Guide to safety in wood products manufacturing industry

What it contains

This guide outlines the occupational health and safety (OHS) duties of wood product manufacturers to manage and eliminate injury risks among employees. It explains:

• how to identify, assess and control risks
• safe working systems for machinery and equipment
• safe working systems for handling equipment
• employer responsibilities to inspect, review and maintain equipment
• how to manage environmental risks, like noise, hazardous substances and workplace layout