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Acts and regulations

WebThe Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) gives effect to the Territory’s commitment under the Inter-Governmental Agreement for Regulatory and Operational Reform in OHS …

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Health and safety representatives and committees

WebThe powers and functions of health and safety representatives are to: represent the workers in their work group in relation to work health and safety matters. monitor the measures …

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Safety resources

WebSafety resources. Use our resources to support health and safety in your workplace. Safety Checklists. Safety Videos. Workplace safety posters. Glossary.

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Work health and safety management plans

WebThe Work Health and Safety Act 2011 requires that the principal contractor for a construction project prepare a written work health and safety (WHS) management plan …

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Codes of practice

WebWork Health and Safety (Transport and Delivery of Cash) Code of Practice 2011. This Code of Practice provides guidance to prevent injury and illness to persons engaged in Cash …

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Safety Checklists

WebSlips, trips and falls account for nearly a quarter of workplace injuries. You must ensure that your workplace is kept free of hazards that cause these injuries, and this checklist will …

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Infectious diseases

WebInfectious diseases. Workers in the health and community services industry may be at risk of contracting an infectious disease at work. The consequences can be very serious and …

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Psychosocial hazards

WebPsychosocial hazards or factors are anything in the design or management of work that increases the risk of work-related stress. Psychological injury may occur …

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Hazardous substances

WebHazardous substances may be in the form of a solid, liquid or gas. Exposure can occur through contact with the skin or eyes, or via the respiratory or digestive …

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Workplace safety posters

WebAbout WorkSafe ACT and general safety. Poster title (format, size) Description. It pays to be in the shade (PDF 4.4MB) Describes the dangers of ultraviolet radiation (UVR), and …

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Safe work procedures

Webdisposing of hot oil. handling garbage. cleaning up blood and other body fluids. cleaning bathrooms, ovens, or swimming pools. turning mattresses. Ideally you should prepare …

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Hazardous chemicals

WebOverview. Chemicals are regulated as ‘hazardous chemicals’ under Part 7.1 of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (the Regulation) if they present a …

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About WorkSafe ACT

WebThe Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (the Act) requires that the Minister must, at least once every 12 months, make a statement setting out the priority activities and initiatives for the …

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