Guides

Installing stone benchtops

Workers may be exposed to RCS when cutting, trimming, grinding or polishing stone during the installation of stone benchtops.

Commercial example: Handling plasterboard sheets safe work procedure

The SWP example below refers specifically to hazardous manual-tasks and does not refer to other hazards that might be associated with handling plasterboard

Swing stage load test procedure

Guide to load testing swing stage cradles prior to use.

On-tool extraction and dry cutting research - Presentation slides

Dr Martin Stirling, Hilti - slide presentation.

D1 Information paper - Approved criteria for a certificate to carry out demolition work

This information paper states the criteria an applicant must satisfy before applying for a licence to carry out demolition work.

Builders' suppliers wholesaling hot spot fact sheet

The most common injuries to workers in the builders' suppliers wholesaling industry based on accepted workers’ compensation claims.

Compliance audit report: 10-year major inspections of mobile and tower cranes

Between May and November 2008 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) undertook a state-wide audit on 10-year major inspections for mobile and tower cranes.

Masonry wall safety - During construction work

Working across borders information to improve the safety of masonry walls during construction work (2010).

Concrete pumping campaign audit checklist

An audit guide checklist for concrete pumps.

Presentation Preventing Workplace Injuries.pdf

With a focus on trades

A better way of working - Preventing sprains and strains in construction

This fact sheet provides information on preventing sprains and strains, also known as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).

Managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in the stone benchtop industry

A brochure summarising key points of the 'Managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in the stone benchtop industry: Code of Practice 2019' (2 pages).