OHS/WHS Codes Of Practice (NSW)
WHS Codes Of Practice (NSW)
A Code Of Practice (COP) provides detailed information on how you can achieve the standards required under the work health and safety (WHS) laws.
In August 2019, SafeWork NSW adopted 23 model codes of practice (COPs) that were updated by Safe Work Australia and released during 2018.
These do not replace the WHS laws, but codes of practice can be issued to help make understanding what you have to do a little easier.
An inspector can refer to a code of practice when issuing an improvement or prohibition notice.
Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, codes of practice are admissible in court proceedings.
All codes of practice are below:
Excavation work
Hazardous manual tasks
How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace
How to manage work health and safety risks
Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals
Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work
Managing the risk of falls at workplaces
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Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
Managing the risks of plant in the workplace
Managing risks in stevedoring
Managing risks when new and inexperienced persons interact with horses
Managing the work environment and facilities
Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals
Managing the risk of falls in housing construction
Spray painting and powder coating
Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination
Pre-WHS legislation codes of practice
These codes of practice were developed based on older laws which were replaced with the Work Health and Safety Act and Regulation. However they are still current and can still be used to help you meet your WHS requirements.
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Accommodation for rural agricultural work
Control of work-related exposure to hepatitis and HIV (blood-borne) viruses
Cutting and drilling concrete and other masonry products
Moving plant on construction sites
Overhead protective structures
Safe handling of timber preservatives and treated timber
Safe use and storage of chemicals in agriculture
Safe use and storage of chemicals in agriculture Including pesticides and herbicides
Safe use of bulk solids containers
Safe use of bulk solids containers and flatbed storage including silos, field bins and chaser bins
Safe use of pesticides in non-agricultural workplaces
Safe use of synthetic mineral fibres
Safe work on roofs part 1 commercial industrial
Safety aspects in the design of bulk solids containers
Safety aspects in the design of bulk solids containers including silos, field bins and chaser bins
Safety in forest harvesting operations
Technical guidance
Work near overhead power lines