| PDF | 4710 | This document provides advice on how to safely assemble truck and tractor tyres and rims. View publicationPublication No. 4710(PDF Format - 123KB) |
| PDF | 0317 | 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) |
| PDF | 0034 | This code provides practical guidance on safety requirements for the amenity tree industry. It is intended as a guide to the public and private sectors in meeting their requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1983. View publicationPublication No. 0034(PDF Format - 183KB) |
| PDF | 0305 | This Code of Practice sets out guidelines for the construction and testing of concrete pump units and placing booms, pipes, hoses and couplings. View publicationPublication No. 0305(PDF Format - 357KB) |
| PDF | 4548 | This code of practice provides practical guidance to employers and workers on the suitable methods to control risks in blood-borne viruses. View publicationPublication No. 4548(PDF Format - 80KB) |
| PDF | 0316 | 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) |
| PDF | 0301 | 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) |
| PDF | 0312 | This code provides guidance to prevent injury to persons engaged in excavation work on construction work sites. View publicationPublication No. 0312(PDF Format - 1322KB) |
| PDF | 0009 | 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) |
| PDF | 0964 | 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) |
| PDF | 1310 | 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) |
| PDF | 0302 | 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) |
| PDF | 0311 | The OHS legislation in NSW provides choices on how consultation can occur. This code of practice provides guidance to employers and workers on how effective OSH consultation in the workplace can be achieved. View publicationPublication No. 0311(PDF Format - 938KB) |
| PDF | 4096 | The object of this code of Practice is to adopt the National Code and Guidance Note and thereby provide practical guidance to employers, self-employed persons and workers to ensure the health and safety of workers handling timber preservatives and timber treated with preservatives. View publicationPublication No. 4096(PDF Format - 19KB) |
| PDF | 0304 | 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) |
| PDF | 0308 | 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) |
| PDF | 1005 | This code of practice provides guidance to prevent injury to persons engaged in the manual or mechanical felling of trees and related activities. View publicationPublication No. 1005(PDF Format - 2472KB) |
| PDF | 0613 | This code of practice is designed as an aid in the prevention of injury to persons employed in NSW sawmills. The code covers the sawmilling process of all timber species used in the NSW Timber Industry including softwood, hardwood, red gum and cypress pine. View publicationPublication No. 0613(PDF Format - 487KB) |
| PDF | 1322 | 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. View publicationPublication No. 1322(PDF Format - 265KB) |
| PDF | 4804 | This guide provides practical guidance on the application of the Regulation - roles and responsibilities of employers, head carriers, consignors and consignees and drivers. The guide outlines the requirements of driver fatigue management plans. View publicationPublication No. 4804(PDF Format - 181KB) |
| PDF | 1348 | This workers compensation and injury management fact sheet provides information for employers, accountants, insurers/agents, auditors and other interested parties on what trust distributions should be taken into account for the purposes of assessing an employer's workers compensation premium. View publicationPublication No. 1348(PDF Format - 119KB) |
| PDF | 1291 | This workers compensation and injury management fact sheet has information for employers about return-to-work programs. View publicationPublication No. 1291(PDF Format - 31KB) |
| PDF | 1292 | This workers compensation and injury management fact sheet has information for employers about what to do if there is an injury in the workplace. View publicationPublication No. 1292(PDF Format - 28KB) |
| PDF | 1293 | This workers compensation and injury management fact sheet has information for employers about claims and benefits. View publicationPublication No. 1293(PDF Format - 32KB) |
| PDF | 1294 | This workers compensation and injury management fact sheet has information about resolving workers compensation problems and disputes. View publicationPublication No. 1294(PDF Format - 28KB) |
| PDF | 1295 | This workers compensation and injury management fact sheet has information about service providers and other types of assistance available to employers. View publicationPublication No. 1295(PDF Format - 25KB) |
| PDF | 1296 | This workers compensation and injury management fact sheet has a check list to assist employers in the fundamentals of injury management. View publicationPublication No. 1296(PDF Format - 29KB) |
| PDF | 1297 | This workers compensation and injury management fact sheet has information about getting further details and assistance. View publicationPublication No. 1297(PDF Format - 44KB) |
| PDF | 1304 | This workers compensation and injury management fact sheet provides a guide to certain principal contractor responsibilities under workers compensation law. View publicationPublication No. 1304(PDF Format - 35KB) |
| PDF | 1356 | This Fact Sheet is aimed at assisting employers and workers manage the risks associated with bandsaws used in the Retail Meat Industry. View publicationPublication No. 1356(PDF Format - 68KB) |
| PDF | 0696 | This Fact Sheet is aimed at assisting employers manage robbery and violence risks. The steps recommended here should be read in conjunction with requirements set out in the OHS Act 2000 and OHS Regulation 2001. View publicationPublication No. 0696(PDF Format - 67KB) |
| PDF | 0697 | This Fact Sheet is aimed at assisting employers manage robbery and violence risks. The steps recommended here should be read in conjunction with requirements set out in the OHS Act 2000 and OHS Regulation 2001. View publicationPublication No. 0697(PDF Format - 60KB) |
| PDF | 0699 | This Fact Sheet is aimed at assisting employers manage robbery and violence risks. The steps recommended here should be read in conjunction with requirements set out in the OHS Act 2000 and OHS Regulation 2001. View publicationPublication No. 0699(PDF Format - 66KB) |
| PDF | 4803 | 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) |
| PDF | 4802 | This factsheet outlines the responsibilities and requirements of drivers with regard to the regulation. View publicationPublication No. 4802(PDF Format - 113KB) |
| PDF | 4801 | This factsheet outlines responsibilities and requirements of employers and head carriers with regard to the Regulation. View publicationPublication No. 4801(PDF Format - 55KB) |
| PDF | 4805 | This factsheet outlines the requirements under the Regulation regarding driver fatigue management plans and identifies the various components of a plan, how to identify fatigue and answers some frequently asked questions. View publicationPublication No. 4805(PDF Format - 113KB) |
| PDF | 0698 | This Factsheet is aimed at assisting employers manage robbery and violence risks. The steps recommended here should be read in conjunction with requirements set out in the OHS Act 2000 and the OSH Regulation 2001 View publicationPublication No. 0698(PDF Format - 69KB) |
| PDF | 0695 | This Factsheet is aimed at assisting employers manage robbery and violence risks. The steps recommended here should be read in conjunction with requirements set out in the OHS Act 2000 and OHS Regulation 2001. View publicationPublication No. 0695(PDF Format - 70KB) |
| PDF | 0696 | This Factsheet is aimed at assisting employers manage robbery and violence risks. The steps recommended here should be read in conjunction with requirements set out in the OHS Act 2000 and OHS Regulation 2001. View publicationPublication No. 0696(PDF Format - 67KB) |
| PDF | 1349 | This guide can make your farm a safer place to work and live and help you meet your legal obligations. This publication is an initiative of WorkCover's Rural Industry Reference Group and the Rural Industry Team, with assistance from industry associations. View publicationPublication No. 1349(PDF Format - 336KB) |
| PDF | 0155 | 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 between life and death. In many cases, first aid can reduce the severity of the injury or illness. A quick and professional first aid response also calms the injured person, reducing unnecessary stress and anxiety. View publicationPublication No. 0155(PDF Format - 664KB) |
| PDF | 0228 | The risk management process is also relevant to the duty of a controller of premises used by people as a place of work to ensure that the premises are safe and without risks to health. View publicationPublication No. 0228(PDF Format - 112KB) |
| PDF | 0692 | This guide has been produced as part of WorkCover's Shear Safety program. Injury to shearers account for approximately 14.8% of all agricultural sector workers compensation claims with an annual cost of approximately $4.6 million in the year 1999/2000. View publicationPublication No. 0692(PDF Format - 324KB) |
| PDF | 1221 | These days, contractors perform most cleaning work. These guides focus on how occupational health and safety (OHS) fits into a contracts/tendering process. View publicationPublication No. 1221(PDF Format - 184KB) |
| PDF | 1201 | These guidelines came about as a result of collaboration between NSW Health and WorkCover NSW. View publicationPublication No. 1201(PDF Format - 120KB) |
| PDF | 0589 | The rapid expansion of the call centre industry in Australia has largely been driven by the need for businesses to adopt more cost-effective strategies for delivering services. Call Centres have a unique working environment and working practices that can present hazards and systems of work that differ from those of other computer-based office jobs. View publicationPublication No. 0589(PDF Format - 277KB) |
| PDF | 1231 | As in other industries, there are workplace hazards in the hair and beauty industries that can cause illness or injury to workers and visitors to the workplace. Hazards in the workplace can come from many sources. They can sometimes appear insignificant, such as a wet floor that hasn't been wiped up, or a brush or comb that hasn't been cleaned, through to the more obvious, such as chemicals in hair solutions. View publicationPublication No. 1231(PDF Format - 369KB) |
| PDF | 4536 | Employers can use this form to refer an injured worker to an injury management consultant. View publicationPublication No. 4536(PDF Format - 61KB) |
| PDF | 4213 | This guide was developed in response to occupational health and safety statistics showing that the Health sector in NSW has one of the largest (and most rapidly increasing) rates of workers compensation claims for mental disorders under the WorkCover Scheme. View publicationPublication No. 4213(PDF Format - 376KB) |
| PDF | 4641 | Slips, trips and falls account for approximately one-third of all reported injuries in the motor vehicle repair industry. This fact sheet is aimed at assisting employers and workers manage the risks of slips, trips and falls within the industry. View publicationPublication No. 4641(PDF Format - 108KB) |
| PDF | 4640 | Sprains and strains account for more than a third of all reported injuries within the MRI and are two of the most common non-fatal injuries within the industry sector. This fact sheet is aimed at assisting employers and workers manage the risk of manual handling hazards through good workplace health and safety arrangements. View publicationPublication No. 4640(PDF Format - 110KB) |
| PDF | 4638 | This fact sheet is aimed at assisting employers and workers manage the risk of hazardous substances within the motor vehicle repair industry. Some common hazards in the industry include degreasers, petroleum products, cleaning agents and some paint products. View publicationPublication No. 4638(PDF Format - 105KB) |
| PDF | 4642 | 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 fact sheet is aimed at assisting employers and workers manage the risks associated with plant within the industry. View publicationPublication No. 4642(PDF Format - 107KB) |
| PDF | 1306 | 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) |
| PDF | 1414 | As part of our commitment to assisting small business, WorkCover NSW is initiating a mentor program in partnership with industry to help small business improve workplace safety.
Expressions of interest are being sought from small businesses in the construction and manufacturing industries that would like to participate in this innovative program. View publicationPublication No. 1414(PDF Format - 126KB) |
| PDF | 4223 | Every industry has workplace health and safety hazards, including nail technology. These hazards can cause illness and injury, can come from many sources and sometimes might initially appear insignificant, such as a wet floor or an instrument used on more than one client without proper cleaning. View publicationPublication No. 4223(PDF Format - 709KB) |
| PDF | 4150 | Guidelines for occupational health and safety functions and obligations in the hospitality industry. View publicationPublication No. 4150(PDF Format - 319KB) |
| PDF | 0975 | 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 publication |