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The legal framework for OH&S in NSW
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The legal framework for OH&S in NSW
ELECTRICITY AND WORKING AT HEIGHTS
Clauses 41, 63 – 65 and 205 – 208 OH&S Regulation 2001
Clause 64 work in close proximity to overhead electrical powerlines, OH&S Regulation, 2001
Interim Guide for Operating Cranes & Plant in Proximity to Overhead Power lines, Electricity Association of NSW
Safe Working at Heights, Section 8 Electrical safety – overhead Powerlines, WorkCover NSW
Electricity Supply (Network Operator Safety Management) Regulation 2002
Safety Alert - Tiger tails on powerlines, 12 February 2004, WorkCover NSW
Portable Ladders, Safety Guide No: 4503, February 1999, WorkCover NSW
Australian Standard AS2550.1 Cranes, hoists and winches – Safe use Part 1: General requirements.
Australian Standard AS/NZS 1892.1 – 1996 Portable ladders Part 1: Metal
Australian Standard AS 1892.2 – 1992 Portable ladders Part 2: Timber,
Australian Standard AS/NZS 1892.3 – 1996 Portable ladders Part 3: Reinforced plastic
Australian Standard AS/NZS 1892.5 – 1999 Portable ladders Part 5: Selection, safe use and care.

WORKING AT HEIGHTS
Safe Working at Heights Guide 2004, WorkCover NSW
Chapter 4, specifically Division 6 – Working at heights expressly Clauses 56 – 61 and Clause 64 OH&S Regulation 2001
Australian Standard AS 1418.10 Cranes, hoists and winches and AS 2550.10 - use of cherrypickers
Interim Guide for Operating Cranes and Plant in Proximity to Overhead Powerlines, Electricity Association of NSW
Australian Standard AS2550.1 Cranes, hoists and winches – Safe use Part 1: General requirements.
WorkCover Safety Guide: Portable Ladders (Safety Guide No. 4503)
WorkCover Position Paper: Working off stepladders
AS/NZS 1892.1 – 1996 Portable ladders Part 1: Metal
AS/NZS 1892.2 – 1992 Portable ladders Part 2: Timber
AS/NZS 1892.3 – 1996 Portable ladders Part 3: Reinforced plastic
AS/NZS 1892.5 – 1999 Portable ladders Part 5: Selection, safe use and care.
WorkCover Safety Guide: Use of fall-arrest systems (Safety Guide No. 4512)

RISK ASSESSMENT
Clauses 9 – 12, OH&S Regulation 2001
OHS Consultation Code of Practice 2001, WorkCover NSW
Risk Management at Work, Guide 2001, WorkCover NSW
Risk Assessment Code of Practice 2001, WorkCover NSW

SHIFTWORK
Health and Safety Guidelines for Shiftwork and Extended Working Hours, ACTU OH&S Unit
General Recommendations for Shiftwork Management, NOHSC

STRESS
Clause 9 (2)(b) of the OH&S Regulation 2001 - Psychological Hazards

WORKERS COMPENSATION
Workers Compensation Act 1987, NSW
Workers Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998, NSW
Workers Compensation Regulation 2003, NSW
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