Activity+5+–+Codes+of+Practice

Task:
List the names of **Codes of Practice** that you think are relevant to your workplace or industry. You can search for them at: If you’re not sure which Codes are relevant, discuss this with a work colleague or supervisor, another student or your teacher.
 * WorkCover www.workcover.nsw.gov.au (NSW)
 * Standards Australia www.standards.com.au (national)
 * Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) www.ascc.gov.au (national)

Response:
Working as a deckhand on the charter boats //MV Deerubbun// and //MV Tribal Warrior//, the following Codes of Practice were relevant:

As a deckhand I often had to handle large objects such as gangways, ladders and large containers.
 * [|Manual Handling National Code of Practice [NOHSC:2005(1990) ]]

When berthing and unberthing, correct posture and procedure must be followed by the deckhand while using lines to secure or make free the vessel. Failure to do so could result in repetitive strain injuries due to the forces involved
 * [|Prevention of occupational overuse syndrome: Code of practice]

While working on the MV Tribal Warrior I was exposed to timber preservatives such as Coelan which we used for treating the gunwales and superstructure of the vessel
 * [|Safe handling of timber preservatives and treated timber: Code of practice]

On every boat I have worked on, fuel and other dangerous goods have been stored in a safe place and handled with care.
 * [|Storage and handling of dangerous goods: Code of practice]

As a deckhand I was expected to understand and make minor repairs to the 24v auxilliaries of the vessel. These included low voltage systems such as cabin lighting, audio visual equipment and navigational instruments
 * [|Low voltage electrical work: Code of practice]

As a deckhand I constantly had to assess risks that were present on the vessel to prevent injury to passengers and employees alike.
 * [|Risk assessment: Code of practice]

While working on the harbour in the cooler months, warm, waterproof clothing was essential to prevent hypothermia should I become wet or fall overboard.
 * [|Work in hot or cold environments: Code of practice]

Dangerous chemicals used in vessel maintenance were always locked away and were only provided to those who had approval to use them. An inventory of all the hazardous substances present on the boat was kept in the wheelhouse, along with other documentation.
 * [|Control of workplace hazardous substances: Code of practice]

All of our cleaning materials and other chemicals were always labelled correctly and had the correct warning stickers (e.g. Flammable, Corrosive etc.)
 * [|Labelling of workplace substances: Code of practice]

Hearing protection was always worn by anyone who entered the engine rroom.
 * [|Noise Management and Protection of Hearing at Work: Code of Practice]