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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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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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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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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Hazardous chemicals
Anhydrous ammonia
Anhydrous ammonia is a colourless gas that has a strong smell and is toxic, corrosive and flammable. It serves as an effective industrial refrigerant gas, which presents unique challenges to safely manage.
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Plant, equipment and vehicle
Elevating work platforms
There are a number of hazards associated with elevating work platforms (fixed, adjustable and automated).
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Environment; plant, equipment and vehicle
Manual tasks and noise
Employers or self-employed people in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries industry need to protect themselves and their workers from the risk of exposure to excessive noise and manual tasks.
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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.
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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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Hazardous manual tasks; plant, equipment and vehicle
Safety with tyre fitting
Any industry that uses heavy vehicles faces the risk of workers being injured while fitting tyres.
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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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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.