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Asbestos exposure in the demolition and renovation industries : OHS information for employers and workers

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Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals with unique physical characteristics including extraordinary tensile strength, poor heat conduction and resistance to chemical attack.... More ≫

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Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals with unique physical characteristics including extraordinary tensile strength, poor heat conduction and resistance to chemical attack. For these reasons, asbestos was often used as an ingredient in a wide range of building products. Unprotected workers can be exposed to asbestos mainly by breathing in the fibres which are released when these asbestos-containing building products are disturbed.

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Wildfire recovery – removal of debris from completely or substantially burned structures

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This bulletin key points are: If the structure is gone, and clean-up involves removing debris, this is not considered a demolition; An acceptance from the OHS Code Section 34 is not needed if... More ≫

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This bulletin key points are: If the structure is gone, and clean-up involves removing debris, this is not considered a demolition; An acceptance from the OHS Code Section 34 is not needed if work is for debris removal when the structure is gone; Safe work procedures, personal protective equipment and decontamination processes must be used; Employers should select respirators appropriate for your site’s specific hazards.

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Guidelines for the safe clean-up of structurally compromised structures

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Provides guidance on dealing with the hazards that may result in buildings compromised as a result of fire damage, with particular attention paid to hazards caused by the possible presence of... More ≫

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Provides guidance on dealing with the hazards that may result in buildings compromised as a result of fire damage, with particular attention paid to hazards caused by the possible presence of asbestos in structures constructed prior to 2000.

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Wildfire recovery – ash and burned debris : OHS information for employers

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This bulletin key points are: Employers are required to take all necessary steps to protect health and safety of their workers, Ash and burned debris from fires may contain hazardous substances;... More ≫

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This bulletin key points are: Employers are required to take all necessary steps to protect health and safety of their workers, Ash and burned debris from fires may contain hazardous substances; Employers should select respirators appropriate for your site’s specific hazards; Employers must ensure workers are medically fit to wear respirators and that the worker is clean shaven before fit testing

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Wildfire recovery : OHS information for employers

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This bulletin summarizes information about wildfire recovery for employers.

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Wildfire recovery : OHS information for workers

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This bulletin summarizes for workers on wildfire recovery.

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