Building and Construction Industry: Workplace Health and Safety guide
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About the guide
The guide provides information about health and safety requirements for the building and construction industry.
The guide has been updated to reflect the changes to legislation effective from 1 January 2006.
The guide addresses:
- building and construction industry reforms
- important definitions
- construction safety plans
- work method statements
- general induction
- site specific induction
- safe housekeeping practices
- common plant
- excavations
- trenches
- work at heights
- single or extension ladders
- trestle ladder platforms
- erecting and dismantling scaffolding
- protecting people from falling objects
- hazardous substances
- amenities
Last updated January 20, 2006
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