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Construction
BASIX
* The Building Sustainability Index (BASIX)
* BASIX is implemented under the Environmental Planning and Assessment ACT
* BASIX aim to reduce water and energy consumption in homes across NSW
Construction basics
* ACT- general laws
* BCA- building code Australia
* NCC- National Construction Code
* Standards is the bare minimum e.g. 40mm concrete cover
* SWMS- Safe Work Method Statement (steps to complete talks safetly
OH&S
* WHS: Workplace Health and Safety
* Risk: The probability that a person will be harmed or experience an adverse health effect if exposed to a hazard.
* Hazard: Anything that has the potential to harm a person.
* Hazard Categories:
* Acute Hazard: A hazard where short term exposure causes an injury or sickness (Burns, Cuts, etc.)
* Chronic Hazard: A hazard where long term exposure causes an injury or illness (Respiratory, Cancer, etc.)
* Correct Lifting technique:
1. Size up load
2. Position Feet
3. Obtain good grip
4. Knees bent and back straight
5. Head up and Chin in
6. Keep arms in
* Main Types of Hazards :
* Physical (Noise, Vibration, Manual Labor)
* Chemical (Gas, Vapor, Dust, Fumes)
* Biological (Insect/Animals, Fungi)
* Risk Control:
7. Elimination
8. Substitution
9. Isolation
10. Engineering Controls
11. Admin Controls
12. PPE
* PPE (Personal Protective Equipment): Last line of defense
* WMS (Work Method Statement): Contains the steps to perform a task properly and safely (it usually contains the potential risks of the task that has been assessed and categorized)
* MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) Contains composition and name of the chemical and also gives safe use and first aid.
Fire safety
* Fire...
BASIX
* The Building Sustainability Index (BASIX)
* BASIX is implemented under the Environmental Planning and Assessment ACT
* BASIX aim to reduce water and energy consumption in homes across NSW
Construction basics
* ACT- general laws
* BCA- building code Australia
* NCC- National Construction Code
* Standards is the bare minimum e.g. 40mm concrete cover
* SWMS- Safe Work Method Statement (steps to complete talks safetly
OH&S
* WHS: Workplace Health and Safety
* Risk: The probability that a person will be harmed or experience an adverse health effect if exposed to a hazard.
* Hazard: Anything that has the potential to harm a person.
* Hazard Categories:
* Acute Hazard: A hazard where short term exposure causes an injury or sickness (Burns, Cuts, etc.)
* Chronic Hazard: A hazard where long term exposure causes an injury or illness (Respiratory, Cancer, etc.)
* Correct Lifting technique:
1. Size up load
2. Position Feet
3. Obtain good grip
4. Knees bent and back straight
5. Head up and Chin in
6. Keep arms in
* Main Types of Hazards :
* Physical (Noise, Vibration, Manual Labor)
* Chemical (Gas, Vapor, Dust, Fumes)
* Biological (Insect/Animals, Fungi)
* Risk Control:
7. Elimination
8. Substitution
9. Isolation
10. Engineering Controls
11. Admin Controls
12. PPE
* PPE (Personal Protective Equipment): Last line of defense
* WMS (Work Method Statement): Contains the steps to perform a task properly and safely (it usually contains the potential risks of the task that has been assessed and categorized)
* MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) Contains composition and name of the chemical and also gives safe use and first aid.
Fire safety
* Fire...