Work processes can release fumes, dusts, gases, mists, fibres or vapours into the air. These are known as airborne contaminants, and they may pose a serious risk to your health and safety at work.
Your rights as a worker
- Be safe from exposure to airborne contaminants
- Be consulted on health and safety matters related to airborne contaminants
- Access information, training and instruction to do your job safely
- Refuse unsafe work if there is a serious risk to health and safety from exposure to airborne contaminants.
Your responsibilities as a worker
- Taking reasonable care of your own health and safety
- Ensuring your actions do not harm others
- Following reasonable instruction, policy and procedures
- Using equipment and any personal protective equipment correctly.
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