Guides

Safe work method statements

A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) documents a process for identifying and controlling health and safety hazards and risks. PCBU must prepare a safe work method statement prior to commencing any high risk construction work.

Concrete pumping plant issues

Concrete pumping plant has a high risk level therefore it is extremely important to use plant that is manufactured and maintained to high standards.

Safety Leadership Challenge: Supply chain briefing

Presentation

Asbestos industry case study - Presentation Slides

Natalie Barber, Asbestos Disease Support Society

Technology and MSDs in Construction

Presentation 2: from the Musculoskeletal Disorders Symposium 2017.

The Regulator’s response to occupational lung disease - Presentation Slides

The Regulator’s response to occupational lung disease - presentation deck by Brad Bick of Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.

Construction industry case study - Presentation Slides

Gelly Augostis, HBW Construction

Concrete pumping - Clean out procedures

Cleaning out concrete pumping equipment can be a highly hazardous operation if correct safety procedures are not used.

Update on compliance and enforcement of asbestos laws - Presentation Slides

Presentation slides by Dr Peter McGarry PhD, A/Director (Asbestos Unit) and Chief Safety Advisor (Asbestos).

High Rise Construction industry hotspot

The most common injuries to workers in the construction industry based on accepted workers’ compensation claims.

D2 Information Paper – Requirements to supervise demolition work

This information paper states the competencies a person must have to be regarded as competent to supervise demolition work.

Construction Industry Forum 2019 Presentation

WHSQ Update