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Work Health and Safety management plans HIA

WEBThe work health and safety laws (WHS laws) also require you to: make sure (so far as reasonably practicable) that each person who is to carry out construction work on the …

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Health monitoring of workers

WEBHealth monitoring of your workers is mandatory when they are exposed to hazardous substances including asbestos, lead or other chemicals. Health monitoring …

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The Hierarchy of Risk Control HIA

WEBPPE is anything workers use or wear to minimize risks to their health and safety. Examples of PPE include hard hats, face masks, ear muffs, earplugs, safety glasses, goggles, face …

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The hierarchy of health and safety legislation

WEBGet to know the difference between the Acts, Regulations, and Codes of Practice around health and safety, and learn about the guidance materials available in this helpful …

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New Work Health and Safety laws 2020 HIA

WEBThe provisions of OSH Regulation 3.55 for reducing the risk of a fall of more than 2 metres in high risk construction work will continue to apply until 31 March 2025. However, the …

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Managing workplace safety and employees mental health

WEBManaging workplace safety and employees mental health. Even though mandatory self-isolation is now in place, exposure to COVID–19 may present a health and safety risk to …

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Preventing falls on building sites

WEBPreventing slips, trips and falls: A health and safety solution; Guidance Note, Fall Prevention for scaffolders. As a general rule, the provisions in the prevention of falls …

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Site supervision requirements

WEBThis means the supervisor needs to have an awareness and understanding of: construction sequences, processes and work practices, work health and safety responsibilities of the …

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Duties of a PCBU

WEBA PCBU will have a health and safety duty if they: direct or influence work carried out by a worker. engage or cause to engage a worker to carry out work (including through …

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OH&S Improvement Notices in Victoria

WEBWorkSafe can enforce occupational health and safety (OH&S) laws by issuing Improvement Notices, Prohibition Notices, Non-disturbance Notices and directions. In …

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Mental health at work

WEBThere is also an increase in workers’ compensation claims for mental health issues such as stress, depression, anxiety and more. According to the Productivity Commission, almost …

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What is 'reasonably practicable'

WEBUnder the new laws the PCBU must ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers: engaged or caused to be engaged by the person; and. whose …

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Working with asbestos

WEBWorking with asbestos. From 31 March 2022, Western Australia has adopted a suite of new Work, Health and Safety Regulations which made changes to a range of requirements …

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Draft Work Health and Safety (Psychosocial Risks) Amendment …

WEBDraft Work Health and Safety (Psychosocial Risks) Amendment Regulations 2023 (SA) HIA responded to the Draft Work Health and Safety (Psychosocial Risks) Amendment …

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Rules for site signage and site amenities

WEBBuilding sites, including residential sites, require specific workplace health and safety (WHS) site signs to be displayed and adequate amenities to be provided. In addition, …

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Why mind over mental health matters

WEB‘Having mental health-trained people on the other end of the line can be a good way just to get some objective advice, to find out where you're at, and help you navigate the system …

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National Construction Code HIA

WEBNCC 2022 - National Construction Code. The National Construction Code of Australia (NCC) is a performance-based code that sets the minimum requirements in relation to …

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What you need to know about engineered stone

WEBTo protect themselves and their workers from the health risks associated with the installation of engineered stone, there are several steps builders and related trades …

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HIA Charitable Foundation

WEBThe HIA Charitable Foundation (HIACF) was founded in 2012 to improve health and welfare outcomes for HIA members, their families and the wider community. Tackling …

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Site security and fencing

WEBSite security and fencing - residential construction. Western Australia recently adopted the “Construction Work” Code of Practice which provides guidance on your responsibilities …

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What you need to know about engineered stone

WEBfrom the health risks associated with the installation of engineered stone, there are several steps builders and related trades could take. These include: • Following safe work …

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