Health and Safety
In this section, find out what you need to know about government health and safety regulations, developing your own health and safety policies and understanding risk assessments. You may also download useful safety plans and work method statements applicable to a wide diversity of tools and tasks.
To ease the burden of OH&S compliance, HIA has introduced a new business unit called HIA Safety Services which provides practical, on-site, cost-effective OH&S safety solutions. For further information please contact HIA Safety Services on 1300 650 620.
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Current at: 14 May 2008
Reducing The Risks
OH&S is of vital importance in all areas, and especially the building industry. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in 2005–2006, of the 437,600 men who experienced a work-related injury or illness in the last 12 months, 28 per cent were tradespersons and related workers, 18 per cent were employed in the manufacturing industry, 17 per cent in construction and 15 per cent were labourers and related workers when the injury or illness occurred.
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Current at: 21 August 2008
Introduction of National Standard for Construction Work
The residential construction industry is preparing for the introduction of the National Standard for Construction Work from the 1 October 2008 following the commencement in the civil sector in January of this year.
The standard will see new requirements covering the provision of information, consultation and planning and documenting construction projects. For builders and sub contractors there will be new requirements that need to be complied with in a number of areas.
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Current at: 14 August 2008
WorkSafe Inspection program for Cabinet Making Businesses Announced
WorkSafe has announced that it will be commencing an inspection campaign in the furniture (cabinet making) industry in September with a view to reducing injuries and disease in the sector.
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Current at: 01 August 2008
Prevention of Falls - Have your Say
The Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) is seeking feedback on a draft National Code of Practice for Prevention of Falls in Housing Construction.
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Current at: 29 January 2008
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
An MSDS is a document prepared by the manufacturer or importer for a particular chemical and it will state whether the chemical is classified as hazardous and/or dangerous.
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Current at: 16 November 2007
Sun Safety at Work
With summer now upon us, it is important to be aware of the dangers to health from various sun related illnesses and the long term risk of sun exposure.
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Current at: 06 February 2007
National Mobile Plant Safety Blitz February to March 2007
Around Australia regulators will be conducting a blitz on safety and the use of mobile plant. Read here for more
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