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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Material; plant, equipment and vehicle
Concrete pumping
Hazards, risks and other information related to concrete pumping.
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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.
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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.
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Plant, equipment and vehicle
Quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles
Safety tips when operating a quad bike.
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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.
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Hazardous chemicals; material
Flammable refrigerants
Find out about flammable refrigerants and your responsibilities for storing and handling them.
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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.
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Hazardous chemicals; electricity; hazardous manual tasks; plant, equipment and vehicle
Welding
Find out how to manage the workplace risks associated with welding.
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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.
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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.