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COVID-19 Information for workplaces
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covid19.swa.gov.au/covid-19-information-workplacesConstruction Supporting information The interactive safe work method statement (SWMS) tool provides information on preparing, using and reviewing SWMS for high risk construction work. … Construction work is particularly dangerous. As a person conducting …
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Diving Diving happens in many industries and professions, including construction, research, photography, aquaculture and tourism. It falls under 2 major categories: general diving work high risk diving work WHS duties Everyone in the workplace has …
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Identify, assess and control hazards You must manage WHS risks if you are: a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) a designer, manufacturer, importer, supplier or installer of plant, substance, or structure an officer, such as a company …
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) The person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) gives PPE to workers, unless their labour hire company or agency already gave it to them. Workers must use their PPE as instructed by their PCBU. Click on the …
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Traffic management Working around traffic, including plant and vehicles, can be dangerous. As a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) with traffic at your workplace, you must use traffic management measures to control the health and safety …
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Working outside The following can make working outside hazardous: Hazardous weather Sun exposure Heat Cold Air pollution , and Bushfires Information on this page will assist workers understand the risks of working outside and the duties of …
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Working in heat Supporting information Working in heat can cause harm to workers. For further information on the potential hazards and risks of working in heat in both outdoor and indoor workplaces, see the: Guide for managing the risks of working in …
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Working at heights 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 designer, manufacturer, importer, supplier and installer of …
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Tunnelling Tunnelling work A tunnel is an underground passage or opening that is: close to horizontal, and starts at ground level or at an excavation . The work includes making the tunnel and supporting systems (like a ventilation system) and other …
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Slips, trips and falls The most common ones are: musculoskeletal injuries (injuries to muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage and spinal discs) cuts bruises fractures dislocations. More serious injuries and deaths can also happen. Slip, trip …