Assessment of Commercial and Residential Metering/ Electrical Panel Installations for Potential Asbestos Containing Materials   The purpose of this Industry Model procedure is to document the legislative and operational requirements for the inspection of metering/ electrical panels at commercial and domestic premises to determ... more » PDF Format -425 Kb Publication Number - 4106 Bricklaying   This Hazard Profile is a tool to assist in the identification of occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards in relation to bricklaying work.... more » PDF Format -141 Kb Publication Number - 980 Concrete   This Hazard Profile is a tool to assist in the identification of occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards in relation to concrete placement work.... more » PDF Format -191 Kb Publication Number - 984 Contractors working in railway construction   This guide has been developed to assist people working in railway construction and maintenance to be aware of their obligations under occupational health and safety and workers compensation law.... more » PDF Format -265 Kb Publication Number - 1322 Cranes - Load Charts   A group of charts for the safe loading of cranes... more » Publication Number - 4075-4086 Demolition   The Hazard Profile for Demolition was developed by Demolishers and the WorkCover Construction Industry SafeWork 2000 project.... more » PDF Format -279 Kb Publication Number - 985 Erecting, altering and dismantling prefabricated steel modular scaffolding   There are risks associated with scaffolders falling through and from the scaffold as they engage in these activities. The Prefabricated steel modular scaffolding industry safety standard has been de... more » PDF Format -959 Kb Publication Number - 5651 Falls Prevention in Construction - Project Report   Falls from heights are the construction industry's biggest killer. The final report from the Trans-Tasman compliance blitz targeting falls from heights on construction sites has been released. Wor... more » Publication Number - 4581 Formwork   This Hazard Profile is a tool to assist in the identification of occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards in relation to formwork.... more » PDF Format -189 Kb Publication Number - 981 Guidance note - sharp edges on factory cut metal reinforcement bar   This guidance note has been developed to raise awareness of lacerations caused by sharp edges on factory cut metal reinforcement bar. ... more » PDF Format -111 Kb Publication Number - 5378 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment for Builders   This manual provides builders with advice on hazard identification, risk assessment and prevention of injury.... more » Publication Number - 321 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment for Builders   This manual provides builders with advice on hazard identification, risk assessment and prevention of injury.... more » Publication Number - 321 Industry Reference Groups Project Summary June 2004   The Industry Reference Groups (IRGs) progress a range of projects and activities each year to increase awareness among employers and workers of their regulatory responsibilities. This summary lists co... more » PDF Format -70 Kb Publication Number - 4208 Lane Cove Tunnel Construction Site Investigation: Report   This Report details the findings of the WorkCover NSW investigation into the collapse of the Lane Cover Tunnel construction site, commissioned by the Minister for Commerce under Section 88 of the Occu... more » Publication Number - 4821 Metal Roofing   This Hazard Profile is a tool to assist in the identification of occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards in relation to metal roofing work.... more » PDF Format -610 Kb Publication Number - 978 Noise Management for the Building Industry   Noise Management for the Building Industry - Current Practices and Strategies for Improvement Condensed Report.Exposure to high levels of noise is common in the building industry as almost all the act... more » PDF Format -217 Kb Publication Number - 4056 Noise Management in the Construction Industry   The Construction Industry Reference Group (IRG) has developed the Noise Management in the Construction Industry presentation to assist employers, self-employed persons and employees to develop and imp... more » Publication Number - 5478, 5192, 1389, 1422 Prevention of Falls - Leaning Ladders and Stepladders   The Construction Industry Reference Group (IRG) has developed the Prevention of Falls - Leaning Ladders and Stepladders presentation to assist employers, self-employed persons and employees to develop... more » Publication Number - 5470, 5193, 4395 Safe Working At Heights - Guide 2006   Falls from heights are a significant problem on construction sites, resulting in serious injury and death of workers. This Guide is a useful tool for all those working at height in construction relate... more » PDF Format -303 Kb Publication Number - 1321 Safely Building NSW - Report Summary 2001   This document is an abridged version of Safely Building NSW, a report detailing findings of an evaluation of the Construction Industry Memorandum of Understanding and related NSW Government initiative... more » PDF Format -151 Kb Publication Number - 4318 Safely Building - Priority Issues for Construction Reform NSW (2001)   This report highlights the positive results that can be achieved by industry and government working together to build the capability of employers to systematically manage OHS. The findings contained w... more » PDF Format -1537 Kb Publication Number - 987 Safe erection of timber roof trusses   A prefabricated timber roof truss is a triangular structure used to support the roof of a building. Implementing effective fall prevention arrangements while erecting roof trusses has proven to be a m... more » PDF Format -1779 Kb Publication Number - 1410 Wall Diagram   The diagram shows items to be considered when excavating near structures. This is a guide only. Engineering advice should be obtained prior to excavating near structures. ... more » PDF Format -15 Kb Publication Number - 4349 Work Near Underground Assets   This Guideline is for employers, employees, contractors, subcontractors and other parties involved in construction work near underground assets. This Guideline will assist employers decide appropriate... more » PDF Format -475k Publication Number - 1419

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