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Do you handle asbestos as a trade or construction worker? People who disturb asbestos-containing materials during repairs, maintenance, renovations and other work on older buildings are at the greatest risk of exposure. This pamphlet is developed for trades and construction workers outlining ways to safely work with asbestos.
WorkSafe
Flyers
21 Dec 2023
WorkSafe is aware of at least eight known asbestos exposure incidents, which occurred between June 2020 and April 2023. These directly related to asbestos containing flooring materials. These...
WorkSafe
Bulletin
21 Dec 2023
This checklist provides general guidance on managing the risks associated with hazardous manual tasks in the workplace. It is not intended to be exhaustive and you may need to consider other risk...
WorkSafe
Checklist
19 Dec 2023
Tasks carried out by plumbers can increase the risk of musculoskeletal injuries such as sprains and strains due to awkward postures, repetitive actions and excessive force required to lift, carry or...
WorkSafe
Fact sheet
19 Dec 2023
Tasks carried out by electricians can increase the risk of musculoskeletal injuries such as sprains and strains due to awkward postures, repetitive actions and excessive force required to lift, carry...
WorkSafe
Fact sheet
19 Dec 2023
This guide is aimed at those in control and those performing any work under or near to overhead power lines. It is particularly relevant where plant or equipment such as scaffold components, roofing...
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
19 Dec 2023
Provides a sample template for preparing an investigation report into an incident involving manual tasks.
WorkSafe
Information
18 Dec 2023
In accordance with WHS PAGEO r. 77, the regulator keeps a register of each DSMS and revised DSMS received.
WorkSafe
Register
14 Dec 2023
Use this form to renew your Class A asbestos removal li cence.
WorkSafe
Form – application
12 Dec 2023
Form 204 can be used to register multiple items of plant (Pressure Vessels & Boilers only) that are located on a single mine site. Both Form 204 & Form 204 Annexure must be completed.
WorkSafe
Form – registration
11 Dec 2023
This checklist has been developed to assist you in identifying risks associated with slips, trips and falls .
WorkSafe
Checklist
11 Dec 2023
The preferred lodgement method for Form 203 submissions is through the online form. Submit your application online Click here to submit and pay for your application online Did you know? If you submit...
WorkSafe
Form – registration
04 Dec 2023
The preferred lodgement method for Form 201 submissions is through the online form. Submit your application online Click here to submit and pay for your application online Did you know? If you submit...
WorkSafe
Form – registration
04 Dec 2023
The preferred lodgement method for Form 200 submissions is through the online form. Step 1 Download and complete the PDF form: Form 200 - Registration of plant design or alteration to plant design...
WorkSafe
Form – registration
04 Dec 2023
Refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, including systems in vehicles, contain refrigerants. With increased costs and environmental damage associated with the use of synthetic chemical...
WorkSafe
Bulletin
04 Dec 2023
WorkSafe Mines Safety has conducted a review of mine inspection reports, including traffic management audits and incident factors, from 2019–2022. These identified a number of common issues that may...
WorkSafe
Bulletin
04 Dec 2023
There are serious health risks caused by exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) for workers in the stone benchtop manufacturing, finishing and installation industries. Cumulative exposure to...
WorkSafe
Alert
04 Dec 2023
Recently construction workers were exposed to asbestos whilst carrying out renovation work on a multi-storey building. A worker was using an electrical jackhammer to remove old waste pipes from a...
WorkSafe
Alert
04 Dec 2023
WorkSafe is investigating an incident in which an employee was fatally injured. He was struck by a section of pipe at a wastewater treatment plant during pipe modification works. Preliminary...
WorkSafe
Alert
04 Dec 2023
WorkSafe’s investigation is ongoing. Information contained in this significant incident summary is based on evidence at the time of writing. WorkSafe is investigating an incident, which resulted in a...
WorkSafe
Alert
04 Dec 2023
This report provides the findings of a Roadshow run by the WorkSafe Group (WorkSafe) of the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) to explore existing practices for...
WorkSafe
Reports
04 Dec 2023
Quad bikes in workplaces guide outlines the legal requirements for those operating or in charge of workplaces where quad bikes are used and will assist riders, as well as managers, to ensure they are...
WorkSafe
Guide / handbook
04 Dec 2023
In November 2021 a member of the public sustained a significant head injury when he fell into the pit at a waste transfer facility. The person was pulling a heavy item from his trailer when he fell...
WorkSafe
Alert
04 Dec 2023
It is reasonable for workers to experience increased worry, anxiety and stress about the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Managing the risk to mental health during this time means workers will have...
WorkSafe
Information
04 Dec 2023
New regulations have come into effect which requires electricity to be switched off before people enter the roof space. To assist workers in notifying homeowners of the new regulations the WorkSafe...
WorkSafe
Information
04 Dec 2023

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