using PPE, for example vibration absorbing gloves may assist in dampening vibration. Manual tasks WHS Regulation 60 Managing risks to health and safety As a PCBU, you must manage risks to health and safety relating to a musculoskeletal disorder associated with a hazardous manual task. Abrasive blasting may result in musculoskeletal disorders from performing hazardous manual tasks, for example: back strain from lifting or pushing muscle strain from working in awkward positions strain from hose whip, and Occupational Overuse Syndrome from controlling the blast hose. Ways of reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders include: plant and hoses which are tied to prevent hose whip reducing the amount of force necessary to perform tasks, for example fixing wheels to heavy equipment, and moving heavy objects into and out of blasting chambers by using specially designed equipment ensuring workers do not have to perform manual tasks in excess of their capability, and job rotation. Further information on how to manage the risks of hazardous manual tasks can be found in the Code of Practice: . Confined spaces WHS Regulation 66 Managing risks to health and safety As a PCBU, you must manage the risks to health and safety associated with a confined space at a workplace, including risks associated with entering, working in, on or in the vicinity of a confined space (including a risk of a person inadvertently entering a confined space). Hazards that may be encountered in a confined space include: flammable gases or vapours, toxic gases or vapours, flammable, combustible or toxic liquids or solids, or potentially explosive dusts oxygen deficiency or excess physical agents, for example thermal extremes, radiation, noise or flooding engulfment, and mechanical equipment. A wide range of injuries can be sustained from working in a confined space including: burns
using PPE, for example vibration absorbing gloves may assist in dampening vibration. Manual tasks WHS Regulation 60 Managing risks to health and safety As a PCBU, you must manage risks to health and safety relating to a musculoskeletal disorder associated with a hazardous manual task. Abrasive blasting may result in musculoskeletal disorders from performing hazardous manual tasks, for example: back strain from lifting or pushing muscle strain from working in awkward positions strain from hose whip, and Occupational Overuse Syndrome from controlling the blast hose. Ways of reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders include: plant and hoses which are tied to prevent hose whip reducing the amount of force necessary to perform tasks, for example fixing wheels to heavy equipment, and moving heavy objects into and out of blasting chambers by using specially designed equipment ensuring workers do not have to perform manual tasks in excess of their capability, and job rotation. Further information on how to manage the risks of hazardous manual tasks can be found in the Code of Practice: . Confined spaces WHS Regulation 66 Managing risks to health and safety As a PCBU, you must manage the risks to health and safety associated with a confined space at a workplace, including risks associated with entering, working in, on or in the vicinity of a confined space (including a risk of a person inadvertently entering a confined space). Hazards that may be encountered in a confined space include: flammable gases or vapours, toxic gases or vapours, flammable, combustible or toxic liquids or solids, or potentially explosive dusts oxygen deficiency or excess physical agents, for example thermal extremes, radiation, noise or flooding engulfment, and mechanical equipment. A wide range of injuries can be sustained from working in a confined space including: burns