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List of Guidance Notes

• Guidance Note on the Membrane Filter Method for Estimating Airborne Asbestos Fibres 2nd Edition [NOHSC:3003(2005)] (PDF 1.49MB)

• Guidance Note on the Interpretation of Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment 3rd Edition [NOHSC:3008(1995)] (HTML)

• Guidance Note on the membrane Filter Method for the Estimation of Airborne Synthetic Mineral Fibres [NOHSC:3006(1989)]  (PDF 2.69MB)

• Guidance Note for the Control of scheduled carcinogenic substances - Model Regulation (PDF 44kB)

• Guidance Note for Placarding Stores for Dangerous Goods and Specified Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:3009(1990)] (PDF 2.32MB)

• Guidance Note for the Development of Tertiary Level Courses for Professional Education in Occupational Health and Safety [NOHSC:3020(1994)] (PDF 95kB)

• Guidance Note for the Elimination of Environmental Tobacco Smoke in the Workplace [NOHSC:3019(2003)] (PDF 638kB)

• Guidance Note for the Safe Use of Ethylene Oxide in Sterilisation/Fumigation Processes [NOHSC:3016(1992)] (PDF 51kB)

• Guidance Note for the Assessment of Health Risks Arising from Hazardous Substances in the Workplace [NOHSC:3017(1994)] (PDF 142kB)

• Guidance Note for the Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances in the Retail Sector [NOHSC:3018(1994)] (PDF 580kB)

• Guidance Note For The Prevention Of Occupational Overuse Syndrome In The Manufacturing Industry [NOHSC:3015(1996)] (PDF 1.28MB)

• Guidance Note for Manual Handling in the Retail Industry [NOHSC:3014(1992)] (PDF 1.20MB)

• Guidance Note for the Best Practice Rehabilitation Management of Occupational Injuries and Diseases [NOHSC:3021(1995)] (PDF 807kB)

• Guidance Note For The Prevention Of Occupational Overuse Syndrome In The Manufacturing Industry [NOHSC:3015(1996)] (PDF 1.28MB)

• Guidance Note for the Safe Handling of Timber Preservatives and Treated Timber [NOHSC:3007(1989)] (PDF 119kB)

• Guidance Note for the Protection of Workers from Ultraviolet Radiation in Sunlight [NOHSC:3012(1991)] (PDF 304kB)

• Guidance on the Principles of Safe Design for Work (PDF 780kB) 

• Guideline - Integrating OHS competencies into national industry competency standards (PDF 278 kB)

•  Guidelines for Health Surveillance [NOHSC:7039(1995)] (PDF 1.82 MB)

• Recommendations for limiting exposure to ionizing radiation (1995) [NOHSC:3022(1995)] (PDF 292kB)

• National Guidelines for OHS Competency Standards for the Operation of Loadshifting Equipment and Other Types of Specified Equipment [NOHSC: 7019 (1992)] (PDF 208KB)