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WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (NATIONAL UNIFORM LEGISLATION) REGULATIONS 2011
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Schedule 15 chemical means a hazardous chemical that:
(a) is specified in Schedule 15, table 15.1; or
(b) belongs to a class, type or category of hazardous chemicals
specified in Schedule 15, table 15.2.
self-erecting tower crane means a crane:
(a) that is not disassembled into a tower element and a boom or
jib element in the normal course of use; and
(b) where the erection and dismantling processes are an inherent
part of the crane's function.
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.
silica risk control plan means, in relation to the processing of a
CSS that is high risk, a silica risk control plan prepared under
regulation 529CB.
sintered stone does not include a product that contains resin.
slewing mobile crane means a mobile crane incorporating a boom
or jib that can be slewed, but does not include:
(a) a front end loader; or
(b) a backhoe; or
(c) an excavator; or
(d) other earth moving equipment;
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when configured for crane operation.
slinging techniques means the exercising of judgement 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:
(a) in relation to general construction induction training – the VET
course Work Safely in the Construction Industry or a
corresponding subsequent VET accredited course; or
(b) in relation to Class A asbestos removal work – the VET course
Remove friable asbestos; or
(c) in relation to Class B asbestos removal work – the VET course
Remove non-friable asbestos; or
(d) in relation to the supervision of asbestos removal work – the
VET course Supervise asbestos removal; or
(e) in relation to asbestos assessor work – the VET course
Conduct asbestos assessment associated with removal; or
(f) in relation to high risk work – the relevant VET course
specified in Schedule 4.
steam turbine means equipment that is driven by steam acting on
a turbine or rotor to cause a rotary motion.
structure, for Chapter 6, see regulation 290.
substance, for Part 7.1, means a chemical element or compound
in its natural state or obtained or generated by a process:
(a) including any additive necessary to preserve the stability of
the element or compound and any impurities deriving from the
process; but
(b) excluding any solvent that may be separated without affecting
the stability of the element or compound, or changing its
composition.
supplier, in relation to plant, a substance or a structure, has the
same meaning as it has in section 25 of the Act.
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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 chemical identity, means a
name that is:
(a) 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
(b) recognised by the scientific community.
temporary work platform means:
(a) a fixed, mobile or suspended scaffold; or
(b) an elevating work platform; or
(c) a mast climbing work platform; or
(d) a work box supported by a crane, hoist, forklift truck or other
form of mechanical plant; or
(e) building maintenance equipment, including a building
maintenance unit; or
(f) a portable or mobile fabricated platform; or
(g) any other temporary platform that:
(i) provides a working area; and
(ii) is designed to prevent a fall.
the Act means the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform
Legislation) Act 2011.
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:
(a) the threshold quantity of a specific hazardous chemical as
determined under Schedule 15, clause 3; or
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(b) the aggregate threshold quantity of 2 or more hazardous
chemicals as determined under Schedule 15, clause 4.
tower crane means:
(a) a crane that has a boom or a jib mounted on a tower structure;
and
(b) in Schedule 3:
(i) the crane, if a jib crane, may be a horizontal or luffing jib
type; and
(ii) 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.
transitional period, see regulation 394A.
trench means a horizontal or inclined way or opening:
(a) the length of which is greater than its width and greater than or
equal to its depth; and
(b) that commences at and extends below the surface of the
ground; and
(c) that is open to the surface along its length.
tunnel means an underground passage or opening that:
(a) is approximately horizontal; and
(b) commences at the surface of the ground or at an excavation.
UN number has the same meaning as it has in Attachment 2 of the
ADG Code.
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 has the same meaning as it has in the National
Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (Cth).
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WHS management plan, in relation to a construction project,
means a management plan prepared or revised under Part 6.4.
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.
(2) Unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) a reference in these Regulations to a Chapter by a number
must be construed as reference to the Chapter, designated by
that number, of these Regulations; and
(b) a reference in these Regulations to a Part by a number must
be construed as reference to the Part, designated by that
number, of these Regulations.