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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Health and wellbeing
Healthy diet and lifestyle
Workers in the construction industry are at a significantly greater risk of health problems than workers in other industries.
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Hazardous manual tasks; health and wellbeing;
Manual tasks in construction
Reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders and building industry capacity to manage these risks are a priority for Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
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Hazardous manual tasks; health and wellbeing;
Manual tasks in construction
Reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders and building industry capacity to manage these risks are a priority for Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
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Environment; health and wellbeing;
Q fever risks and construction work
Q fever is an infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria (Coxiella burnetii) that infects some livestock, companion animals and wildlife. It is a zoonosis, which means that infected animals can spread infection to people.
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Environment; plant, equipment and vehicle
Security
Where construction work is carried out the person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must ensure the workplace is secured from unauthorised access.
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Hazardous chemicals; environment; health and wellbeing; hazardous manual tasks; plant, equipment and vehicle
Tunnelling
Tunnelling work is often highly complex and involves the use of a range of engineering and construction techniques, plant and equipment.
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Hazardous chemicals; electricity; plant, equipment and vehicle; environment;material
Construction in the agriculture, foresty and fisheries workplaces
Information about construction in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries workplaces.
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Electricity; environment; plant, equipment and vehicle
Tilt-up and pre-cast construction
How to manage exposure to risks associated with the erection and installation of tilt-up and pre-cast concrete panels and elements on construction sites.
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Electricity; environment; plant, equipment and vehicle
Work at heights
A person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must manage the risk of a fall from one level to another where it is likely that the person would be injured by the fall.
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Electricity
Electrical safety in the construction industry
Electrical hazards on construction sites can put workers at risk of injury or death. Learn how to control electrical risks on construction sites, fulfil your legal obligations, and keep yourself and others safe.
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Environment
Managing mould
Mould in the home or workplace can be a serious health and safety risk. Learn about the hazards of mould and how to reduce the risks to keep yourself and others safe.
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Electricity
Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are using renewable energy to power more homes and businesses than ever before. If installed incorrectly or not safely commissioned, they pose serious safety risks. A BESS must be installed by a properly licenced electrician.