Health and community services
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The following articles will help you to learn about the Health and community services industry
For more information pertaining to the Health and community services industry, see: Cultural and recreational services; Education; and Personal and other services.
General
- Guidance note: General duty of care in Western Australia workplaces
Alcohol and drugs
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Guidance note: Alcohol and other drugs at the workplace
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Safety topic: Alcohol and drugs
Asbestos
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National code of practice: Management and Control of Asbestos in Workplaces [NOHSC:2018(2005)]
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Safety topic: Asbestos
Bullying and violence
- Code of practice: Violence, aggression and bullying at work
- Guidance note: Dealing with bullying in the workplace: a guide for workers
- Safety topic: Bullying and violence
Disease / Health
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National Code of Practice: Control of Work-related Exposure to Hepatitis and HIV (Blood-borne) Viruses [NOHSC:2010 (2003)]
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Code of practice: Prevention and Control of Legionnaire's Disease
- Infection risk
- Indoor air quality
- Migraine at work
- Sun safety in the workplace FAQ
- Safety topic: Disease and health
Electricity
- Safety topic: Electricity
Evacuation
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Guidance note: Preparing for emergency evacuations in the workplace
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Safety topic: Evacuation
Fatigue
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Code of practice: Working hours
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Safety topic: Fatigue
First aid
- Code of practice: First Aid, Workplace Amenities and Personal Protective Equipment
- Safety topic: First aid
Guarding
- Code of practice: Safeguarding of machinery and plant
- Safety topic: Guarding
Hazardous substances
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National code of practice: Control of Scheduled Carcinogenic Substances [NOHSC:2014(1995)]
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National code of practice: Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:2007(1994)]
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National code of practice: Labelling of Workplace Substances [NOHSC:2012(1994)]
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National code of practice: Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets [NOHSC:2011(1994)]
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National code of practice: Safe Use of Ethylene Oxide [NOHSC:2008(1992)]
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National code of practice: Safe Use of Synthetic Mineral Fibres [NOHSC:2006(1990)]
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National code of practice: Safe Use of Vinyl Chloride
- Guidance note: Prevention of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Guidance note: Provision of information (Material safety data sheets)
- National guidance note: Assessment of Risks from Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:3017(1994)]
- National guidance note: Interpretation of Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants [NOHSC:3008(1995)]
- Proforma for hazardous substances register
- Safety topics: Hazardous substances
Manual tasks
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Code of practice: Manual tasks
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Safety topics: Manual tasks
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Manual tasks training package
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Power point presentation (pdf) (Powerpoint)
New and young workers
- Smartmove
- Safety topics: New and young workers
Noise and vibration
- 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
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Safety topic: Noise and vibration
Office safety
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Code of practice: Occupational safety and health in call centres
- Occupational overuse syndrome
- Safety topic: Office safety
Plant and machinery
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Code of practice: Competency Standards for the Operation of Loadshifting Equipment
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Guidance note: Gas welding safety flashback arresters
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Guidance note: Powered mobile plant
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Guidance note: Safe movement of vehicles at workplaces
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Safety topics: Plant and machinery
Tobacco
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Safety topics: Tobacco
Slips and trips
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Safety topic: Slips and trips
Stress
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Safety topic: Stress
Working alone
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Code of practice: Working alone
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Safety topics: Working alone
Working at height
- Code of practice: Prevention of Falls at Workplaces
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:
- Free safety assessments (ThinkSafe Small Business)
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The first step - managing safety and health hazards in your workplace