Respirator selection tool

This tool has been developed to help workplaces find the right respirator for their employees and help manage their respiratory protection programme

Respiratory Protective Equipment videos

These videos show how to properly use a disposable P2/N95 respirator (dust mask) or a half face or half mask respirator.

Respiratory health and silica dust levels in the extractive industry

This report from 2003 brings together two separate but related investigations, the National Dust Project and the Respiratory System Survey, each of which were carried out as part of the day to day work of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH).

Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)

Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is a type of personal protective equipment (PPE) that protects people from breathing in substances hazardous to health.

We provide advice for businesses and workers, guidance on respiratory protection and a respiratory selection tool to help workplaces find the right respirator for their workers.

Toolbox Talk 2: Welding work keeping safe

This toolbox talk covers local exhaust ventilation and respiratory protective equipment which are controls that can be used to protect workers health.

Hazeldine Construction

When an improvement notice came in from WorkSafe, Hazeldine Construction knew it was time to evaluate how they managed airborne risks and what Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) they were providing their team.

Hazeldine Construction

When an improvement notice came in from WorkSafe, Hazeldine Construction knew it was time to evaluate how they managed airborne risks and what Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) they were providing their team.

Advice for businesses

This quick guide is for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) and it explains some factors to consider when providing your workers with RPE.

Advice for workers

This quick guide is for workers who use RPE at work.

Preventing harm from hydrogen sulphide

Hydrogen sulphide (H₂S) is a highly toxic, colourless gas which occurs in a variety of natural and industrial settings. This quick guide provides information on the risks and effects of exposure to hydrogen sulphide, where it can be found, and how to manage the risks.

General risk and workplace management – part 1

Part 1 of guidance on the Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016.

Particular hazardous work (Notifiable works)

You must provide WorkSafe with 24 hours' notice of work that is particularly hazardous.

GH Stephen Investments Limited

What to know when using insecticides containing organophosphates or carbamates (OPCs)

This guide sets out OPCs’ effects on human health and what you can do to minimise the risk.

Working safely with chemicals and fuels on farms

This good practice guideline helps farmers comply with the health, safety and environmental laws for chemicals and fuels.

Safe sheep shearing guide

The purpose of these guidelines provide advice on how to keep people safe in the shearing industry.

Managing health and safety: A guide for farmers

These guidelines will help reduce the risk of injuries and fatalities by providing practical guidance on farm health and safety

Appendix 7: Standards and qualifications

Appendix 1: Glossary

3.0 Introduction to HSWA

More information and resources for 'Safe practice for forestry and harvesting operations'

The resources and links referred to in Approved code of practice: Safe practice for forestry and harvesting operations are listed on this page.

Maintenance of trees around powerlines

This approved code of practice trees describes minimum standards and preferred work practices for work on trees near power lines.

Forestry guidance: Worker information sheets

Get quick-read information sheets if you work in forestry.

Managing asbestos in your building or workplace

Guidance for businesses, commercial and residential landlords, body corporates, and information on asbestos management plans.

Asbestos videos – PPE, RPE, and decontamination

How to wear, dispose of, and decontaminate clothing and equipment after working around asbestos.

Asbestos

Find out more about managing and working with asbestos.

Non-friable asbestos removal – safe work practices

These information sheets set out safe work practices for removing non-friable asbestos.

Protective clothing and equipment for working with or near asbestos

This guidance provides information about personal protective equipment (PPE) for working with or near asbestos.