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PDF0317

Code of Practice: Amenities for Construction Work- Top

This Industry Code of Practice is for employers, self-employed persons and employees with practical advice on the provision of a minimum standard of amenities.

View publicationPublication No. 0317(PDF Format - 24KB)
PDF0316

Code of Practice: Cutting and Drilling Concrete and other Masonry Products- Top

This Industry Code of Practice has been produced by the WorkCover Authority of NSW to provide employers, self-employed persons and employees with practical advice on the use of saws and drills and associated equipment used in the cutting and drilling of concrete and other building structural materials during construction work.

View publicationPublication No. 0316(PDF Format - 25KB)
PDF0301

Code of Practice: Electrical Practices for Construction Work- Top

The purpose of this code is to provide practical guidance and set minimum safety requirements for electrical practices on all construction sites in NSW.

View publicationPublication No. 0301(PDF Format - 23KB)
PDF0312

Code of Practice: Excavation- Top

This code provides guidance to prevent injury to persons engaged in excavation work on construction work sites.

View publicationPublication No. 0312(PDF Format - 1322KB)
PDF0009

Code of Practice: Formwork- Top

This Industry Code of Practice has been produced by WorkCover NSW to provide employers, self-employed and workers with practical advice on preventing injury to persons engaged in erecting and dismantling formwork and associated equipment.

View publicationPublication No. 0009(PDF Format - 377KB)
PDF0964

Code of Practice: Low Voltage Electrical Work- Top

The aim of this code of practice is to protect the health and safety of electrical workers. It will help employers and self-employed persons decide on appropriate measures to eliminate or control the risks to employees and other workers who perform electrical work on or near low voltage installations or systems.

View publicationPublication No. 0964(PDF Format - 344KB)
PDF1310

Code of Practice: Moving Plant on Construction Sites- Top

The aim of this Code of Practice is to assist employers in deciding appropriate measures to prevent risks to workers and other people on construction sites where moving plant is used.

View publicationPublication No. 1310(PDF Format - 143KB)
PDF0302

Code of Practice: Occupational Health and Safety Induction Training for Construction- Top

This Industry Code of Practice has been produced by the WorkCover Authority of NSW to provide employers, self-employed persons and employees with practical advice on the provision of occupational health and safety induction training to persons engaged in construction work.

View publicationPublication No. 0302(PDF Format - 26KB)
PDF0304

Code of Practice: Safe Work on Roofs Part 1 - Commercial Buildings- Top

This Industry Code of Practice has been produced by the WorkCover Authority of NSW to provide employers, self-employed persons and employees with practical advice on safe work on roofs for commercial and industrial buildings.

View publicationPublication No. 0304(PDF Format - 78KB)
PDF0308

Code of Practice: Safe Work on Roofs Part 2 - Residential Buildings- Top

This Industry Code of Practice has been produced by the WorkCover Authority of NSW to provide employers, self-employed persons and employees with practical advice on preventing injury to persons engaged in work on roofs in residential buildings.

View publicationPublication No. 0308(PDF Format - 351KB)
PDF4803

Factsheet for Consignors and Consignees - Managing Long Distance Truck Driver Fatigue in NSW- Top

This factsheet outlines the responsibilities and requirements of consignors and consignees with regard to the regulation, including the need for risk assessment.

View publicationPublication No. 4803(PDF Format - 67KB)
PDF5723

Housing Industry Site Safety Pack- Top

This pack will assist small businesses (0-10 employees) and sub-contractors working in the residential construction sector to meet their OHS responsibilities. Contains useful tools including templates for Risk Assessments and Safe Work Method Statements.

View publicationPublication No. 5723(PDF Format - 580KB)
PDF1306

Manual Handling Resource- Top

This publication is a practical guide for putting in place a manual handling program. It was developed from the experience of a variety of organisations which showed that a specific program to reduce the risks of manual handling injury was needed.

View publicationPublication No. 1306(PDF Format - 1092KB)
PDF0975

OHSE Subby Pack- Top

A tool to help small business in the construction industry systematically manage OHS. Designed to assist a company that has no safety management system by providing pro-forma documents that can be adapted to meet the company’s needs.

View publicationPublication No. 0975(PDF Format - 531KB)
PDF1321

Safe Working at Heights Guide 2004- Top

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 related industries. It provides practical information and solutions for creating and maintaining a safe working environment when working at height.

View publicationPublication No. 1321(PDF Format - 189KB)
PDF5169

Small Business Safety Program- Top

This factsheet outlines a wide range of programs and incentives aimed at employers of small to medium business to assist them in implementing and improving Occupational Health and Safety in the workplace.

View publicationPublication No. 5169(PDF Format - 988KB)

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