6. Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Related Acts and Regulations Guidance Notes Alerts Practical Guides Australian Standards Guidance Material Worksafe VIC OHS Regulations Minister OHS Act 2004 V IC Parliament Codes of Practice Compliance Codes Minister
56. Alcohol The highest rate of drinking is among administrative and executive staff. Other heavy drinking occupations include mine workers, salespersons, clerical staff, professionals, transport workers, trades people and labourers.
57. Workplace Alcohol Policy Alcohol in the workplace, alcohol policy and program development, information and training, employee assistance programs (EAPs), approaching a worker under the influence, counseling and discipline procedure, how alcohol and chemicals affect performance and tips for setting out a workplace alcohol policy.
60. Building & Structure Design Designers of buildings and structures which are going to be workplaces must make sure that the design does not pose risks to people when using the workplace for a purpose for which it was intended.
63. Limited means of entry and exit, poor ventilation and the presence of toxic gases and vapours in confined spaces pose serious risks to workers. CONFINED SPACES
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66. Cranes and Lifting You must hold a Certificate of Competency to operate any of the cranes or hoists defined in the following list, unless you are working under the direct supervision of a competent person (someone with a Certificate of Competency or equivalent qualification). There are 14 certificate classes for crane and hoist operation .
68. Analysis has shown that the risk of injury from a fall increases significantly for falls from two metres or more. Falls Prevention
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72. Fire Classification Type A Ordinary Combustibles (Wood & Paper) Type B Flammable Liquids (Paint & Petrol) Type C Flammable Gases (LPG & Natural Gas)
73. Fire Classification Type D Combustible Metals (Magnesium & Lithium based metals) Type E Electrical Equipment (Computers & Toasters) Type F Oil & Fats (Vegetable oils & animal fats)
93. Noise What is noise ? All sound in the workplace whether wanted or unwanted. Maximum noise levels are set out in the regulation because people react or perceive noise differently.