This easy to follow document has been developed to help you quickly check your farm for hazards and risks. It is not designed to cover all of the hazards and risks on the farm but to help you identify...

This guide outlines what you will need to know to pass an examination for a Power Crane Drivers Certificate....

This Fact Sheet is aimed at assisting employers and employees to manage the use of a hazardous substance commonly used in the rural industry. ...

This guidance note is for residential construction and were developed collaboratively between New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria and are consistent with National Standard for Construction Work. ...

This guide outlines a range of work practices and principles of workplace design that, when used in combination, can significantly reduce the incidence and severity of armed robbery....

This Health and Safety Guide provides practical guidance to designers, manufacturers, suppliers, operators and user groups of indoor and outdoor Artificial Climbing Structures (ACS)....

The Babysitting Guide is a resource for kids working as babysitters, with practical tips for a safe and positive experience. We also have a guide and a checklist to help parents work with their ba...

Use this guide to complete the application form for a Blasting Explosive User's Learners Licence FE06....

Use this guide to complete the application form for a Blasting Explosive User's Licence FE05....

These guidelines came about as a result of collaboration between NSW health and WorkCover NSW. The Guidelines were first developed in 1997 in response to the changes at that time, which resulted from ...

These Guidelines apply to the selection, design, installation, and use of building facade access systems intended for window cleaning and maintenance work such as minor repairs, painting and inspectio...

A supplement to Safety Alert 4031 This Safety Guide is to be read in conjunction with Safety Alert 4031 on Cantilevered Platform Hoists. ...

This guidance note has been developed for contractor and workers involved in the cleaning, repairing or demolition of ceilings that may contain lead dust. ...

Information about how to operate a chainsaw safely. Checklist of chainsaw safety features. Tips on protective clothing and safe work methods....

CHAIR (Construction Hazard Assessment Implication Review) is a tool to assist designers, constructors, clients and other key stakeholders to come together to reduce construction, maintenance, repair a...

Describes steps to take in a chemical emergency. Includes a list of classes of dangerous goods, Hazchem emergency action codes and packing groups....

Welcome to Safety Pack, a handy package of information to help community service organisations improve the safety, health and welfare of people in the workplace. Safety Pack is available in hard cop...

Changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 (OHS Regulation), under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 (OHS Act) came into force in NSW on 1 September 2005.These changes bro...

About this Guide - The information contained in this Guide focuses on the control of contact dermatitis in the workplace....

This guide outlines what you will need to know to pass an examiniation for a Dogging Certificate. ...

This guide and the checklists in it are designed to help managers take 'due diligence': that is, to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances to protect the health, safety and welfare of t...

Silicosis is a serious lung disease caused by breathing in dust that has silica particles in it. The main symptom is breathlessness. There is no cure but it can be prevented....

This fact sheet provides guidance about how to establish a policy for managing the misuse of alcohol and other drugs in the workplace. It should be used in conjunction with WorkCover’s alcohol and Oth...

This checklist has been developed to assist those responsible for purchasing hospital beds to select features which are suitable for their needs and the needs of their patients....

This guide can make your farm a safer place to work and live, and help you meet your legal obligations. This publication is an initative of WorkCover's Rural Industry Reference Group and the Rural Ind...

This publication will assist people with duties under occupational health and safety laws comply with those laws in relation to fatigue in the workplace.  This guide provides advice that is gener...

Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause diseases. But if in sound condition and left undisturbed, fibro products are not a significant health risk. Health problems usually occur when people are unaware...

Use this guide to complete the application form for a Fireworks (single use) Licence FE03....

This booklet provides an overview of how to set up a first aid system suitable for your workplace. If you follow the advice set out in this booklet, you will be well on the way to complying with first...

Why do you need first aid? First aid provides the initial and immediate attention to a person suffering an injury or illness. In extreme cases, a quick first aid response could mean the difference bet...

This guide gives the information necessary to operate earthmoving equipment safely and to pass an assessment for a front end loader or excavator driver's certificate. ...

This guide outlines how to organise health and safety at work in greens, gardens and grounds maintenance. ...

Guidance for employers and employees in the motor vehicle repair industry to eliminate or minimize the risk of exposure to asbestos when undertaking repairs to brakes, clutches and high temperature ga...

This guide gives the basic information necessary for the safe operation of a fork lift truck and to pass the assessment for a fork lift truck driver's certificate....

Use this guide to complete the notification form for a Dangerous Goods on Premises FDG01 and FDG01....

An average of 13 people die every year in tractor-related accidents. Many of them are children. This guide outlines how to use tractors safely. ...

Work Method Statements are required to meet the legal OHS requirements. This guide will help you prepare a Work Method Statement in Plain English. ...

This document is designed to provide guidelines for individuals/employers to assist in developing agreed safe work practices.  The NSW OHS Regulation 2001 places an obligation on the employer and...

These days, most cleaning work is performed by contractors. These guides focus on how occupational health and safety (OHS) fits into a contracts/tendering process. A Guide for Property Owners...

The rapid expansion of the call centre industry in Australia has largely been driven by the need for organisations to adopt more cost-effective strategies for delivering servcies.  Call Cent...

As in other industries, there are workplace hazards in the hair and beauty industries that can cause illness or injury to employees and visitors to the workplace. Hazards in the workplace can come fro...

The modern office environment presents an array of potential hazards that can be avoided by taking simple precautions. This guide outlines minimum standards for the office environment, ...

Issue People working near traffic, mobile plant or equipment are regularly exposed to potential hazards, with the serious risk of impact. Under these circumstances, employers must conduct a risk...

This guide provides the information necessary to operate a hoist safely and to pass the examination for a Class 2, 3 or 4 Hoist Operators Certificate....

Changes in the workplace such as job sharing, part-time work and more flexible work hours are indicators that shiftwork is on the increase. Shopping hours are now longer. But research associates signi...

Use this guide to complete the application form for a  Importing Security Sensitive Dangerous Substance Licence FE11....

Issued: January 1995  Safety Guide No: 4502 Broken thermometers and manometers, spillage during scientific experiments, broken blood pressure apparatus and during preparation of dental amalgams,...

This fact sheet provides information to employers about laser printers and indoor air quality....

This fact sheet outlines how to safely handle, store and dispose of unwanted LP gas cylinders....

The checklist is designed to be a trigger – to alert you to inefficient practices related to all powered trucks. It does not replace a thorough risk assessment of all your operations and does not incl...

Advice for managers and supervisors on managing chemical hazards in the workplace....

Slips, trips and falls account for approximately one third of all reported injuries in the motor vehicle repair industry. This factsheet is aimed at assisting employers and employees manage the risk o...

Sprains and strains account for more than a third of all reported injuries within the MVRI and are two of the most common non-fatal injuries within the industry sector. This factsheet is aimed at assi...

This factsheet is aimed at assisting employers and employees manage the risk of hazardous substances within the motor vehicle repair industry. Some common hazards in the industry include degreasers, p...

Plant is identified as any machinery, equipment or appliance, and can pose a serious health and safety risk in the motor vehicle repair industry. This factsheet is aimed at assisting employers and emp...

Issued:  May 1996  Safety Guide No:  4507 A recent evaluation of the forces involved in manually moving bundles of steel products across truck trays revealed that heavy bundles of...

Use this guide to complete the application form for a  Manufacturing Security Sensitive Dangerous Substance Licence FE13....

This poster was developed by the Ambulance Service of New South Wales as part of  it's 'Access for Life' campaign and shows what steps to take when a medical emergency occurs in th...

Fatigue is a factor which may affect the health of workers and in some cases impact on the health of their patients. Managers need to find a balance to achieve the best possible work conditions for em...

This fact sheet provides information to employers about the new first aid training courses recognised by WorkCover NSW....

OHSE Subby Pack is a tool for Self Employed Persons, Suppliers, Service Providers, Contractors and Subcontractors in the Australian Building and Construction Industry. It is a tool to help small b...

This guide outlines the practical knowledge needed to become a competent operator of an explosive-powered tool. It is not a substitute for learning under the supervision of an experienced operator or ...

Employers who allow smoking in their workplace are at risk of being sued by either employees or members of the public who suffer ill health as a result of passive smoking. This guide has been develope...

This fact sheet is aimed at assisting to manage the storage and handling of dangerous goods. Read this information in conjunction with the requirements set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Ac...

This paper outlines WorkCover NSWs position in relation to the use of ‘plasterers’ stilts’. WorkCover does not recommend the use of stilts to perform work at the workplace and supports the National...

Issued:  February 1999   Safety Guide No:  4503 A ladder is used for gaining access to areas above or below the ground, or other levels not provided with permanent access. It...

This Guide provides practical advice for employers and contractors to assist them develop safe systems of work for pregnant women and provide a workplace free from discrimination....

Issued:  October 1996 Safety Guide No:  4510 Supplement to Safety Alert 4038 Preventing death by drowning for people who work in or near flowing water requires proper safety proced...

These guidelines are for managers, supervisors and management committees of community based accommodation and related services. They explain how to fulfil obligations under the NSW Occupational Health...

This guide provides employers and workers with practical information on assisting, training and protecting young workers....

Use this guide to complete the application form for a  Pyrotechnician's Licence FE04....

How to find out about chemicals used at your workplace This guide will help workers obtain health and safety information by reading and understanding labels on containers of chemicals, and the mater...

This guidance material provides a model for the systematic management of workplace hazards that can be used by:owners or managers of small or medium sized companies;OHS Committees; OHS Representatives...

Licences issued by WorkCover may be subject to licensing conditions. Specific conditions listed by number on a licence reflect the licence conditions set out in this document....

Safety Alert No: 4506  Date of Issue: 01 February 1993This guidance note sets out requirements for safe operation of inflatable type amusement devices, and applies to any such device set up for a...

This booklet is for people who work with solvents in New South Wales. It contains information about occupational health and safety. ...

Safety Guide No:  4500   Issued:  July 1994Wearing a safety helmet on a construction site may prevent or lessen a head injury from falling objects or a person hitting the...

 Issued:  September 1996 Safety Guide No:  4509Supplement to Safety Alert 4037 Persons working near concrete pumps should be aware of the following safety factors and precautions...

The safety solutions rebate program offers small business owners and sole traders up to $500 (excluding GST) for identifying and implementing safety solutions in the workplace. You...

This position paper clarifies the scaffold working-platform height relative to the underside of the roof, so that there is consistency within the general and residential construction sectors. ...

The Explosives Act 2003 and the Explosives Regulation 2005 commenced on 1 September 2005. This legislation has replaced the explosives component of the Dangerous Goods Act 1975 and the Dangerous Goods...

This guide outlines the information and requirements for a trainee to become a fully qualified self-erecting tower crane operator. This guide may be used in conjunction with the Trainer's...

This guide outlines the information and requirements for a trainer to instruct a trainee on the facets of self-erecting tower crane operation. This guide should be used in conjunction with the ...

The Small Business Safety Pack contains tools to help you identify what you need to do to make your workplace safer - and outlines how to do it.  The pack is a practical approach to help you achi...

This guide lists safety factors to consider when planning a roster. It is essential that rosters provide adequate rest periods, and other factors to consider include circadian rhythms and social needs...

This guidance note is for residential construction and were developed collaboratively between New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria and are consistent with National Standard for Construction Work. ...

Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. The overall cost of skin cancer is estimated at over $300 million, including high absenteeism costs. This document outlines an employer’s du...

Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. The overall cost of skin cancer is estimated at over $300 million, including high absenteeism costs. This document outlines an worker’s duty...

The six checklists in this kit are designed to help you evaluate how well you are currently managing safety in your workplace. They will help you identify the safety risks in your workplace and sugges...

Spray painting refers to the process by which a liquid coating substance, such as paint, is converted into a mist or aerosol in order to apply a coating onto an object or surface. This process is wide...

This Fact Sheet aims to assist apprentices to take action to prevent injury or illness as a result of spray painting activity at work....

Safety Guide No:  4501 There is a legal requirement for industry to be responsible for managing workplace health and safety....

Use this guide to complete the application form for a Storing Security Sensitive Dangerous Substance Licence FE08. ...

Issued:  June 1998 Safety Guide No:  4514 Subsequent to the recently issued Safety Guide 4513 Warning on Identification of Synthetic Slings, two new Australian Standards AS 1353 and A...

Guide to Legal Requirements of Manufacturers and Suppliers Guide to the legal obligations of suppliers of chemicals and other substances to workplaces, including the supply of hazardous substances a...

Use this guide to complete the application form for a Supplying Security Sensitive Dangerous Substance Licence FE10....

Safety Guide No:  4517  Issued: October 1999  Amended: November 1999 A resident of a nursing home suffered extensive scalding whilst being showered when a thermostatic mi...

This guide aims to make people aware of this danger and emphasises the need to comply with the provisions of Chapter 4, Part 4.3, Division 9 Working in confined spaces of the Occupational Health and S...

Use this guide to complete the application form for a Transporting Security Sensitive Dangerous Substance Licence FE09. ...

Use this guide to complete the application form for a  Unsupervised Handling Licence FE0I....

Safety Guide No:  4512  Issued:  January 1997 A helicopter pilot fell to his death when being winched up into a rescue helicopter. More recently, a man sustained severe injurie...

Use this guide to complete the application form for a  Security Sensitive Dangerous Substance User's Licence FE02. ...

This resource provides guidance to employers, occupiers, managers, and contractors in developing and implementing safe systems for climbing and working at heights primarily within the utilities indust...

Voilence and aggression include: verbal and emotional abuse or threats; and physical attack to an individual or to property by another individual or group.  The impact of violence on a victim dep...

This guidance note is for residential construction and were developed collaboratively between New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria and are consistent with National Standard for Construction W...

This fact sheet provides basic information for all employees whose work could lead to ill effects following exposure to cold.  This information does NOT substitute for medical advice: it provides...

This Fact Sheet provides basic information for all employees whose work could lead to ill effects following exposure to heat.  This information does NOT substitute for medical advice: it provides...

This guide provides information on the safe use of MOCA and assists users to comply with the specific legal requirements relating to its use. It outlines measures to control exposure, the health surve...

These Guidelines are for those persons who must NOTIFY WorkCover NSW before the commencement of any work involving the USE of carcinogens listed in the Occupational Health & Safety Regulation 2001 (th...

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...

Asbestos is the generic term for a number of fibrous silicate minerals. There are two major groups of asbestos.  The serpentine group contains chrysotile, commonly known as white asbestos.  ...

This kit has been specifically designed with small to medium sized businesses in mind. It recognises the resource issues facing small business and the need to streamline the process of developing an O...

The following fact sheets provide young workers with practical information and advice on different circumstances that they may face in the workplace. ...

This guide contains information regarding Occupational Health and Safety and preventing work injury, illness and disease. Also available in Greek, Maltese, Serbian, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese. ...