a task requiring a person to sort objects on a conveyor belt
3 a task requiring a person to sort objects on a conveyor belt
hazard pictogram means a graphical composition, including a symbol plus other graphical elements, that is assigned in the GHS to a hazard class or hazard category.
hazard statement means a statement assigned in the GHS to a hazard class or hazard category describing the nature of the hazards of a hazardous chemical including, if appropriate, the degree of hazard.
Hazchem Code means a Hazchem Code under the ADG Code, also known as an Emergency Action Code.
head or upper body means the area of a person’s body at or above the person’s shoulders.
health monitoring, of a person, means monitoring the person to identify changes in the person’s health status because of exposure to certain substances.
heritage boiler means a boiler that—
was manufactured before 1952; and
is used for a historical purpose or activity, including an activity that is ancillary to a historical activity.
Example—historical activity
a historical display, parade, demonstration or re‑enactment
Example—activity ancillary to a historical activity
restoring, maintaining, modifying, servicing, repairing or housing a boiler used, or to be used, for a historical activity
high risk construction work, for chapter 6 (Construction work)—see section 291.
high risk crystalline silica work, for chapter 7A (Crystalline silica)—see section 418A (1).
high risk diving work—
means work—
carried out in or under water or any other liquid while breathing compressed gas; and
involving 1 or more of the following:
construction work;
Note 1 Par (B) includes some additional construction‑related activities.
Note 2 For construction work generally, see ch 6. Construction work—see s 289.
work of the kind described in section 289 (c) (iv);
inspection work carried out in order to determine whether or not work described in subparagraph (A) or (B) is necessary;
the recovery or salvage of a large structure or large item of plant for commercial purposes; but
does not include minor work carried out in the sea or the waters of a bay or inlet or a marina that involves cleaning, inspecting, maintaining or searching for a vessel or mooring.
high risk work means any work set out in schedule 3 (High risk work licences and classes of high risk work) as being within the scope of a high risk work licence.
high risk work licence means any of the licences listed in schedule 3 (High risk work licences and classes of high risk work).
hoist—
means an appliance intended for raising or lowering a load or people; and
includes an elevating work platform, a mast climbing work platform, personnel and materials hoist, scaffolding hoist and serial hoist; but
does not include a lift or building maintenance equipment.
IBC—see intermediate bulk container.
ignition source means a source of energy capable of igniting flammable or combustible substances.
incidental diving work means general diving work that—
is incidental to the conduct of the business or undertaking in which the diving work is carried out; and
Example
acting underwater is incidental to the business or undertaking of filming
involves limited diving.
independent, in relation to clearance inspections and air monitoring under chapter 8 (Asbestos), means—
not involved in the removal of the asbestos; and
not involved in a business or undertaking involved in the removal of the asbestos;
in relation to which the inspection or monitoring is conducted.
industrial lift truck—
means powered mobile plant, designed to move goods, materials or equipment that is equipped with an elevating load carriage and is in the normal course of use equipped with a load‑holding attachment; but
does not include a mobile crane or earthmoving machinery.
industrial robot means plant that is a multifunctional manipulator and its controllers, capable of handling materials, parts or tools, or specialised devices, through variable programmed motions for the performance of a variety of tasks.
inflatable device (continuously blown) means an amusement device that is an inflatable device that relies on a continuous supply of air pressure to maintain its shape.
in situ asbestos means asbestos or ACM fixed or installed in a structure, equipment or plant, but does not include naturally occurring asbestos.
intermediate bulk container (or IBC)—see the ADG Code.
internal review means internal review under part 11.1 (Review of decisions under this regulation).
in transit, in relation to a thing, means that the thing is—
supplied to, or stored at, a workplace in containers that are not opened at the workplace; and
not used at the workplace; and
kept at the workplace for not more than 5 consecutive days.
lead means lead metal, lead alloys, inorganic lead compounds and lead salts of organic acids.
lead process, for part 7.2 (Lead)—see section 392.
lead process area means a workplace or part of a workplace where a lead process is carried out.
lead risk work, for part 7.2 (Lead)—see section 394.
licence-holder means—
in the case of a high risk work licence—the person who is licensed to carry out the work; or
in the case of an asbestos assessor licence—the person who is licensed—
to carry out air monitoring during asbestos removal work; and
to carry out clearance inspections of asbestos removal work; and
to issue clearance certificates in relation to asbestos removal work; and
to identify the location, type and condition of asbestos or ACM, including by taking samples; and
to assess the risk resulting from the identified asbestos or ACM; and
to advise on how the asbestos or ACM should be managed; and
to report about the work mentioned in paragraphs (i) to (v); or
in the case of an asbestos removal licence—the person conducting the business or undertaking to whom the licence is granted; or
in the case of a major hazard facility licence—the operator of the major hazard facility to whom the licence is granted or transferred.
licensed asbestos assessor means a person who holds an asbestos assessor licence.
licensed asbestos removalist means a person conducting a business or undertaking who is licensed under this regulation to carry out Class A asbestos removal work or Class B asbestos removal work.
licensed asbestos removal work means asbestos removal work for which a Class A asbestos removal licence or Class B asbestos removal licence is required.
licensed electrical worker means a person who holds a licence under the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004, in the class of electrician.
licensed major hazard facility means a major hazard facility that is licensed under part 9.7 (Licensing of major hazard facilities).
lift—
means plant that is, or is intended to be, permanently installed in or attached to a structure, in which people, goods or materials may be raised or lowered within a car or cage, or on a platform and the movement of which is restricted by a guide or guides; and
includes—
a chairlift and stairway lift; and
any supporting structure, machinery, equipment, gear, lift well, enclosures and entrances.
limited diving means diving that does not involve any of the following:
diving to a depth below 30m;
the need for a decompression stop;
the use of mechanical lifting equipment or a buoyancy lifting device;
diving beneath anything that would require the diver to move sideways before being able to ascend;
the use of plant that is powered from the surface;
diving for more than 28 days during a period of 6 months.
limited scientific diving work means general diving work that—
is carried out for the purpose of professional scientific research, natural resource management or scientific research as an educational activity; and
involves only limited diving.
local community, in relation to a major hazard facility, means the community in the surrounding area.
lower explosive limit (LEL), in relation to a flammable gas, vapour or mist, means the concentration of the gas, vapour or mist in air below which the propagation of a flame does not occur on contact with an ignition source.
maintain, in relation to plant or a structure in chapter 5 (Plant and structures), includes repair or servicing of plant or a structure.
major hazard facility means a facility—
at which Schedule 15 chemicals are present or likely to be present in a quantity that exceeds their threshold quantity; or
that is determined by the regulator under part 9.2 (Determinations about major hazard facilities) to be a major hazard facility.
major hazard facility licence means a licence granted under part 9.7 (Licensing of major hazard facilities) in relation to a major hazard facility.
major incident, for chapter 9 (Major hazard facilities)—see section 531.
major incident hazard means a hazard that could cause, or contribute to causing, a major incident.
manifest means a written summary of the hazardous chemicals used, handled or stored at a workplace.
Note See sch 12 (Manifest requirements) for what a manifest must contain.
manifest quantity, in relation to a Schedule 11 hazardous chemical, means the manifest quantity referred to in Schedule 11, table 11.1, column 5 for that hazardous chemical.
mast climbing work platform means a hoist with a working platform used for temporary purposes to raise personnel and materials to the working position by means of a drive system mounted on an extendable mast that may be tied to a structure.
materials hoist means a hoist that—
consists of a car, bucket or platform cantilevered from, and travelling up and down outside, a face of the support of a structure; and
is used for hoisting things and substances but not persons.
mechanical method, for chapter 7A (Crystalline silica)—see section 418A (1).
membrane filter method means the membrane filter method described in the Guidance Note on the Membrane Filter Method for Estimating Airborne Asbestos Fibres [NOHSC:3003 (2005)].
Ministerial Council means a body (however described) that consists of the Minister of the Commonwealth, and the Minister of each State and Territory, who is responsible, or principally responsible, for matters relating to transport.
mixture, for part 7.1 (Hazardous chemicals), means a combination of, or a solution composed of, 2 or more substances that do not react with each other.
mobile crane means a crane capable of travelling over a supporting surface without the need for fixed runways and relying only on gravity for stability.
modification, of a facility—see section 534.
musculoskeletal disorder—
means an injury to, or disease of, the musculoskeletal system, whether occurring suddenly or over time; but
does not include an injury caused by crushing, entrapment or cutting resulting principally from the mechanical operation of plant.
NATA means the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia.
Note The National Association of Testing Authorities is accessible at www.nata.com.au.
NATA-accredited laboratory means a testing laboratory accredited by NATA, or recognised by NATA either solely or with someone else.
naturally occurring asbestos means the natural geological occurrence of asbestos minerals found in association with geological deposits including rock, sediment or soil.
non-friable asbestos means material containing asbestos that is not friable asbestos, including material containing asbestos fibres reinforced with a bonding compound.
Note Non-friable asbestos may become friable asbestos through deterioration (see def friable asbestos).
non‑slewing mobile crane—
means a mobile crane incorporating a boom or jib that cannot be slewed; and
includes—
an articulated mobile crane; and
a locomotive crane; but
does not include vehicle tow trucks.
notice of satisfactory assessment means a notice stating that the person to whom it is issued has successfully completed a specified VET course.
operator, of a facility or a proposed facility—see section 533.
operator protective device, includes a roll‑over protective structure, falling object protective structure, operator restraining device and seat belt.
order‑picking forklift truck, in schedule 3 (High risk work licences and classes of high risk work) and schedule 4 (High risk work licences—competency requirements), means a forklift truck where the operator’s controls are incorporated with the lifting media and elevate with the lifting media.
packaged hazardous chemicals means Schedule 11 hazardous chemicals in a container with—
a capacity not exceeding 500L; or
a net mass not exceeding 500kg.
packing group, for schedule 15—see schedule 15, section 15.1.
passenger ropeway—
means a powered ropeway used for transporting, in a horizontal or inclined plane, passengers moved by a carrier that is—
attached to or supported by a moving rope; or
attached to a moving rope but supported by a standing rope or other overhead structure; and
includes, in relation to the powered ropeway—
the prime mover; and
any associated transmission machinery; and
any supporting structure and equipment; but
does not include the following:
a cog railway;
a cable car running on rails;
a flying fox or similar device;
an elevating system for vehicles or boat style carriers associated with amusement devices.
Example
an elevating system for a log ride or boat flume ride
personal protective equipment means anything used or worn by a person to minimise risk to the person’s health and safety, including air-supplied respiratory equipment.
personnel and materials hoist means a hoist that is—
a cantilever hoist, a tower hoist or several winches configured to operate as a hoist; and
intended to carry goods, materials or people.
pipeline means pipe work that crosses a boundary of a workplace, beginning or ending at the nearest fluid or slurry control point (along the axis of the pipeline) to the boundary.
pipe work means a pipe or assembly of pipes, pipe fittings, valves and pipe accessories used to convey a hazardous chemical.
placard means a sign or notice—
displayed or intended for display in a prominent place, or next to a container or storage area for hazardous chemicals at a workplace; and
that contains information about the hazardous chemical stored in the container or storage area.
placard quantity, in relation to a Schedule 11 hazardous chemical, means the placard quantity referred to in Schedule 11, table 11.1 column 4 for the Schedule 11 hazardous chemical.
plant, in part 5.2 (Additional duties relating to registered plant and plant designs) and part 5.3 (Registration of plant designs and items of plant), includes a structure.
platform height, in relation to an inflatable device (continuously blown), means the height of the highest part of the device designed to support persons using it (the platform), as measured from the surface supporting the device to the top surface of the platform when the device is inflated but unloaded.
porcelain product, for chapter 7A (Crystalline silica)—see section 418A (1).
portal boom crane means a boom crane or a jib crane that is mounted on a portal frame that, in turn, is supported on runways along which the crane travels.
powered mobile plant means plant that is provided with some form of self‑propulsion that is ordinarily under the direct control of an operator.
precautionary statement means a phrase prescribed by the GHS that describes measures that are recommended to be taken to prevent or minimise—
the adverse effects of exposure to a hazardous chemical; or
improper handling of a hazardous chemical.
presence-sensing safeguarding system includes—
a sensing system that uses 1 or more forms of radiation either self‑generated or otherwise generated by pressure; and
the interface between the final switching devices of the sensing system and the machine primary control elements; and
the machine stopping capabilities, by which the presence of a person or part of a person within the sensing field will cause the dangerous parts of a machine to be brought to a safe state.
present or likely to be present, in relation to hazardous chemicals, including Schedule 15 chemicals, at a facility or proposed facility—see section 532.
pressure equipment means boilers, pressure vessels and pressure piping.
pressure piping—
means an assembly of pipes, pipe fittings, valves and pipe accessories subject to internal or external pressure and used to contain or convey fluid or to transmit fluid pressure; and
includes distribution headers, bolting, gaskets, pipe supports and pressure containing accessories; but
does not include a boiler or pressure vessel.
pressure vessel—
means a vessel subject to internal or external pressure; and
includes—
interconnected parts and components, valves, gauges and other fittings up to the first point of connection to connecting piping; and
fired heaters; and
gas cylinders; but
does not include a boiler or pressure piping.
primary emergency service organisation means fire and rescue service.
Note Fire and rescue service—see the Legislation Act, dictionary, pt 1.
principal contractor, in relation to a construction project, for chapter 6 (Construction work)—see section 293.
process, for chapter 7A (Crystalline silica)—see section 418A (1).
processing, in relation to engineered stone, for part 7A.3 (Engineered stone)—see section 418E.
product identifier means the name or number used to identify a product on a label or in a safety data sheet.
prohibited carcinogen means a substance—
listed in schedule 10, table 10.1, column 2; and
present in a concentration of—
for a solid or liquid—0.1% or more, determined as a weight/weight (w/w) concentration; and
for a gas—0.1% or more, determined as a volume/volume (v/v) concentration.
proposed facility means—
an existing workplace that is to become a facility due to the introduction of Schedule 15 chemicals; or
a facility that is being designed or constructed.
proposed major hazard facility means—
an existing facility or other workplace that is to become a major hazard facility due to the introduction of Schedule 15 chemicals or the addition of further Schedule 15 chemicals; or
a major hazard facility that is being designed or constructed.
psychosocial hazard, for division 3.2.11 (Psychosocial risks)—see section 55A.
psychosocial risk, for division 3.2.11 (Psychosocial risks)—see section 55B.
quantity, for chapter 7 (Hazardous chemicals), means—
for a hazardous chemical that is not a liquid or a gas or a gas under pressure and is in a container or storage or handling system—the mass in kilograms of the hazardous chemical in the container or storage or handling system; and
for a hazardous chemical that is a liquid and is not a gas under pressure and is in a container or storage or handling system—the net capacity in litres of the container or storage or handling system; and
for a hazardous chemical that is a gas or gas under pressure in a container or storage or handling system—the water capacity in litres of the container or storage or handling system; and
for a hazardous chemical that is not a liquid and is in bulk and not in a container—the undivided mass in kilograms; and
for a hazardous chemical that is a thing and is not a gas—the net capacity of the part of the thing that comprises a hazardous chemical.
reach stacker means a powered reach stacker that incorporates an attachment for lifting and lowering a shipping container.
reciprocating steam engine—
means equipment that is driven by steam acting on a piston causing the piston to move; and
includes an expanding (steam) reciprocating engine.
registered medical practitioner means a doctor.
Note Doctor—see the Legislation Act, dictionary, pt 1.
registered training organisation (RTO) means a training organisation listed as a registered training organisation on the National Register established under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (Cwlth).
Note The National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (Cwlth) does not need to be notified under the Legislation Act because s 47 (5) does not apply (see s 15 and Legislation Act, s 47 (7)). The Act is available at www.legislation.gov.au.
research chemical means a substance or mixture that—
is manufactured in a laboratory for genuine research; and
is not for use or supply for a purpose other than analysis or genuine research.
respirable asbestos fibre means an asbestos fibre that—
is less than 3µm wide; and
is more than 5µm long; and
has a length to width ratio of more than 3:1.
respiratory protective equipment, for chapter 7A (Crystalline silica)—see section 418A (1).
restricted carcinogen means a substance—
listed in Schedule 10, table 10.2, column 2 for a use listed in column 3; and
present in a concentration of—
for a solid or liquid—0.1% or more, determined as a weight/weight (w/w) concentration; and
for a gas—0.1% or more, determined as a volume/volume (v/v) concentration.
retailer means a person whose principal business is supplying consumer products to members of the public who are not engaged in the further supply of those products.
rigging work means—
the use of mechanical load shifting equipment and associated gear to move, place or secure a load using plant, equipment or members of a structure to ensure the stability of those members; or
the setting up or dismantling of cranes or hoists.
RTO (registered training organisation)—see registered training organisation.
safe oxygen level means a minimum oxygen content in air of 19.5% by volume under normal atmospheric pressure and a maximum oxygen content in air of 23.5% by volume under normal atmospheric pressure.
safety data sheet means a safety data sheet prepared under section 330 (Manufacturer or importer to prepare and provide safety data sheets) or section 331 (Safety data sheets—research chemical, waste product or sample for analysis).
Safe Work Australia means Safe Work Australia established under the Safe Work Australia Act 2008 (Cwlth), section 5.
Note The Safe Work Australia Act 2008 (Cwlth) does not need to be notified under the Legislation Act because s 47 (5) does not apply (see s 15 and Legislation Act, s 47 (7)). The Act is available at www.legislation.gov.au.
safe work method statement means—
in relation to electrical work on energised electrical equipment—a safe work method statement prepared under section 161 (How the work is to be carried out); and
in relation to high risk construction work—a safe work method statement mentioned in section 299 (Safe work method statement required for high risk construction work) (as revised under section 302 (Review of safe work method statement)).
scaffold means a temporary structure specifically erected to support access or working platforms.
scaffolding work means erecting, altering or dismantling a temporary structure that is or has been erected to support a platform and from which a person or object could fall more than 4m from the platform or the structure.
Schedule 11 hazardous chemical means a hazardous chemical or combination of hazardous chemicals specified in schedule 11, table 11.1.
Schedule 15 chemical means a hazardous chemical that—
is specified in schedule 15, table 15.6.2; or
belongs to a class, type or category of hazardous chemicals specified in schedule 15, table 15.6.3.
self‑erecting tower crane means a crane—
that is not disassembled into a tower element and a boom or jib element in the normal course of use; and
where the erection and dismantling processes are an inherent part of the crane’s function.
SEMSOG—see the Emergencies Act 2004, section 141 (Security and Emergency Management Senior Officials Group).
shaft means a vertical or inclined way or opening, from the surface downwards or from any underground working, the dimensions of which (apart from the perimeter) are less than its depth.
signal word means the word ‘danger’ or ‘warning’ used on a label to indicate to a label reader the relative severity level of a hazard, and to alert the reader to a potential hazard, under the GHS.
sintered stone, for chapter 7A (Crystalline silica)—see section 418A (1).
slewing mobile crane means a mobile crane incorporating a boom or jib that can be slewed, but does not include the following when configured for crane operation:
a front‑end loader;
a backhoe;
an excavator;
other earth moving equipment.
slinging techniques means the exercising of judgment in relation to the suitability and condition of lifting gear and the method of slinging, by consideration of the nature of the load, its mass and its centre of gravity.
specified VET course means—
in relation to general construction induction training—the VET course Work Safely in the Construction Industry or a corresponding subsequent VET accredited course; or
in relation to Class A asbestos removal work—the VET course Remove friable asbestos; or
in relation to Class B asbestos removal work—the VET course Remove non-friable asbestos; or
in relation to the supervision of asbestos removal work—the VET course Supervise asbestos removal; or
in relation to asbestos assessor work—the VET course Conduct asbestos assessment associated with removal; or
in relation to high risk work—the relevant VET course specified in schedule 4.
Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons means the current Poisons Standard under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cwlth).
steam turbine means equipment that is driven by steam acting on a turbine or rotor to cause a rotary motion.
stone‑substitute material, for chapter 7A (Crystalline silica)—see section 418A (1).
structure, for chapter 6 (Construction work)—see section 290.
subsidiary risk, for schedule 15—see schedule 15, section 15.1.
substance, in part 7.1 (Hazardous chemicals), means a chemical element or compound in its natural state or obtained or generated by a process—
including any additive necessary to preserve the stability of the element or compound and any impurities deriving from the process; but
excluding any solvent that may be separated without affecting the stability of the element or compound, or changing its composition.
surrounding area, in relation to a facility, means the area surrounding the facility in which the health and safety of persons could potentially be adversely affected by a major incident occurring.
suspended scaffold means a scaffold incorporating a suspended platform that is capable of being raised or lowered when in use.
technical name, in the definition of chemical identity, means a name that is—
ordinarily used in commerce, regulations and codes to identify a substance or mixture, other than an International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry or Chemical Abstracts Service name; and
recognised by the scientific community.
temporary work platform means—
a fixed, mobile or suspended scaffold; or
an elevating work platform; or
a mast climbing work platform; or
a work box supported by a crane, hoist, forklift truck or other form of mechanical plant; or
building maintenance equipment, including a building maintenance unit; or
a portable or mobile fabricated platform; or
any other temporary platform that—
provides a working area; and
is designed to prevent a fall.
theatrical performance means acting, singing, playing a musical instrument, dancing or otherwise performing literary or artistic works or expressions of traditional custom or folklore.
threshold quantity, in relation to a Schedule 15 chemical, means—
the threshold quantity of a specific hazardous chemical as determined under schedule 15, section 15.3; or
the aggregate threshold quantity of 2 or more hazardous chemicals as determined under schedule 15, section 15.4.
tower crane—
means a boom crane or a jib crane mounted on a tower structure; and
in schedule 3 (High risk work licences and classes of high risk work)—
for a jib crane—means the crane may be a horizontal or luffing jib type crane; and
means the tower structure may be demountable or permanent; but
does not include a self‑erecting tower crane.
tractor—
means a motor vehicle, whether wheeled or track mounted, designed to provide power and movement to any attached machine or implement by a transmission shaft, belt or linkage system; but
does not include earthmoving machinery.
trench means a horizontal or inclined way or opening—
the length of which is greater than its width and greater than or equal to its depth; and
that commences at and extends below the surface of the ground; and
that is open to the surface along its length.
tunnel means an underground passage or opening that—
is approximately horizontal; and
commences at the surface of the ground or at an excavation.
UN number—see the ADG Code, Attachment 2.
vehicle hoist means a device to hoist vehicles designed to provide access for under‑chassis examination or service.
vehicle loading crane means a crane mounted on a vehicle for the purpose of loading and unloading the vehicle.
VET course—see the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (Cwlth).
Note The National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (Cwlth) does not need to be notified under the Legislation Act because s 47 (5) does not apply (see s 15 and Legislation Act, s 47 (7)). The Act is available at www.legislation.gov.au.
wet dust suppression method, for chapter 7A (Crystalline silica)—see section 418A (1).
WHS management plan, in relation to a construction project, means a management plan prepared or revised under part 6.4 (Additional duties of principal contractor).
work box means a personnel carrying device, designed to be suspended from a crane, to provide a working area for a person elevated by and working from the device.
work positioning system means any plant or structure, other than a temporary work platform, that enables a person to be positioned and safely supported at a location for the duration of the relevant work being carried out.
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