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17 Accommodation, amenities andtravelThe 1985 Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Actrepealed the whole of the 1976 Victorian ShearersAccommodation Act.In workplaces where accommodation and amenities areprovided by the employer for employees, as is the casewith shearers’ quarters on a property and amenitiesat the shearing shed, the amenities provided areregarded under the OH&S Act as part of the workplace.In this situation the general duty of care of theemployer to provide and maintain for employees aworking environment that is safe and without risks tohealth extends to the accommodation and amenitiesprovided and to travel between the quarters and theshearing shed.17.1 GeneralThe following applies to all accomodation, sleeping, mess, eating, kitchen, bathroom, toilet and laundry areas.Hazard or riskBuildingsWalkways, corridors, passages,building surrounds, steps,stairways. Employees unfamiliarwith layout, especially at night.FireElectrical safetyInsect screeningRisk controlBuildings will be in sound structural condition, habitable, adequatelyventilated and able to cope with temperature extremes.These areas need to be kept free of obstructions and tripping and fallinghazards and kept in good condition. Steps should be in good order withall weather non-slip treads and adequate handrails. These areas will haveadequate lighting at night. Safe entry and exit from buildings is essential.Fireplaces and heaters need to be properly constructed and guarded.Fireplaces and heaters will not be used for drying clothes. Adequatesmoke detectors, fire alarms, extinguishers and emergency exitprocedures and signs need to be in place as necessary.All electrical installations and any electrical modification or maintenancewill comply with relevant current Victorian Regulations and AustralianStandards. Where power is available in sleeping quarters two poweroutlets per person are recommended and appliances such as shaversshould be able to be used safely. Wiring and power leads will be safelyrouted to eliminate tripping and electrical hazards.Doors, windows, chimneys and other openings should be effectivelyscreened against insects.42 Health & Safety in Shearing
17.1 General (continued)The following applies to all accomodation, sleeping, mess, eating, kitchen, bathroom, toilet and laundry areas.Hazard or riskAsbestosCleaningDrinking waterRisk controlAny asbestos hazards arising from asbestos containing products usedin buildings will be addressed in accordance with the Victorian 1992Asbestos Regulations. Asbestos products which are deteriorated, brokenor flaking are an unacceptable risk.Regular and proper cleaning, maintenance and where necessary,disinfecting of all areas to ensure good health and hygiene. Thisparticularly applies in eating, cooking, laundry, bathroom, washing andtoilet areas. Employees have a responsibility to practice good hygiene andhelp keep areas clean. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure areasare properly cleaned. Arrangements for cleaning and maintaining hygieneshould be worked out and agreed upon before shearing starts.Adequate, cool and clean drinking water will be readily availableat all times. See also Section 10.2. Drinking water will be free fromcontamination, for example if water is collected from the shearing shedroof contamination from dust containing chemical residues may bepresent.17.2 Eating and mess areasAdequate seating and tables for all employees will beprovided in mess and eating areas. Adequate seatingwith back support helps reduce stress on the back.There should be adequate ventilation and lightingin mess and eating areas, where heat is frequentlyexperienced during shearing fans or air conditioningshould be considered.There should be a separate and suitable eating areain or adjacent to the shearing shed for health andhygiene reasons. Hand washing facilities are neededat all shearing sheds including an adequate supply ofclean water and soap.Health & Safety in Shearing 43
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Page 7 and 8: 4.2 Duties of employeesAn employee
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Page 20 and 21: 6.6 Wool and press rooms - hazards
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Page 26 and 27: 7.1 Overhead gear and shearing plan
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Page 30 and 31: 7.5 Shearers’ tools and equipment
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Page 34 and 35: 8.2 Shearing and crutchingHazard or
Page 36 and 37: 10 Work in heat and cold10.1 Risks
Page 38 and 39: 12 DustsHazard or riskDusts in the
Page 40 and 41: 14 Diseases from animals (Zoonoses)
Page 42 and 43: 16 First aidArrangements for First
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