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Guidance notes

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pdf_ico Filling LP Gas cylinders from automotive fuel dispensers (GN030)
This guidance note highlights the dangers relating to the illegal filling of these cylinders and the penalties that can apply to this activity.

pdf_ico Safe handling of detonators (GN029)
This guidance note provides a timely reminder to all people working in the mining and explosives industry that detonators pose a significant safety and security risk.

pdf_ico Log landing safety (GN027)
This guidance note will help people working in the forest industry reduce the risk of injury when working on log landings.

pdf_ico Log truck safety (Load construction) (GN026)
This guidance note has been prepared to assist log truck drivers to achieve legislative compliance with load construction standards. It does not matter whether logs are transported on log jinkers, skeletal trailers or tip trucks, the trucks are classed as log trucks therefore the standards are the same.

pdf_ico Tractor mounted slashers and attachments (GN024)
Guidance note on the safe use of tractor mounted slashers and attachments

pdf_ico Digging near gas pipes? (GN023)
Information on what to do if you are digging near gas pipes.

pdf_ico Chainsaw cuts to feet in the forest industry (GN019)
*This information contains a graphic image that could offend some readers*. Guidance note for forestry industry workers on injuries to feet.

pdf_ico Flammable clothing - are you safe? (GN018)
Information on safety risks when wearing flammable clothing.

pdf_ico Director's Guidelines - OHS Access Card Holders (GN017)
Director’s Guidelines on the knowledge, qualifications, experience or training for OHS Access Card holders

pdf_ico Resolving payment disputes in building and construction contracts - Information for claimants (GN016)
This Guide is written for any person considering making a claim under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2009. Importantly, the guide provides an outline of the payment claim process, and further details about costs, timelines and applying for adjudication.

pdf_ico Resolving payment disputes in building and construction contracts - Building and construction industry respondents (GN015)
This Guide is written for members of the building and construction industry and provides vital information on the operation of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2009. Importantly, the guide provides an outline of the payment claim process, including the implications of not responding to a payment claim within 10 business days.

pdf_ico Resolving payment disputes in building and construction contracts - Information for residential home owners (GN014)
This Guide is written for residential home owners and provides vital information on the operation of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2009. Importantly, the guide provides an outline of the payment claim process, including the implications of not responding to a payment claim within 20 business days.

pdf_ico Mobile Plant Outrigger Bases (GN013)
Guidance note Informing on the correct use of outriggers for the safe operation of mobile plant including cranes and concrete boom pumps.

pdf_ico Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (GN012)
This guidance Note clarifies the inspection requirements for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) in accordance with AS2550.10.

pdf_ico Cheater extension bars not to be used by Transport Industry (GN011)
It has become common practice by transport drivers to put extensions (cheater bars) onto the twitch handle to gain extra leverage when tensioning chain type load binders. This is not approved by any manufacturer and can be dangerous.

pdf_ico Mutual recognition of induction cards (GN010)
Information on the mutual recognition of induction cards for the construction industry.

pdf_ico Guidance note - Safety management systems (GN005)
Guidance information on the safety management systems for fireworks

pdf_ico Ammonium Nitrate Guidance Note 4 - Siting of New Facilities (GN004)
This guidance note will provide guidance to regulatory authorities and persons proposing to store SSAN at new facilities in order to achieve adequate separation distances to off-site facilities in line with community expectations for public safety.

pdf_ico Ammonium Nitrate Guidance Note 3 - Agricultural Use (GN003)
These guidance notes apply to primary producers and do not cover the use of ammonium nitrate as a raw material for explosives manufacture.

pdf_ico Ammonium Nitrate Guidance Note 2 - Storage (GN002)
These guidance notes are designed for businesses that store any quantity of (SSAN). This may include manufacturers, the mining industry, agricultural and mining suppliers, importers and exporters.

pdf_ico Ammonium Nitrate Guidance Note 1 - Transport (GN001)
These guidance notes are designed for businesses that transport SSAN. This may include manufacturers, the mining industry, agricultural and mining suppliers, importers and exporters.