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Guidance of the classification of hazardous chemicals under the WHS regulations
This report provide for manufacturers and importers of substances, mixtures and articles who have a duty under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act and Regulations to classify them. It may also be useful for suppliers, persons undertaking business and undertakings, workers and other persons involved with hazardous chemicals. The document provides information and guidance...
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Guidance on the interpretation of workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants
This Guide provides advice on the application of workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants (exposure standards) in the workplace. It should be read in conjunction with Safe Work Australia’s Workplace Exposure Standards for Airborne Contaminants, which is available at: www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/AboutSafeWorkAustralia/WhatWeDo/Publication... Exposure-Standards-Airborne-Contaminants.aspx. That document contains a complete list of all agreed exposure standards that apply under...
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Key work health and safety statistics Australia 2012
This publication summarises the main statistics on work-related injury, disease and death produced by Safe Work Australia. Information shown includes the main types of injuries for which compensation was paid, the cost of injury and incidence rates by industry.
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Controlling risks associated with electroplating
This guide addresses the hazards and risks associated with electroplating processes, including hazardous chemicals, electrical, plant, noise and manual handling hazards. It applies to all workplaces where electroplating is carried out, and where relevant, can be applied to other processes such as anodising, hot-dip galvanising, electroless plating and general metal finishing.
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Guide for major hazard facilities - developing a safety case outline
This paper provides major hazard facility operators with information to develop a safety case outline. A safety case outline is a plan for the preparation of a safety case for a major hazard facility (MHF). It is essentially a project plan for the preparation of the safety case. A well-developed safety case outline will help...