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Fact sheets… and assessing the risk of bushfires at work - using fire danger ratings and warnings Further advice • Working … a business or undertaking (PCBUs) information on fire danger ratings and warnings and how they can be used in … a business or undertaking (PCBUs) information on fire danger ratings and warnings and how they can be used in …
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Working outside - Working near bushfires
… pose health and safety risks to workers. Exposure to heat, fire and smoke from bushfires can cause injuries, illness and … and territories have now implemented nationally consistent fire danger ratings and warning systems: the Australian Fire Danger Ratings System (AFDRS) provides information about …
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Emergency plans and procedures - Overview
… plan may include: contact details for key people – like fire wardens, floor wardens and first aid officers contact … people a map of the workplace showing where to find fire protection equipment, emergency exits and assembly … roles in an emergency – for example, fire wardens, floor wardens, first aid officers. Reviewing …
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Hazardous chemicals Some may produce health effects that can happen straight away like poisoning and burns, or cause long-term health conditions, like nerve damage, lung damage or cancer. Others can present a physical hazard, …
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… police services investigation and security services fire protection and other emergency services correctional … (hypertension) heart failure. Risks are higher for: fire fighters police officers guards security officers. … hazardous chemicals – particularly applicable to fire fighters workplace violence and harassment …
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… Commission for Europe . GHS01—Exploding bomb Explosion, fire, blast or projection hazard. GHS02—Flame Flammable … liquids, solids and gases, may cause or intensify fire. GHS04—Gas cylinder Gases under pressure. … Commission for Europe . GHS01—Exploding bomb Explosion, fire, blast or projection hazard. GHS02—Flame Flammable …
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Bushfire smoke in the workplace - Resources
Resources Safe Work Australia resources Bushfire smoke infographic – Working safely when there is bushfire smoke Working safely in bushfire smoke infographic - PCBUs | Safe Work Australia Managing the risks from air pollution: Advice for PCBUs …
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Food services - Managing risks
… plans prepared, including what to do in the event of a fire ensure first aid officers are identifiable and the … plans prepared, including what to do in the event of a fire ensure first aid officers are identifiable and the …
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Electrical safety - Managing risks
… increasing the fuse rating as this creates a fire risk because of overheating using battery powered tools … increasing the fuse rating as this creates a fire risk because of overheating using battery powered tools …
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Electrical safety - Overview
Overview The main ways electricity hurts people in the workplace are: contact with exposed live parts causing electric shock and burns – this could be indirect, like exposed leads touching a metal floor or roof faults causing fires …