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COVID-19 Information for workplaces
Our COVID-19 Information for workplaces content now has a new home:
covid19.swa.gov.au/covid-19-information-workplaces… except for claims from: police officers, paramedics and fire fighters workers injured while working in or around a coal mine bush fire fighter and emergency service volunteers (Rural Fire Service, Surf Life Savers, SES volunteers), and people …
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… recoupable claims Claims by volunteers under the: Country Fire Authority Act 1958 are administered by the Country Fire Authority, and Police Assistance Compensation Act 1968 … recoupable claims Claims by volunteers under the: Country Fire Authority Act 1958 are administered by the Country Fire …
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… covered Basis for legislation Workers’ Compensation (Bush Fire, Emergency and Rescue Services) Act 1987 icare: Cover … To continue the special compensation scheme for bush fire fighters, emergency service workers and rescue … other deemed rescue volunteer workers. Over 165 000 Rural Fire Service, State Emergency Service and Surf Life Saving …
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… (Dust Diseases) Act 1942 Workers’ Compensation (Bush Fire, Emergency and Rescue Services) Act 1987 State … (Dust Diseases) Act 1942 Workers’ Compensation (Bush Fire, Emergency and Rescue Services) Act 1987 State …
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Hazardous chemicals Hazardous chemicals are commonly used or found in the construction industry. This can include paints, solvents, glues, fuels, asbestos and dust. Workers may be exposed to dangerous chemicals during construction work activities. Silica …
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… increasing the fuse rating as this creates a fire risk because of overheating. Using battery powered … increasing the fuse rating as this creates a fire risk because of overheating. Using battery powered …
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… injured while working in or around a coal mine bush fire and emergency service volunteers, and people with a dust … injured while working in or around a coal mine bush fire and emergency service volunteers, and people with a dust …
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Chemicals Chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers, and fumes from diesel plant and equipment, are frequent sources of health and safety risks in the agriculture industry. Some chemicals may produce health effects that can happen …
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… confined spaces . Air contamination or oxygen depletion. Fire or explosion. Using fixed and powered mobile plant. … confined spaces . Air contamination or oxygen depletion. Fire or explosion. Using fixed and powered mobile plant. …
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… plan may include: Contact details for key people - like fire wardens and first aid officers Contact details for local … people A map of the workplace showing where to find fire protection equipment, emergency exits and assembly … plan may include: Contact details for key people - like fire wardens and first aid officers Contact details for local …