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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All hazards
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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 chemicals
Ammonium nitrate
Ammonium nitrate is a hazardous chemical that has many grades and is used in fertiliser and explosives products because of its unique properties. Find out more about its hazards and safe management.
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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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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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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
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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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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Hazardous manual tasks; plant, equipment and vehicle
Tractors
Tractors are powerful machinery used to make common tasks easier and faster to complete. They are safe when operated properly but can be dangerous if used incorrectly.
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Electricity; environment; plant, equipment and vehicle
Work at heights
There’s a risk of falling when working at a height—near an opening, an edge or on a slippery, sloping or unstable surface. You can also fall at ground level into holes like openings, trenches or service pits. Find out what steps you can take to stay safe working from heights.
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Electricity
Voltmeter measurements for foil insulation
Find out more about testing foil insulation for possible touch voltages.
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Electricity; environment; plant, equipment and vehicle
Installation of solar panels
The installation, testing, or maintenance of solar panels.
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Hazardous chemicals
Hazardous chemicals in pipelines
Because of the potential dangers posed by pipelines, various aspects of pipeline activity are regulated. Find out more about your responsibilities.