Fact sheets
Abrasive blasting is used to clean surfaces such as steel, brick, cement and concrete.
Accredited training courses for HSR from within the Commonwealth jurisdiction
Health and safety representatives (HSRs) need relevant knowledge and skills to enable them to exercise their powers for the purpose of promoting and ensuring the health and safety of members of designated work groups.
Accrediting Health and Safety Representative training courses
This fact sheet is linked to the publication Guidelines – Health and Safety Representatives training in the Commonwealth jurisdiction.
Section 27 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991 (the Act) provides that HSR training must be provided through a course that is accredited by the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (SRCC). The SRCC has delegated the power to accredit and administer training courses to Comcare.
'Aids or appliances' is the term used for equipment that, as a result of an injured employee's injury, may be required to assist in performing a range of tasks. This fact sheet outlines what aids and appliances are in this context.
Asbestos is a hazardous substance with carcinogenic properties.
The transport, delivery and receipt of valuables, (cash in transit CIT operations) is any service whereby person or persons are involved in the movement of valuables such as cash, securities, jewels, bullion and other financial instruments on behalf of other persons for reward.
Certification for industrial equipment
A series of factsheets relating to the certification process for industrial equipment.
A series of five fact sheets focusing on construction work.
Consultation on health and safety
The Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (SRCC) has issued guidance for employers consulting on health and safety matters.
Contractor management in procurement
One way for government agencies to contribute to reducing the incidence of workplace death and injury, is by ensuring people or organisations contracted to provided services or property have a strong OHS management system and a demonstrated commitment to safety.