• AS 1470-1986

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    Health and safety at work - Principles and practices

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    Withdrawn date:  12-08-2019

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1986

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    1 - AS 1470-1986 HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK - PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES
    4 - PREFACE
    5 - CONTENTS
    8 - FOREWORD
    9 - SECTION 1. SCOPE AND GENERAL
    9 - 1.1 SCOPE.
    9 - 1.2 PURPOSE.
    9 - 1.3 APPLICATION.
    9 - 1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
    9 - 1.5 DEFINITIONS.
    9 - 1.5.1 Accident
    9 - 1.5.2 Employees
    9 - 1.5.3 Employer
    9 - 1.5.4 Guard
    9 - 1.5.5 Harmful processes
    9 - 1.5.6 Harmful substances
    9 - 1.5.7 Hazard
    9 - 1.5.8 Health
    9 - 1.5.9 Management
    9 - 1.5.10 Personal damage
    9 - 1.5.11 Reasonably practicable
    9 - 1.5.12 Regulatory authority
    9 - 1.5.13 Risk
    9 - 1.5.14 Safeguard
    9 - 1.5.15 Safety
    9 - 1.5.16 Safety device
    9 - 1.5.17 Shall and should
    9 - 1.5.18 Standard procedures
    9 - 1.5.19 Workplace
    10 - SECTION 2. RESPONSIBILITIES
    10 - 2.1 GENERAL.
    10 - 2.2 EMPLOYERS.
    10 - 2.3 EMPLOYEES.
    10 - 2.4 GOVERNMENTS.
    11 - 2.5 TRADE UNIONS.
    11 - 2.6 DESIGNERS, MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS, AND SUPPLIERS.
    11 - 2.7 INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS.
    12 - SECTION 3. PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES
    12 - 3.1 GENERAL.
    12 - 3.2 UNDERSTANDING THE PHENOMENON.
    12 - 3.3 DATA SOURCES.
    12 - 3.3.1 General.
    12 - 3.3.2 Enterprise experience.
    12 - 3.3.3 Industry experience.
    12 - 3.3.4 Professional and academic experience.
    12 - 3.4 PREDICTIONS.
    12 - 3.5 DETERMINATION OF PRIORITIES.
    12 - 3.6 DETERMINATION OF CHANGES REQUIRED.
    12 - 3.7 PROCESS OF CHANGE.
    13 - 3.8 COMMUNICATION OF INFORMATION.
    13 - 3.9 MEASUREMENT OF CHANGE.
    14 - SECTION 4. STRATEGIES FOR CONTROL
    14 - 4.1 COORDINATION AND COOPERATION.
    14 - 4.2 PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO REDUCE HAZARDS AT SOURCE.
    14 - 4.3 LINE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION.
    14 - 4.4 SPECIALIST ADVICE.
    16 - SECTION 5. ORGANIZATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
    16 - 5.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY.
    16 - 5.2 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACTIVITIES.
    16 - 5.3 SAFETY COMMITTEES.
    16 - 5.4 SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES.
    17 - 5.5 COMMUNICATION.
    17 - 5.6 STANDARDS AND GOALS.
    17 - 5.6.1 General.
    17 - 5.6.2 Standard procedures.
    17 - 5.6.3 Goals.
    17 - 5.7 WORK METHODS.
    17 - 5.7.1 General.
    17 - 5.7.2 Planning.
    18 - 5.7.3 Monitoring of correct methods.
    18 - 5.8 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION.
    18 - 5.8.1 General.
    18 - 5.8.2 Reporting and analysis.
    19 - 5.8.3 Principles.
    19 - 5.8.4 Responsibility.
    19 - 5.9 EMERGENCY PLANNING.
    20 - SECTION 6. PERSONNEL
    20 - 6.1 PLACEMENT.
    20 - 6.2 PERSONAL DISABILITY.
    20 - 6.2.1 General.
    20 - 6.2.2 Temporary disability.
    20 - 6.2.3 Transitory factors/disabilities.
    20 - 6.3 TRAINING.
    20 - 6.3.1 General.
    20 - 6.3.2 Management training.
    20 - 6.3.3 Supervisor training.
    20 - 6.3.4 Workplace training.
    20 - 6.3.5 Induction.
    21 - 6.4 SUPERVISION.
    22 - SECTION 7. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
    22 - 7.1 GENERAL.
    22 - 7.2 SERVICE.
    22 - 7.3 STAFF.
    22 - 7.4 ROLE OF THE SERVICE.
    22 - 7.5 RECORDS.
    23 - SECTION 8. WORKPLACES AND THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT
    23 - 8.1 GENERAL.
    23 - 8.2 WORKING ENVIRONMENT.
    23 - 8.2.1 General.
    23 - 8.2.2 Working on or in the vicinity of traffic ways.
    23 - 8.3 ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS.
    23 - 8.3.1 General.
    24 - 8.4 ACCESS AND EGRESS.
    24 - 8.4.1 General.
    24 - 8.4.2 Emergency lighting.
    24 - 8.4.3 Emergency exits.
    24 - 8.4.4 Restrictions on entry.
    24 - 8.4.5 Prevention of falls of persons.
    24 - 8.5 PERSONAL AMENITIES.
    25 - SECTION 9. MACHINERY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT
    25 - 9.1 RESPONSIBILITY.
    25 - 9.2 DESIGN AND PROCUREMENT.
    25 - 9.3 INSTALLATION.
    25 - 9.4 COMMISSIONING AND ACCEPTANCE.
    25 - 9.5 TRAINING AND SUPERVISION.
    25 - 9.6 OPERATION.
    25 - 9.7 MAINTENANCE.
    25 - 9.8 PROTECTION.
    25 - 9.8.1 Philosophy.
    25 - 9.8.2 Protection against personal contact.
    25 - 9.8.3 Protection against failure and faulty operation.
    25 - 9.8.4 Provision of guards.
    26 - 9.8.5 Repair or adjustment.
    26 - 9.9 CONTROL OF POWER.
    26 - 9.9.1 Standardization.
    26 - 9.9.2 Start controls.
    26 - 9.9.3 Stop controls.
    26 - 9.9.4 Electrical equipment and apparatus.
    26 - 9.9.5 Isolating controls.
    26 - 9.10 BOILERS, UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS, AND GAS CYLINDERS.
    26 - 9.11 HAULING, HAULAGE, ELEVATING AND CONVEYING EQUIPMENT.
    26 - 9.11.1 Lifts, hoists, and haulage.
    26 - 9.11.2 Conveyors and elevators.
    27 - SECTION 10. STORAGE AND HANDLING OF MATERIALS
    27 - 10.1 GENERAL.
    27 - 10.2 STORAGE OF MATERIAL.
    27 - 10.2.1 Location and planning.
    27 - 10.2.2 Classification of materials.
    27 - 10.2.3 Stacking of materials.
    27 - 10.3 MECHANICAL HANDLING OF MATERIAL.
    27 - 10.3.1 General.
    27 - 10.3.2 Equipment.
    27 - 10.3.3 Instructions.
    27 - 10.4 MANUAL HANDLING.
    27 - 10.4.1 General.
    28 - 10.4.2 Prevention.
    28 - 10.5 FLOOR AND TRAVELLING WAYS.
    28 - 10.5.1 Pavements.
    28 - 10.5.2 Layout.
    28 - 10.5.3 Traffic control.
    28 - 10.6 PIPING AND STORAGE FACILITIES.
    28 - 10.6.1 Design and construction.
    28 - 10.6.2 Storage and loose bulk materials.
    28 - 10.6.3 Entry into storage facilities.
    28 - 10.6.4 Identification of pipelines.
    29 - SECTION 11. CONTROL OF HARMFUL CHEMICALS
    29 - 11.1 GENERAL.
    29 - 11.2 HAZARDS.
    29 - 11.3 LOCATION, SITE LAYOUT, AND BUILDING DESIGN.
    29 - 11.4 PRODUCT DATA SHEETS.
    29 - 11.5 WORK PRACTICES.
    29 - 11.5.1 Operating instructions and procedures.
    30 - 11.5.2 Fire and evacuation procedures.
    30 - 11.5.5 Spillage and waste recovery.
    30 - 11.5.3 Security.
    30 - 11.5.4 Hygiene and health.
    30 - 11.5.6 Despatch of chemicals and transport.
    31 - SECTION 12. FIRE AND EXPLOSION
    31 - 12.1 GENERAL.
    31 - 12.2 FIRE PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS.
    31 - 12.3 CAUSES OF FIRE AND EXPLOSION.
    31 - 12.3.1 Liquids.
    31 - 12.3.2 Gases.
    31 - 12.3.3 Electrical.
    31 - 12.3.4 Explosive atmospheres.
    31 - 12.3.5 Static electricity.
    32 - 12.3.6 Other causes of fire and explosion.
    32 - 12.4 FIRE PREVENTION MEASURES.
    32 - 12.4.1 Identification of hazard.
    32 - 12.4.2 Prevention measures.
    32 - 12.4.3 Fire detection and suppression.
    32 - 12.5 FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT.
    32 - 12.6 EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES.
    33 - SECTION 13. VEHICLE OPERATION
    33 - 13.1 GENERAL.
    33 - 13.1.1 Inclusion in programs.
    33 - 13.1.2 In-plant and work site safely.
    33 - 13.1.3 Fleet safety.
    33 - 13.1.4 Dispatching.
    33 - 13.2 ACCIDENTS HAVING SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES.
    33 - 13.3 PROCEDURES.
    33 - 13.3.1 Management.
    33 - 13.3.2 Policy.
    33 - 13.3.3 Driver selection.
    34 - 13.3.4 Training.
    34 - 13.3.5 Vehicle maintenance and records.
    34 - 13.3.6 Journey accidents.
    34 - 13.3.7 Influences on driver/operator abilities.
    35 - 13.3.8 Driving near work on traffic ways.
    36 - SECTION 14. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
    36 - 14.1 GENERAL.
    36 - 14.2 PURCHASE AND SELECTION.
    36 - 14.3 CORRECT USE.
    36 - 14.4 EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN EMERGENCY.
    37 - APPENDIX A - EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES
    39 - APPENDIX B - LIST OF REFERENCED AND RELATED DOCUMENTS

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Outlines the general procedures which should be followed, in addition to relevant statutory requirements, to ensure the health and safety and well-being of persons in the workplace. Recommendations are made on responsibilities, principles, techniques and strategies for control, organizational arrangements, placement and training of personnel, supervision, occupational health services, general requirements for the working environment and machinery, plant and equipment, storage and handling of materials, control of harmful chemicals, protection against fire and explosion, vehicle operation and personal protective equipment. An appendix lists the Australian Standards specifying detailed requirements for particular operations and equipment, and includes references to other appropriate reference material.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This standard sets out recommendations aimed at promoting the health, safety and well-being of persons in the workplace.

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    Committee SF-001
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Withdrawn
    Supersedes

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    AS 2430.1-1987 Classification of hazardous areas - Explosive gas atmospheres
    AS 1885-1976 Code of practice for recording and measuring work injury experience
    AS 1339-1974 Code of practice for manual handling of materials
    AS 2017-1977 Rules for safety procedures affecting the operation, maintenance and r epair of road tank vehicles for flammable liquids
    AS 1847-1985 Portable fire extinguishers - Carbon dioxide type
    AS 1188-1990 Radio transmitters and similar equipment - Safe practices
    AS 1851.3-1997 Maintenance of fire protection equipment Automatic fire sprinkler systems
    AS 2359.2-1985 Industrial trucks (known as the SAA Industrial Truck Code) - Operation
    AS 1848-1985 Portable fire extinguishers - Halon type
    AS 1064-1987 Agricultural and light industrial equipment - Operator controls - Symbols
    AS 1845-1985 Portable fire extinguishers - Foam (stored pressure) type
    AS 1228-2006 Pressure equipment - Boilers
    AS 1499-1996 Personal flotation devices - Type 2
    AS 1636-1984 Agricultural wheeled tractors - Roll-over protective structures - Criteria and tests
    AS/NZS 2243.5:2004 Safety in laboratories Non-ionizing radiations - Electromagnetic, sound and ultrasound
    AS 1219-1994 Power presses - Safety requirements
    AS 1485-1983 Safety and health in workrooms of educational establishments
    AS 2714-1993 The storage and handling of hazardous chemical materials - Class 5.2 substances (organic peroxides)
    AS 2243.6-1990 Safety in laboratories - Mechanical aspects
    AS/NZS 2243.3:2002 Safety in laboratories Microbiological aspects and containment facilities
    AS 2030.2-1996 The verification, filling, inspection, testing and maintenance of cylinders for the storage and transport of compressed gases Cylinders for dissolved acetylene
    AS 1743-2001 Road signs - Specifications
    AS/NZS 1768:2007 Lightning protection
    AS 2380.1-1989 Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres - Explosion-protection techniques General requirements (Reconfirmed 2013)
    AS 2626-1983 Industrial safety belts and harnesses - Selection, use and maintenance
    AS 2259-1996 General requirements for buoyancy aids
    AS 2284-1979 Safe working with elastomeric hose and hose assemblies for steam-cleaning machines
    AS 2294-1990 Earth-moving machinery - Protective structures
    AS 2210-1980 Safety footwear
    AS 2243.7-1991 Safety in laboratories - Electrical aspects
    AS 2704-1984 Portable cylinders for resuscitators and self-contained breathing apparatus (non-underwater) - Safety guide
    AS/NZS 1801:1997 Occupational protective helmets
    AS 1223-1991 Industrial hand cleaners (petroleum solvent type)
    AS 1851.6-1997 Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Management procedures for maintaining the fire and smoke control features of air-handling systems
    AS 2661-1983 Vapour degreasing plant - Design, installation and operation - Safety requirements
    AS 1893-1977 Code of practice for the guarding and safe use of metal and paper cutting guillotines
    AS/NZS 1715:1994 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices
    AS 1688-1974 Portable timber ladders (including step-ladders and trestle-ladders)
    AS 1614-1985 The design and use of reflectorized signs for mines and tunnels
    AS/NZS 1716:2003 Respiratory protective devices
    AS 1512-1996 Personal flotation devices - Type 1
    AS 2375-1980 Guide to the selection, care and use of clothing for protection against heat and fire
    AS 2480-1986 Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres- Flameproof enclosure - Type of protection d
    AS/NZS 2243.2:2006 Safety in laboratories Chemical aspects
    AS/NZS 2865:2001 Safe working in a confined space
    AS 1216.4-1981 Classification, hazard identification and information systems for dangerous goods - UN substance identification numbers
    AS 2211-1991 Laser safety
    AS/NZS 1892.1:1996 Portable ladders Metal
    AS/NZS 1425:2007 LP Gas fuel systems for vehicle engines
    AS 2030.4-1985 The verification, filling, inspection, testing and maintenance of cylinders for storage and transport of compressed gases Welded cylinders - Insulated
    AS 1851.1-1995 Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets
    AS 2030.3-1982 The verification, filling, inspection, testing and maintenance of cylinders for the storage and transport of compressed gases - Non-refillable cylinders for compressed gases
    AS/NZS 1596:2002 The storage and handling of LP Gas
    AS 1846-1985 Portable fire extinguishers - Powder type
    AS 1319-1994 Safety signs for the occupational environment (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS 2161-1978 Industrial safety gloves and mittens (excluding electrical and medical gloves)
    AS 1216.2-1981 Classification, hazard identification and information systems for dangerous goods - HAZCHEM emergency action code
    AS/NZS 1270:2002 Acoustics - Hearing protectors (Reconfirmed 2014)
    AS 1872-1976 Safety chains for trailers and caravans
    AS 1603-1974 Thermal detectors for fire alarm installations
    AS CZ14-1971 Code of recommended practice for guarding and safe use of milling machines
    AS 2056-1977 Code of practice for safety in the meat industry
    AS 2569.1-1982 Guide to the lifting and moving of patients Safe manual lifting and moving of patients
    AS 1844-1985 Portable fire extinguishers - Foam (gas container) type
    AS 1742.2-1994 Manual of uniform traffic control devices - Traffic control devices for general use
    AS 2430.2-1986 Classification of hazardous areas - Combustible dusts
    AS 2293.1-2005 Emergency escape lighting and exit signs for buildings - System design, installation and operation
    AS 2594-1983 Hose and hose assemblies for liquid chemicals
    AS 1940-2004 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
    AS 1473-1991 Guarding and safe use of woodworking machinery
    AS 1755-2000 Conveyors - Safety requirements
    AS/NZS 1336:1997 Recommended practices for occupational eye protection
    AS 2187.2-2006 Explosives - Storage and use Use of explosives
    AS/NZS 1800:1998 Occupational protective helmets - Selection, care and use
    AS 2261-1990 Rescue buoys
    AS 2397-1993 Safe use of lasers in the building and construction industry
    AS 1345-1995 Identification of the contents of pipes, conduits and ducts (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS/NZS 2243.1:2005 Safety in laboratories Planning and operational aspects
    AS 1558-1973 Protective clothing for welders
    AS 2613-2005 Safety devices for gas cylinders
    AS/NZS 2293.2:1995 Emergency escape lighting and exit signs for buildings Inspection and maintenance
    AS/NZS 2080:2006 Safety glazing for land vehicles
    AS/NZS 2243.8:2006 Safety in laboratories - Fume cupboards
    AS 1269-1989 Acoustics - Hearing conservation
    AS 1891-1983 Industrial safety belts and harnesses
    AS 1076.13-1977 Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of electrical apparatus and associated equipment for use in explosive atmospheres (other than mining applications) Installation and maintenance requirements for instrumentation
    AS 2745-1984 Electrical welding safety
    AS 1851.5-1981 Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Automatic smoke/heat venting systems
    AS 2299-1992 Occupational diving
    AS 1165-1982 Traffic hazard warning lamps
    AS 1851.2-1995 Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Fire hose reels
    AS 1837-1976 Code of practice for application of ergonomics to factory and office work
    AS 1216.1-1984 Classification, hazard identification and information systems for dangerous goods - Classification and class labels for dangerous goods
    AS 1609-1981 Eye protectors for motor cyclists and racing car drivers
    AS 1895-1977 Code of practice for guarding and safe use of portable electric tools for domestic use
    AS 2507-1998 The storage and handling of agricultural and veterinary chemicals
    AS 2225-1994 Insulating gloves for electrical purposes
    AS 1657-1992 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders - Design, construction and installation
    AS 1375-1985 Industrial fuel-fired appliances (known as the SAA Industrial Fuel-fired Appliances Code)
    AS E38-1962 Portable warning signs for motor vehicles
    AS 2243.4-1998 Safety in laboratories - Ionizing radiations
    AS/NZS 2022:2003 Anhydrous ammonia - Storage and handling (Reconfirmed 2023)
    AS CA12-1970 Work in compressed air (known as the SAA Compressed Air Code)
    AS 2262-1979 Float-off buoyancy aids
    AS 1873-1978 Explosive-powered hand-held fastening tools, fasteners and explosive charges
    AS/NZS 1698:2006 Protective helmets for vehicle users
    AS 1841-1985 Portable fire extinguishers - Water (gas container) type
    AS 1216.3-1981 Classification, hazard identification and information systems for dangerous goods - NFPA hazard identification system
    AS 1318-1985 Use of colour for the marking of physical hazards and the identification of certain equipment in industry (known as the SAA Industrial Safety Colour Code)
    AS 1842-1985 Portable fire extinguishers - Water and wet chemical (stored pressure) type
    AS 2336-1992 Meat industry - Hand-held knives
    AS 1680-1976 Code of practice for interior lighting and the visual environment
    AS 2705-1984 Portable cylinders for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) - Safety guide
    AS/NZS 1221:1997 Fire hose reels (Reconfirmed 2020)
    AS 2030.1-1999 The verification, filling, inspection, testing and maintenance of cylinders for storage and transport of compressed gases Cylinders for compressed gases other than acetylene
    AS 1674-1980 Fire precautions in cutting, heating and welding operations
    AS 2206-1978 Rules for safety precautions for vehicle-mounted compartments using expendable refrigerants
    AS 1744-1975 Forms of letters and numerals for road signs (known as Standard alphabets for road signs)
    AS/NZS 1200:2000 Pressure equipment
    AS 1894-1997 The storage and handling of non-flammable cryogenic and refrigerated liquids (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS/NZS 1337:1992 Eye protectors for industrial applications
    AS 1851.4-1992 Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Fire hydrant installations
    AS 1210-1997 Pressure vessels

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    AS 1554.2-1993 Structural steel welding - Stud welding (steel studs to steel)
    AS 1554.2-1993 Structural steel welding - Stud welding (steel studs to steel)
    SAA/SNZ HB62.2:1995 Guidelines for erection of building steelwork Multi storey buildings and structures
    AS/NZS 1554.3:2002 Structural steel welding - Welding of reinforcing steel
    AS/NZS 1554.1:1995 Structural steel welding Welding of steel structures
    AS/NZS 1554.1:2004 Structural steel welding Welding of steel structures
    AS/NZS 3666.2:1995 Air-handling and water systems of buildings - Microbial control Operation and maintenance
    AS 1473.1-2000 Woodprocessing machinery - Primary timber milling machinery
    AS 5239-2011 Examination of ignitable liquids in fire debris
    AS 2647-1994 Biological safety cabinets - Installation and use
    AS 5388.1-2012 Forensic analysis Recognition, recording, recovery, transport and storage of material
    AS 2639-1994 Laminar flow cytotoxic drug safety cabinets - Installation and use
    AS/NZS 1554.4:2004 Structural steel welding - Welding of high strength quenched and tempered steels
    AS 1219-1994 Power presses - Safety requirements
    AS/NZS 3666.2:2011 Air-handling and water systems of buildings - Microbial control Operation and maintenance
    AS/NZS 1554.2:2003 Structural steel welding Stud welding (steel studs to steel)
    AS/NZS 1554.7:2006 Structural steel welding Welding of sheet steel structures
    AS 1796-2001 Certification of welders and welding supervisors (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 1554.5:2011 Structural steel welding Welding of steel structures subject to high levels of fatigue loading
    AS 1627.5-2003 Metal finishing - Preparation and pretreatment of surfaces Pickling (Reconfirmed 2017)
    AS 1796-1993 Certification of welders and welding supervisors
    AS/NZS 1554.5:1995 Structural steel welding Welding of steel structures subject to high levels of fatigue loading
    AS 1627.6-2003 Metal finishing - Preparation and pretreatment of surfaces Chemical conversion treatment of metals (Reconfirmed 2017)
    AS/NZS 1554.4:2010 Structural steel welding Welding of high strength quenched and tempered steels
    AS 1485-1983 Safety and health in workrooms of educational establishments
    AS 2062-1997 Non-destructive testing - Penetrant testing of products and components
    AS/NZS 1554.6:2012 Structural steel welding Welding stainless steels for structural purposes
    SAA HB 9-1994 Occupational personal protection
    AS 3754-1990 Safe application of powder coatings by electrostatic spraying
    AS/NZS 4757:2002 Handling and destruction of drugs
    AS 1627.6-1994 Metal finishing - Preparation and pretreatment of surfaces - Chemical conversion treatment of metals
    AS 1473-1991 Guarding and safe use of woodworking machinery
    AS 4544.1-1999 Non-destructive testing - Eddy current testing for the detection of surface flaws - In non-ferromagnetic metallic products
    AS/NZS 1715:1994 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices
    AS 2830.1-1985 Good laboratory practice - Chemical analysis
    AS 4544-2005 Non-destructive testing - Eddy current testing for the detection of surface flaws - Ferromagnetic and non-ferromagnetic metallic products
    AS/NZS 3666.1:2002 Air-handling and water systems of buildings - Microbial control Design, installation and commissioning
    AS 2727-1997 Chainsaws - Guide to safe working practices
    AS 2661-1983 Vapour degreasing plant - Design, installation and operation - Safety requirements
    AS/NZS 2647:2000 Biological safety cabinets - Installation and use
    AS 1627.5-1994 Metal finishing - Preparation and pretreatment of surfaces - Pickling, descaling and oxide removal
    AS 1473.2-2001 Wood processing machinery - Safety Finishing machinery - Common requirements
    AS/NZS 1554.6:1994 Structural steel welding - Welding stainless steels for structural purposes
    HB 67-1995 Concrete practice on building sites
    AS 1893-1977 Code of practice for the guarding and safe use of metal and paper cutting guillotines
    SAA/SNZ HB32:1995 Control of microbial growth in air-handling and water systems in buildings (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 1554.5:2004 Structural steel welding Welding of steel structures subject to high levels of fatigue loading
    AS 1788.2-1987 Abrasive wheels Selection, care, and use
    AS/NZS 3666.2:2002 Air-handling and water systems of buildings - Microbial control Operation and maintenance
    AS 2714-1993 The storage and handling of hazardous chemical materials - Class 5.2 substances (organic peroxides)
    AS 1554.1-1991 Structural steel welding (known as the SAA Structural Steel Welding Code) - Welding of steel structures
    AS/NZS 1554.1:2000 Structural steel welding Welding of steel structures
    AS 2601-2001 The demolition of structures
    AS 1665-1992 Welding of aluminium structures
    AS/NZS 3666.1:2011 Air-handling and water systems of buildings - Microbial control Design, installation and commissioning
    AS/NZS 1336:1997 Recommended practices for occupational eye protection
    AS/NZS 2843.2:2006 Timber preservation plants Treatment area operation (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 1386.7-1989 Cleanrooms and clean workstations - Installation and use of clean workstations
    AS/NZS 3666.1:1995 Air-handling and water systems of buildings - Microbial control Design, installation and commissioning
    AS/NZS 1554.4:1995 Structural steel welding - Welding of high strength quenched and tempered steels
    AS 2084-1987 Non-destructive testing - Eddy current testing of metal tubes
    AS/NZS 1554.1:2011 Structural steel welding Welding of steel structures
    AS/NZS 1665:2004 Welding of aluminium structures (Reconfirmed 2016)
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