New sugar code of practice to improve safety

In an important step forward for health and safety in the sugar industry, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has released a new sugar industry code of practice.

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Sugar Industry Code of Practice 2005—There is now an overarching Sugar Industry Code of Practice for the industry. The code addresses overarching health and safety procedures such as risk management, data collection, consultation and training. It also addresses common health and safety issues such as heat stress, fatigue, manual tasks and noise.

Sugar Mill Safety Supplement—The Sugar Mill Safety Supplement forms part of the Sugar Industry Code of Practice. The supplement includes expanded health and safety guidelines for the management of bagasse dust, heat stress and electrical safety.

Cane Rail Safety Supplement—The Cane Rail Safety Supplement also forms part of the Sugar Industry Code of Practice. The supplement provides information on managing hazards specific to cane railways, including derailment, contact between trains and field traffic, and contact with overhead powerlines.