Alerts

Entry to confined spaces on marine craft

To alert owners and operators of marine craft to the dangers of entering previously sealed confined space environments prior to verifying that the atmosphere is safe for human occupation

Pacific Roll Pac 16 tonne multi-tyred roller

Workplace health and safety alert regarding moving plant (equipment or machinery), specifically multi-tyred rollers

Plate clamps and dropping loads

The purpose of this safety alert is to highlight the risks associated with plate clamps used to lift loads, and to provide guidance on ways to use plate clamps safely.

Insulation - installing ceiling insulation and your health and safety

Effective 1 November 2009, all Queensland insulation installers, whether or not operating under the Australian Government's Home Insulation Scheme, will be required to take additional electrical safety measures as provided in the Electrical Safety (Installation of Ceiling Insulation) Notice 2009, to protect themselves and Queensland householders. Non-compliance is a breach of electrical safety obligations - significant penalties apply.

Awning collapse

The purpose of this safety alert is to highlight the risks associated with any awning that may collapse, and to raise awareness of the requirements for installing and maintaining awnings.

Non-compliant vehicle stands

The purpose of this alert is to highlight the risks associated with using non-compliant vehicle stands.

Fire hazard of static electricity when handling flammable liquids

The purpose of this safety alert is to inform people about the danger of igniting flammable liquids by static electricity and provide guidance on how to control static electricity when filling containers with flammable liquid at service stations.

Safe storage and transportation of gas cylinders in vehicles

The purpose of this safety alert is to highlight the potential dangers associated with the storage and transportation of flammable gas cylinders in confined spaces of vehicles.

Electrical risks to insulation installers

The purpose of this safety alert is to inform people about the danger of installing insulation near electrical equipment in ceilings and provide guidance on how to control and identify a range of hazards found in ceilings.