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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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  • Electricity; environment

    Ceiling spaces

    There are serious electrical safety and other risks involved with working in ceiling spaces. It’s important to understand and manage these before entering a ceiling.

  • Environment; health and wellbeing

    Leptospirosis

    Leptospirosis, also known as Weil’s disease, is an infection you can get from animals (rats, mice, cows, pigs and dogs). It is spread by contaminated urine of infected animals. It is found in hot, wet, and humid areas of Queensland.

  • Plant, equipment and vehicle

    Quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles

    Safety tips when operating a quad bike.

  • Environment; health and wellbeing

    Japanese encephalitis virus

    Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is spread by mosquito bites. Most people infected have no symptoms or mild fevers and headaches. In about one in 100 people, it can cause severe disease and sometimes death.

  • Hazardous chemicals; material

    Flammable refrigerants

    Find out about flammable refrigerants and your responsibilities for storing and handling them.

  • Environment; health and wellbeing

    Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV)

    Leptospirosis, also known as Weil’s disease, is an infection you can get from animals (rats, mice, cows, pigs and dogs). It is spread by contaminated urine of infected animals. It is found in hot, wet, and humid areas of Queensland.

  • Hazardous manual tasks

    People handling

    People handling is a high-risk activity in the health industry. The best way to manage the risks involves a systematic approach. Find out more in our resources and links.

  • Hazardous chemicals; electricity; hazardous manual tasks; plant, equipment and vehicle

    Welding

    Find out how to manage the workplace risks associated with welding.

  • Environment

    Non-potable water

    Non-potable water is not suitable for drinking and can cause health problems. Learn how to manage the risks and protect yourself and others.

  • 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.

  • Environment; health and wellbeing

    Vaccine-preventable diseases

    There are many serious and potentially life-threatening infectious diseases that can be prevented through vaccination. This page has information about vaccine-preventable diseases and occupational immunisation.

  • Plant, equipment and vehicle

    Elevating work platforms

    There are a number of hazards associated with elevating work platforms (fixed, adjustable and automated).