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
Skin infections at work
Skin infections are caused by germs, including some types of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. Skin infections can affect anyone, but some types of work have an increased risk.
17 March 2020 -
Hazardous chemicals; environment; material
Airborne contaminants
Workplace air can be contaminated by a range of airborne contaminants that are hazardous when breathed in.
27 April 2020 -
Environment; health and wellbeing
Managing mould
Mould is a type of fungus that is found everywhere, outdoors and indoors. However, exposure to mould can cause health and safety issues. Find out how to manage mould and stay safe.
17 March 2020 -
Mental health
Violence
Learn about your responsibilities and how to reduce work-related violence hazards.
14 September 2020 -
Mental health
Fatigue
Fatigue is more than feeling tired and drowsy. At work, fatigue is a state of mental and/or physical exhaustion that reduces your ability to work safely and effectively.
14 September 2020 -
Mental health
Stress
Work-related stress not only affects workers’ productivity, but it can also affect their physical and emotional health.
14 September 2020 -
Health and wellbeing; mental health
Bullying
Work-related bullying in your place of work can affect your workers’ psychological and physical health and must be managed.
14 September 2020 -
Hazardous chemicals; material; environment
Skin disorders and exposures
There are many ways that skin can be exposed to substances at work can harm the skin and cause disease. Some chemicals that come into contact with the skin can be absorbed and cause disease in other areas of the body. Find out more about how to stay safe.
11 June 2020 -
Environment; health and wellbeing
Sun safety and skin cancer
Workers who are exposed to the sun are at risk of being overexposed to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) – especially in Queensland. Cumulative exposure to UVR can cause sunburn in the short term and can lead to skin cancer and eye damage in the long term.
9 February 2021 -
Hazardous manual tasks
Musculoskeletal disorders frequently asked questions
Find out the answers to frequently asked questions about musculoskeletal disorders, which are also known as sprains and strains.
26 August 2019 -
Hazardous chemicals
Gases in cylinders
Compressed gas cylinders contain gas stored under significant pressure, presenting a significant hazard in the workplace.
31 May 2017 -
Hazardous chemicals; electricity; environment; health and wellbeing; hazardous manual tasks; material; mental health; plant, equipment and vehicle
Storms and floods
It's important for employers and workers to be prepared for the threat of a natural disaster. This page has important health and safety information about what to do before, during and after a natural disaster strikes.
13 October 2021