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RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury)

WEBRepetitive strain injury (RSI) is an umbrella term for a number of overuse injuries affecting the soft tissues (muscles, tendons, and nerves) of the neck, upper and lower back, chest, shoulders, arms and hands. It now more commonly known as 'Occupational Overuse Syndrome'. Typically arising as aches and pains, these injuries can progress to

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Toilet facilities

WEBThe Workplace Facilities and Work Environment Compliance Code (Clauses 42 - 60) contains more information which an employer should comply with: Generally, separate toilets need to be provided in workplaces where there are both male and female employees. female toilets. If only one toilet is provided, this needs to be a fully accessible toilet.

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Office Hazards: Computers and VDUs

WEBComputer Workstation Dimensions. (Based on the Australian Standard AS 3590 - 1990 Screen based workstations, part 2 workstation furniture) Height of work surface. If fixed - 680mm to 720mm above floor level. If adjustable - 580mm - 730mm above floor level. Area of work surface. Width - 1500mm minimum. Depth - 900mm minimum.

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Objects & Principles of the OHS Act 2004

WEBObjects of the OHS Act (S2) The OHS Act is designed to provide a broad framework for improving standards of health and safety at work to reduce work-related injury and illness. It allows duty-holders to determine their approach to achieving compliance with the Act. The Act aims to: secure the health, safety and welfare of employees and other

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Material Safety Data Sheets

WEBThe answer is to ask for the Safety Data Sheet SDS (still commonly called "Material Safety Data Sheets" or MSDSs - old habits are hard to change!). Safety Data Sheets provide information about substances, and the hazards associated with those substances. Under Chapter 4 of the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2017

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Duties of Employees in the OHS Act

WEBSection 25: Duties of employees. Workers must: take reasonable care for their own health and safety. take reasonable care for the health and safety of others who may affected by their acts or omissions. cooperate with anything the employer does to comply with OHS requirements. not 'intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse' anything

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A PIN: How to use it

WEBA PIN is a Provisional Improvement Notice as per Victoria's Occupational Health and Safety Act (2004). This is a formal notice from a Health and Safety Representative to his employer or employer representative advising them that there is a health or safety problem at work. It is used where consultation between the Health and Safety Rep and the

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Health and Safety Committees

WEBSection 72 (3) of the Act provides that: The functions of a health and safety committee are: To facilitate co-operation between an employer and the employees of the employer in instigating, developing, and carrying out measures designed to ensure the health and safety at work of the employees; and. To formulate, review and disseminate (in such

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Codes of Practice (1985 Act)

WEBUnder the (old) Victorian 1985 OHS Act, Codes of Practice were declared to provide practical guidance to employers, self-employed people, employees, occupiers, designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers or any other person who has a duty under the OHS Act and regulations. Codes of practice: provided practical guidance; should have been

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Overview of OHS and related legislation

WEBOccupational Health & Safety Act 2004. OHS Regulations 2007 (chapters on Plant and Licences) Code of Practice for Plant 1995 (until a Compliance Code is developed) Copies of the all the Acts are available from Information Victoria on 1300 366 356 or downloaded from the Victorian Law Today website. Dangerous Goods legislation.

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Develop a survey for your workplace.

WEBThis information uses a workload survey as an example, and has been adapted from material produced by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). Many OHS reps have found workload surveys to be a useful tool for understanding the causes of workload problems and how to address them. A survey can help inform the union of how …

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Fire & Emergency Evacuation

WEBIt provides useful advice adaptable to all workplaces. The Community Education Department of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade and a number of private companies can provide assistance (for a fee) with the preparation of emergency plans. The contact phone number for the MFB Community Education Department is 03) 9665 4464.

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