AS 1470-1986

1 - AS 1470-1986 HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK - PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
8 - FOREWORD
9 - SECTION 1. SCOPE AND GENERAL
9 - 1.1 SCOPE.
9 - 1.2 PURPOSE.
9 - 1.3 APPLICATION.
9 - 1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
9 - 1.5 DEFINITIONS.
9 - 1.5.1 Accident
9 - 1.5.2 Employees
9 - 1.5.3 Employer
9 - 1.5.4 Guard
9 - 1.5.5 Harmful processes
9 - 1.5.6 Harmful substances
9 - 1.5.7 Hazard
9 - 1.5.8 Health
9 - 1.5.9 Management
9 - 1.5.10 Personal damage
9 - 1.5.11 Reasonably practicable
9 - 1.5.12 Regulatory authority
9 - 1.5.13 Risk
9 - 1.5.14 Safeguard
9 - 1.5.15 Safety
9 - 1.5.16 Safety device
9 - 1.5.17 Shall and should
9 - 1.5.18 Standard procedures
9 - 1.5.19 Workplace
10 - SECTION 2. RESPONSIBILITIES
10 - 2.1 GENERAL.
10 - 2.2 EMPLOYERS.
10 - 2.3 EMPLOYEES.
10 - 2.4 GOVERNMENTS.
11 - 2.5 TRADE UNIONS.
11 - 2.6 DESIGNERS, MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS, AND SUPPLIERS.
11 - 2.7 INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS.
12 - SECTION 3. PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES
12 - 3.1 GENERAL.
12 - 3.2 UNDERSTANDING THE PHENOMENON.
12 - 3.3 DATA SOURCES.
12 - 3.3.1 General.
12 - 3.3.2 Enterprise experience.
12 - 3.3.3 Industry experience.
12 - 3.3.4 Professional and academic experience.
12 - 3.4 PREDICTIONS.
12 - 3.5 DETERMINATION OF PRIORITIES.
12 - 3.6 DETERMINATION OF CHANGES REQUIRED.
12 - 3.7 PROCESS OF CHANGE.
13 - 3.8 COMMUNICATION OF INFORMATION.
13 - 3.9 MEASUREMENT OF CHANGE.
14 - SECTION 4. STRATEGIES FOR CONTROL
14 - 4.1 COORDINATION AND COOPERATION.
14 - 4.2 PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO REDUCE HAZARDS AT SOURCE.
14 - 4.3 LINE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION.
14 - 4.4 SPECIALIST ADVICE.
16 - SECTION 5. ORGANIZATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
16 - 5.1 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY.
16 - 5.2 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACTIVITIES.
16 - 5.3 SAFETY COMMITTEES.
16 - 5.4 SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES.
17 - 5.5 COMMUNICATION.
17 - 5.6 STANDARDS AND GOALS.
17 - 5.6.1 General.
17 - 5.6.2 Standard procedures.
17 - 5.6.3 Goals.
17 - 5.7 WORK METHODS.
17 - 5.7.1 General.
17 - 5.7.2 Planning.
18 - 5.7.3 Monitoring of correct methods.
18 - 5.8 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION.
18 - 5.8.1 General.
18 - 5.8.2 Reporting and analysis.
19 - 5.8.3 Principles.
19 - 5.8.4 Responsibility.
19 - 5.9 EMERGENCY PLANNING.
20 - SECTION 6. PERSONNEL
20 - 6.1 PLACEMENT.
20 - 6.2 PERSONAL DISABILITY.
20 - 6.2.1 General.
20 - 6.2.2 Temporary disability.
20 - 6.2.3 Transitory factors/disabilities.
20 - 6.3 TRAINING.
20 - 6.3.1 General.
20 - 6.3.2 Management training.
20 - 6.3.3 Supervisor training.
20 - 6.3.4 Workplace training.
20 - 6.3.5 Induction.
21 - 6.4 SUPERVISION.
22 - SECTION 7. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
22 - 7.1 GENERAL.
22 - 7.2 SERVICE.
22 - 7.3 STAFF.
22 - 7.4 ROLE OF THE SERVICE.
22 - 7.5 RECORDS.
23 - SECTION 8. WORKPLACES AND THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT
23 - 8.1 GENERAL.
23 - 8.2 WORKING ENVIRONMENT.
23 - 8.2.1 General.
23 - 8.2.2 Working on or in the vicinity of traffic ways.
23 - 8.3 ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS.
23 - 8.3.1 General.
24 - 8.4 ACCESS AND EGRESS.
24 - 8.4.1 General.
24 - 8.4.2 Emergency lighting.
24 - 8.4.3 Emergency exits.
24 - 8.4.4 Restrictions on entry.
24 - 8.4.5 Prevention of falls of persons.
24 - 8.5 PERSONAL AMENITIES.
25 - SECTION 9. MACHINERY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT
25 - 9.1 RESPONSIBILITY.
25 - 9.2 DESIGN AND PROCUREMENT.
25 - 9.3 INSTALLATION.
25 - 9.4 COMMISSIONING AND ACCEPTANCE.
25 - 9.5 TRAINING AND SUPERVISION.
25 - 9.6 OPERATION.
25 - 9.7 MAINTENANCE.
25 - 9.8 PROTECTION.
25 - 9.8.1 Philosophy.
25 - 9.8.2 Protection against personal contact.
25 - 9.8.3 Protection against failure and faulty operation.
25 - 9.8.4 Provision of guards.
26 - 9.8.5 Repair or adjustment.
26 - 9.9 CONTROL OF POWER.
26 - 9.9.1 Standardization.
26 - 9.9.2 Start controls.
26 - 9.9.3 Stop controls.
26 - 9.9.4 Electrical equipment and apparatus.
26 - 9.9.5 Isolating controls.
26 - 9.10 BOILERS, UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS, AND GAS CYLINDERS.
26 - 9.11 HAULING, HAULAGE, ELEVATING AND CONVEYING EQUIPMENT.
26 - 9.11.1 Lifts, hoists, and haulage.
26 - 9.11.2 Conveyors and elevators.
27 - SECTION 10. STORAGE AND HANDLING OF MATERIALS
27 - 10.1 GENERAL.
27 - 10.2 STORAGE OF MATERIAL.
27 - 10.2.1 Location and planning.
27 - 10.2.2 Classification of materials.
27 - 10.2.3 Stacking of materials.
27 - 10.3 MECHANICAL HANDLING OF MATERIAL.
27 - 10.3.1 General.
27 - 10.3.2 Equipment.
27 - 10.3.3 Instructions.
27 - 10.4 MANUAL HANDLING.
27 - 10.4.1 General.
28 - 10.4.2 Prevention.
28 - 10.5 FLOOR AND TRAVELLING WAYS.
28 - 10.5.1 Pavements.
28 - 10.5.2 Layout.
28 - 10.5.3 Traffic control.
28 - 10.6 PIPING AND STORAGE FACILITIES.
28 - 10.6.1 Design and construction.
28 - 10.6.2 Storage and loose bulk materials.
28 - 10.6.3 Entry into storage facilities.
28 - 10.6.4 Identification of pipelines.
29 - SECTION 11. CONTROL OF HARMFUL CHEMICALS
29 - 11.1 GENERAL.
29 - 11.2 HAZARDS.
29 - 11.3 LOCATION, SITE LAYOUT, AND BUILDING DESIGN.
29 - 11.4 PRODUCT DATA SHEETS.
29 - 11.5 WORK PRACTICES.
29 - 11.5.1 Operating instructions and procedures.
30 - 11.5.2 Fire and evacuation procedures.
30 - 11.5.5 Spillage and waste recovery.
30 - 11.5.3 Security.
30 - 11.5.4 Hygiene and health.
30 - 11.5.6 Despatch of chemicals and transport.
31 - SECTION 12. FIRE AND EXPLOSION
31 - 12.1 GENERAL.
31 - 12.2 FIRE PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS.
31 - 12.3 CAUSES OF FIRE AND EXPLOSION.
31 - 12.3.1 Liquids.
31 - 12.3.2 Gases.
31 - 12.3.3 Electrical.
31 - 12.3.4 Explosive atmospheres.
31 - 12.3.5 Static electricity.
32 - 12.3.6 Other causes of fire and explosion.
32 - 12.4 FIRE PREVENTION MEASURES.
32 - 12.4.1 Identification of hazard.
32 - 12.4.2 Prevention measures.
32 - 12.4.3 Fire detection and suppression.
32 - 12.5 FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT.
32 - 12.6 EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES.
33 - SECTION 13. VEHICLE OPERATION
33 - 13.1 GENERAL.
33 - 13.1.1 Inclusion in programs.
33 - 13.1.2 In-plant and work site safely.
33 - 13.1.3 Fleet safety.
33 - 13.1.4 Dispatching.
33 - 13.2 ACCIDENTS HAVING SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES.
33 - 13.3 PROCEDURES.
33 - 13.3.1 Management.
33 - 13.3.2 Policy.
33 - 13.3.3 Driver selection.
34 - 13.3.4 Training.
34 - 13.3.5 Vehicle maintenance and records.
34 - 13.3.6 Journey accidents.
34 - 13.3.7 Influences on driver/operator abilities.
35 - 13.3.8 Driving near work on traffic ways.
36 - SECTION 14. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
36 - 14.1 GENERAL.
36 - 14.2 PURCHASE AND SELECTION.
36 - 14.3 CORRECT USE.
36 - 14.4 EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN EMERGENCY.
37 - APPENDIX A - EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES
39 - APPENDIX B - LIST OF REFERENCED AND RELATED DOCUMENTS

Outlines the general procedures which should be followed, in addition to relevant statutory requirements, to ensure the health and safety and well-being of persons in the workplace. Recommendations are made on responsibilities, principles, techniques and strategies for control, organizational arrangements, placement and training of personnel, supervision, occupational health services, general requirements for the working environment and machinery, plant and equipment, storage and handling of materials, control of harmful chemicals, protection against fire and explosion, vehicle operation and personal protective equipment. An appendix lists the Australian Standards specifying detailed requirements for particular operations and equipment, and includes references to other appropriate reference material.

This standard sets out recommendations aimed at promoting the health, safety and well-being of persons in the workplace.