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INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION: HISTORY, POLICIES, PROCEDURES
This report briefly reviews the history, mode of operation, concepts, and current policies of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP). It touches upon the objectives of the Commission’s recommendations, the quantities used, the biological basis of the Commission’s policy,... Read more
MDG 33 Guideline for Design, Commissioning and Maintenance of Drum Winders Part 1 of 2
A guideline for the design and commissioning of drum winders at underground coal mines in New South Wales. Sections are included on ropes, braking systems, mechanical devices, drift haulages, shaft winders, and shaft sinking winders. Chapters on commissioning and testing... Read more
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION OF 19/09/2003 concerning the European schedule of occupational diseases
The Commission of the European Communities recommends that the Member States shall themselves determine the criteria for the recognition of each occupational disease in accordance with the national laws or practices in force. it then lists 10 recommendations for the... Read more
AS 4240.1:2009 Remote Control Systems for Mining Equipment
This Standard specifies requirements for the design, construction, testing, installation, commissioning and modification of remote control systems for mining equipment and machinery. It also recommends safeguarding practices and the provision for training of personnel associated with the operation and... Read more
MDG 33 Guideline for Design, Commissioning and Maintenance of Drum Winders Part 2 of 2
A guideline for the design and commissioning of drum winders at underground coal mines in New South Wales. Sections are included on ropes, braking systems, mechanical devices, drift haulages, shaft winders, and shaft sinking winders. Chapters on commissioning and testing... Read more
Commission on Abandoned Mine Voids and Mine Safety - History of Mine Inundations – Final Report
The Commission s functions, as enumerated in the Governor s Executive Order, were to make recommendations regarding the following ... Read more
Remote Control Systems for Mining Equipment
The objective of this Standard is to provide requirements for designers, manufacturers, users and regulating authorities concerned with the safe use of remote controlled mining equipment in both the coal and metalliferous mining industries. ... Read more
Concept, Design, Construction and Commissioning of Four Wheel Drive Vehicles (To Safely Service Fifty One Kilometres of Overland Conveyors)
Problem The route taken by the Overland Bauxite Conveyor (OBC) is through the Darling Range escarpment, rising over the top of the range and into deep valleys and river systems. To accommodate the range of terrain covered, the OBC is not... Read more
Guidance Note on the Interpretation of Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment [NOHSC: 3008 (1995)] 3rd Edition
The air inhaled at work should not contain chemical agents at concentrations which produce adverse effects on health, safety or well-being. To assist occupational health and safety practitioners, employers and employees or their representatives, and regulatory agencies to secure workplace... Read more
Working Hours Risk management guidelines- Code of Practice
These guidelines are an excerpt from the Commission for Occupational Safety and Health’s Code of practice: Working hours (2006) and should be used in conjunction with the code. ... Read more
Electric Shock from Circuit Breaker
What An electrician received an electric shock when he made direct contact with the load side terminals of a moulded case circuit breaker. Why The circuit breaker had previously been dismantled to fit an internal accessory. The circuit breaker appears to have been... Read more
National Code of Practice for the Safe Handling of Timber Preservatives and Treated Timber
The documents contained in this publication, were prepared by the Timber Preservatives Working Party after consideration of the submissions received by the National Commission during the public comment period.The expectation of the National Commission is that guidance notes will provide... Read more
Code of practice: How to safely remove asbestos
This Code provides practical guidance for persons conducting a business or undertaking who have duties under the WHS Act and WHS Regulations to safely remove asbestos from all workplaces including structures, plant and... Read more
National Standard for Plant [NOHSC:1010 (1994)]
In this standard plant includes any machinery, equipment, appliance, implement or tool. The standard applies to the design, manufacture and supply of plant, and the use of plant in the workplace. Performance requirements are also specified with respect to the... Read more
Water Quality Protection Guidelines No. 1
This guideline has been prepared by the Water and Rivers Commission in consultation with the WA Department of Environmental Protection and the WA Department of Minerals and Energy. Its aim is to provide information on acceptable environmental practices in the... Read more
Water Quality Protection Guidelines No. 2
This guideline has been prepared by the Water and Rivers Commission in consultation with the WA Department of Environmental Protection and the WA Department of Minerals and Energy. It aims to reduce the risk to water resources from tailings... Read more
Water Quality Protection Guidelines No. 3
This guideline has been prepared by the Water and Rivers Commission in consultation with the WA Department of Environmental Protection and the WA Department of Minerals and Energy. It aims to aid in the construction of liners used to... Read more
Water Quality Protection Guidelines No. 4
This guideline has been prepared by the Water and Rivers Commission in consultation with the WA Department of Environmental Protection and the WA Department of Minerals and Energy. It aims to aid in the construction of bores that monitor groundwater... Read more
Water Quality Protection Guidelines No. 6
This guideline has been prepared by the Water and Rivers Commission in consultation with the WA Department of Environmental Protection and the WA Department of Minerals and Energy. It is intended to apply on minesites where water quality may be... Read more
Water Quality Protection Guidelines No. 7
This guideline has been prepared by the Water and Rivers Commission in consultation with the WA Department of Environmental Protection and the WA Department of Minerals and Energy. It applies to all sites where mechanical servicing of mining equipment and... Read more