaces in the workplace is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (WHS Act).
Provides practical guidance to PCBUs on how to manage health and safety risks associated with work carried out in a confined space.
This Code of Practice on how to manage the risks associated with demolition work is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act).
This safety alert reminds people of the precautions required when carrying out hot work in the workplace, for example grinding, welding, oxy cutting or other processes which produce a flame or other ignition source.
Provides information to a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) on EWPs inspection, inspection types, monitoring and testing, and recording and reporting
Provides information to a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) on identifying and assessing the risks, control measures for managing the risks, and safe planning and use of EWPs.
Practical guidance on how to manage health and safety risks associated with high pressure water jetting operations.
Provides practical guidance to assist duty holders, primarily a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU), to manage risks to health and safety associated with concrete pumping in construction work.
This Code of Practice on how to manage psychosocial hazards at work is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the New South Wales Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act).
There have been a number of incidents where lack of fall prevention systems contributed to worker injuries and there were limited practical solutions to safely erect, alter and dismantle prefabricated steel modular scaffolding.