Officer An officer under the WHS Act includes :
− an officer within the meaning of section 9 of the Corporations Act 2001 ( Commonwealth )
− an officer of the Crown within the meaning of section 247 of the WHS Act , and
− an officer of a public authority within the meaning of section 252 of the WHS Act .
A partner in a partnership or an elected member of a local authority is not an officer while acting in that capacity .
Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking ( PCBU )
A PCBU is an umbrella concept which intends to capture all types of working arrangements or relationships .
A PCBU includes a :
− company − unincorporated body or association , and − sole trader or self-employed person .
Individuals who are in a partnership that is conducting a business will individually and collectively be a PCBU .
A volunteer association or elected members of a local authority will not be a PCBU .
Personal protective equipment ( PPE )
Anything used or safety . worn by a person to minimise risk to the person ’ s health and
Required minimum protection factor
Minimum reduction in exposure required to reduce the wearer ’ s exposure below the workplace exposure standard .
Respirable crystalline silica ( RCS )
Respirable dust ( less than and equal to 10 micrometres (µ m )) in diameter the following CAS numbers :
− Cristobalite 14464-46-1 − Quartz 14808-60-7 − Tridymite 15468-32-3 , and − Tripoli 1317-95-9 .
Synonyms : α quartz , crystallized silicon dioxide , silica , calcined diatomaceous earth . of
Respiratory protective equipment ( RPE )
A type of PPE designed to protect the worker from inhaling an airborne hazardous substance . RPE includes masks and respirators .
Risk
The possibility hazard . harm ( death , injury or illness ) might occur when exposed to a
Should ‘ Should ’ indicates a recommended course of action .
Worker
Any person who carries out work for a person conducting a business or undertaking , including work as an employee , contractor or subcontractor ( or their employee ), self-employed person , outworker , apprentice or trainee , work
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