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Nationally harmonised publications

This guidance material has been developed as a part of national programs run by the Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities (HWSA) and adopted as nationally harmonised publications. This information is for guidance only and should be read in conjunction with the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995, the Workplace Health and Safety Regulations 1998 and any other relevant legislation.

These are available via the web only. If you are unable to download them or would like an alternative format, please contact our Helpline.

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Quad bikes on farms (PDF, 938.8 KB) Opens Quad bikes on farms in a new window

Quad bikes (four-wheeled motorbikes) are popular and useful machines that help Australian farmers tend to crops and livestock quickly and efficiently. However, quad bikes are also a significant cause of death and injury on farms. Internet only  Web only

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Managing health and safety in food retail (PDF, 450.9 KB) Opens Managing health and safety in food retail in a new window

This handbook aims to assist franchisors develop an effective health and safety system and help franchisees understand how to implement this system in their workplace. Internet only  Web only

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Forklift safety - reducing the risks (PDF, 192.4 KB) Opens Forklift safety - reducing the risks in a new window

This publication focuses on simple safety practices and involvement of everyone in the workplace to help reduce the risk of forklift-related injuries. Internet only  Web only