Stay informed. About the Codes of Practice Each Code covers an issue or situation and: offers ways to identify and manage risks sets out how to achieve the standards required under the Work Health and Safety Act and Work Health and Safety Regulations An approved Code of Practice is admissible in court proceedings.
Courts may: regard an approved Code as evidence of what is known about a hazard, a risk, a risk assessment or control rely on a Code to determine what is reasonably practicable in the circumstances.
You might also be interested in. Get updates from us. This code of practice replaces two former ILO publications: "Guide to safety and health in dock work" and "Safety and health in dock work , An ILO code of practice" second edition, This code focuses on the prevention of workplace violence and its direct adverse consequences.
The objective of this code of practice is to provide general guidance in addressing the problem of workplace violence in services sectors. The code is intended to serve as a basic reference tool for stimulating the development of similar instruments at the regional, national, sectoral, enterprise, organization and workplace levels, specifically targeted at and adapted to different cultures, situations and needs.
This code has been drawn up to guide employers to adopt a positive strategy in managing disability related issues in the workplace. It is intended to be read in the context of national conditions and to be applied in accordance with national law and practice. This code of practice provides practical guidelines for ensuring that the safety and health of all those involved in non-ferrous metals production, in large and small enterprises, are afforded the highest priority.
It is the product of collaboration between the ILO and its tripartite constituents, as well as cooperation with its international partners. This ILO code of practice defines major principles and approaches concerning safety requirements and precautions in the use of insulation wools glass wool, rock wool and slag wool.
It provides practical control measures to minimize occupational exposure to fibres and dusts from insulation wools, prevent irritation and discomfort, and avert any long-term health risks involved in working with such products.
The code promotes an integrated approach, taking account of the fact that synthetic vitreous fibre insulation wools do not appear in the workplace in their pure forms but rather as a product with mixed components. Emphasis is placed on addressing all the hazards arising from the product insulation fibres, binders and other materials , taking account of real work situations. The objective of this code is to protect workers from occupational safety and health hazards in forestry work and to prevent or reduce the incidence of illness or injury by providing practical guidelines.
These codes do not replace the WHS laws but give guidance on:. While duty holders must comply with the underlying occupational safety and health laws, the preventative strategies outlined do not represent the only acceptable means of achieving a certain standard. We recognise that equivalent or better ways of achieving the required work health and safety outcomes may be possible.
For that reason compliance with codes of practice is not mandatory providing:. Codes of Practice deal with particular issues and do not cover all hazards or risks which may arise. The health and safety duties require duty holders to consider all risks associated with work, not only those for which regulations and Codes of Practice exist. The Codes of Practice listed below are the approved codes for South Australia. These Codes were updated on 4 June following a national review that considered the technical accuracy, usability and readability of the Codes.
Not all topics relating to work health and safety have an approved Code of Practice. Navigate our website for work health and safety advice on topics not covered below. If you have a specific question or concern please contact us for advice. Abrasive blasting. Confined spaces. Demolition work.
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