Agriculture, forestry and fishing
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The following articles will help you to learn about the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry
For more information pertaining to the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry, see: Construction; Electricity, gas and water supply; Manufacturing; Transport and storage; and Wholesale and retail.
Alcohol and drugs
Asbestos
- Asbestos
- Asbestos - information guide for agencies
- Asbestos register fact sheet
- Asbestos removal licence applicants
- Ban on chrysotile and other forms of asbestos
- Membrane Filter Method for Airborne Asbestos [NOHSC:3003(2005)]
- Management and Control of Asbestos in Workplaces [NOHSC:2018(2005)]
- National asbestos ban
- Removal of asbestos cement building products
- Safe Removal of Asbestos 2nd Edition [NOHSC:2002(2005)]
Bullying and violence
- Code of practice: Violence, aggression and bullying at work
- Dealing with bullying in the workplace
- Dealing with bullying in the workplace: a guide for workers
- Violence in the workplace
Electricity
Evacuation
Fatigue
First aid
Hazardous substances
- Assessment of Risks from Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:3017(1994)]
- Atmospheric Contaminants [NOHSC:3008(1995)]
- Chemical control
- Control of Scheduled Carcinogenic Substances [NOHSC:2014(1995)]
- Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:2007(1994)]
- Empty drums...potential bombs
- Environmental Tobacco Smoke in the Workplace [NOHSC:3019(2003)]
- Information on hazardous substances
- Labelling of Workplace Substances [NOHSC:2012(1994)]
- National Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Vinyl Chloride
- OSH Management and Contaminated Sites Work
- Pesticides in agriculture - safe spraying
- Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets 2nd Edition [NOHSC:2011(2003)]
- Prevention of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Proforma for hazardous substances register
- Safe Use of Synthetic Mineral Fibres [NOHSC:2006(1990)]
- Working with pesticides
Disease / Health
- Anthrax
- Contact Dermatitis
- Infection risk
- Migraine at work
- Prevention and Control of Legionnaire's Disease
- Indoor air quality
- Working safely in hot weather
- Sun safety in the workplace FAQ
- Zoonoses
Manual handling
- Code of practice: Manual handling
- Preventing manual handling injuries training package
- Safety and health in shearing Part 1
- Safety and health in shearing Part 2
- Safety priorities for manual handling
Noise and vibration
- An introduction to noise at work
- Code of Practice: Managing Noise at Workplaces
- Noise control fact sheet: Building quiet
- Noise control fact sheet: Buying quiet
- Noise control fact sheet: Working quiet
Office safety
Plant and machinery
- Competency Standards for the Operation of Loadshifting Equipment
- Gas welding safety flashback arresters
- Grain augers
- Post Implementation Report - Agricultural Plant Designer ...
- Post drivers
- Safe movement of vehicles at workplaces
Tobacco
Working alone
Working at height
General
- Agricultural safety and health workbook and checklist
- Agriculture industry hazards
- Chainsaws
- Family farm safety kit
- Wine industry fact sheet
More information may be found in Bulletins, Safety and Health Alerts, Codes of Practice and Guidance Notes.
Additional educational resources can be found via the following links:
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The first step - managing safety and health hazards in your workplace
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The next step - systematically managing safety and health hazards using WorkSafe plan
Related information
- Related alerts
- General downloads
- Labour hire industry and duty of care
- Preparing for emergency evacuations at the workplace
- Safe movement of vehicles at workplaces
- Host employers-labour hire
- General duty of care in Western Australian workplaces
- Working alone
- Request for exemption
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