Hazards index
Hazards are anything that can cause harm and every place of work has them. Understanding the hazards at your work can help you manage risks and keep workers safe and healthy.
This information will help you identify the hazards at your work and the steps you can take to reduce or remove risks for yourself and your workers.
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Plant, equipment and vehicle
Elevating work platforms
There are a number of hazards associated with elevating work platforms (fixed, adjustable and automated).
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Environment; hazardous manual tasks
Horse handling
Horses pose a significant safety risk and can cause serious injury if not handled properly. Find out about the risks of horse handling and how you can keep yourself and others safe.
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Hazardous manual tasks; plant, equipment and vehicle
Safety with tyre fitting
Any industry that uses heavy vehicles faces the risk of workers being injured while fitting tyres.
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Hazardous manual tasks; plant, equipment and vehicle
Safe handling when securing loads on trucks
Workers risk traumatic injuries and musculoskeletal disorders when securing loads on trucks.
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Hazardous manual tasks; plant, equipment and vehicle
Load restraint devices to tension chains
Load restraint devices to tension chains are commonly used in the transport industry.
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Environment; hazardous manual tasks; plant, equipment and vehicle
Confined spaces
Confined spaces that may be found on a construction site include some types of excavations or trenches, drainage or sewerage pipes, and crawl spaces.
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Electricity
Identifying high voltage hazards
High voltage hazards present a high risk of death to workers and the public due to the massive quantities of energy that can be released. Understand the risks and how to protect yourself and others.
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Hazardous manual tasks; plant, equipment and vehicle
Securing loads on trucks
This page has guidance on how to secure loads on trucks safely.
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Hazardous chemicals
Major Hazard Facilities (MHF)
Major Hazard Facilities (MHFs) are locations such as oil refineries, chemical plants and large fuel and chemical storage sites where large quantities of hazardous materials are stored, handled or processed.
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Electricity; environment; plant, equipment and vehicle
Excavations
An excavation means a trench, tunnel or shaft, but does not include a mine, water bore, or a trench for use as a place of interment. There are specific requirements for managing the risk associated with excavation work.
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Plant, equipment and vehicle
Nail guns
Like all power tools, nail guns can be dangerous. The power generated by a nail gun can drive a nail through human bone.
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Electricity; environment; plant, equipment and vehicle
Installation of solar panels
The installation, testing, or maintenance of solar panels.