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Supervising electrical apprentices
Effective supervision allows apprentices to develop the knowledge and skills they need to competently perform electrical work in a safe working environment, free from electrical and work health and safety risks.
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Transport industry infographic postcard
Printable statistical overview of industry
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Forklift licensing in the rural industry
This fact sheet focuses on forklifts as the main piece of high risk plant used in the rural industry. Tractors and other items of plant are often modified to operate in a similar way to a forklift, therefore a HRW licence will be required to operate these too.
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Serious about farm safety
A guide to developing a health and safety management system for small to medium sized agricultural businesses.
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Agriculture safety campaign - horticulture advertisement
Only 3% of Queenslanders work on farms but more than 30% of workplace deaths happen on them.
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Conditions of accreditation as an assessor for high risk work classes
Assessors must be familiar with the conditions and understand the requirements before conducting assessments or undertaking assessment administrative requirements.
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Manual handling plasterboard - Campaign report August 2013
Report for the Manual Handling of Plasterboard Campaign that was undertaken by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) between 2011 and 2013 (21 pages).
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Host employers: Managing the safety of labour hire workers
Guide designed to assist host employers to prepare for and manage labour hire workers.
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Queensland's deemed disease laws for full time, auxiliary and volunteer firefighters
Includes frequently asked questions.
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A guide for pool chemical retailers
The guide identifies a range of hazards associated with the storage and handling of pool chemicals found in the retail sector.
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Swing stage load test procedure
Guide to load testing swing stage cradles prior to use.