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Publications

Work PermitsWork Permits
The purpose of a work permit system is to control tasks known to involve hazardous conditions.
PDF: 381KB

Safety in Opal MiningSafety in Opal Mining
MAQOHSC provided funding for the production of this guidebook and companion video to meet a vital information need.
PDF: 2506KB

Quarry Safe HandbookQuarry Safe Handbook
Your pocket-sized booklet providing information on hazards and work instructions for mining and quarrying employees, contractors and site visitors.
PDF: 1324KB

OHS - Making Contracts Work: 4 - High Risk ContractsOHS - Making Contracts Work: 4 - High Risk Contracts
This book should be used for high risk contracts identified using the risk assessment tool.
PDF: 176KB

OHS - Making Contracts Work: 3 - Medium Risk Contracts OHS - Making Contracts Work: 3 - Medium Risk Contracts
This book should be used for medium risk contracts identified using the risk assessment tool.
PDF: 167KB

OHS - Making Contracts Work: 2 - Low Risk ContractsOHS - Making Contracts Work: 2 - Low Risk Contracts
This book should be used for low risk contracts identified using the risk assessment tool.
PDF: 166KB

OHS - Making Contracts Work: 1 - Start HereOHS - Making Contracts Work: 1 - Start Here
This document is an introduction to the Making Contracts Work kit, and provides a risk assessment tool to indicate which book should be used (low, medium or high risk).
PDF: 111KB

Manual Handling Hazard Management Audit Tool Manual Handling Hazard Management Audit Tool
Audit Tool to assist in conducting Manual Handling risk assessments.
PDF: 219KB

Hazardous Substances in QuarriesHazardous Substances in Quarries
This document is a practical guide to simplify identification, assessment and control methods for minimising risks to health.
PDF: 1387KB

First Step ManualFirst Step Manual
This is designed as a starting point for organisations who want to understand and develop simple OHS management systems.
PDF: 1414KB

Contractor Safety ChecklistsContractor Safety Checklists
This kit contains a range of checklists specifically aimed at assisting quarry managers to select and and assess contractors required to perform particular tasks on quarry sites.
PDF: 264KB

A Guide to Conveyor SafetyA Guide to Conveyor Safety
To move large amounts of material requires a lot of energy, and it is this energy which makes conveyors one of the most dangerous items of plant in a quarry.
PDF: 614KB

Hazard Information Sheets

Stretching ExercisesStretching Exercises
Manual Handling brochures - This is a series of five brochures produced by David Nery illustrating several high risk activities in the Mining and Quarrying industry.
PDF: 144KB

Introduction to Manual HandlingIntroduction to Manual Handling
Manual Handling brochures - This is a series of five brochures produced by David Nery illustrating several high risk activities in the Mining and Quarrying industry.
PDF: 289KB

Guidelines for Vehicle SeatingGuidelines for Vehicle Seating
Manual Handling brochures - This is a series of five brochures produced by David Nery illustrating several high risk activities in the Mining and Quarrying industry.
PDF: 243KB

Guidelines for Vehicle AccessGuidelines for Vehicle Access
Manual Handling brochures - This is a series of five brochures produced by David Nery illustrating several high risk activities in the Mining and Quarrying industry.
PDF: 614KB

Guidelines for Shovel Design and UseGuidelines for Shovel Design and Use
Manual Handling brochures - This is a series of five brochures produced by David Nery illustrating several high risk activities in the Mining and Quarrying industry.
PDF: 262KB