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Unit: Work documents

LMFGN3001B: Read and interpret work documents

Glossary

Term

Definition

CAD

computer aided design

Code of practice

Technical document providing practical guidance on ways to achieve compliance with legislation.

Floor covering plan

proportional sketch or scale drawing, plus installation details for the floor layer

Job safety analysis (JSA )

Statement which describes how work is to be carried out, and the control measures required to minimise the risk of injury or illness.

Material safety data sheet (MSDS)

Summary of the properties of a hazardous chemical or product, and information on storage, handling and emergency controls.

Regulation

Legislation passed by parliament to provide more details on how to implement the requirements of an Act.

Safe work method statement (SWMS)

Statement which describes how work is to be carried out, and the control measures required to minimise the risk of injury or illness.

Work plan

internal company document specifying how a job will be carried out