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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Hazardous chemicals
Phosphine gas
Phosphine is used to kill insects, mice, and rats in grain and seed storage, and it occurs as a by-product of some industrial manufacturing processes for chemicals, semi-conductors, welding, and metal alloys. It is dangerous to breathe in phosphine gas and you can become ill or die depending on the amount. Find out more about your legal obligations to manage phosphine gas exposure and how to keep workers safe.
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Environment; material; plant, equipment and vehicle
Demolition
Demolition work includes any work to demolish, deconstruct or dismantle a structure, or part of a structure that is load-bearing or otherwise related to the physical integrity of the structure.
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Plant, equipment and vehicle
Cranes
Cranes and mechanical lifting gear are used to handle excessively heavy loads and, as such, create the potential for serious injury or death.
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Plant, equipment and vehicle
Mobile plant
The operation of powered mobile plant at construction workplaces exposes workers to a range of risks to health and safety.
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Environment
Asbestos
Whether at work or home, exposure to asbestos fibres is very dangerous. Understanding the health and safety requirements for managing and removing asbestos will make your place of work safer for everyone.
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Hazardous chemicals; environment; material
Abandoned underground tanks
Abandoned underground tanks and associated pipework are potentially dangerous and can cause explosions if they have not been made safe.
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Hazardous chemicals; electricity; plant, equipment and vehicle
High risk work
Licences are required for workers carrying out certain classes of high risk work.
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Plant, equipment and vehicle
Scaffolding
The erection, alteration, use and dismantling of scaffold exposes workers to the risk of a serious fall or being struck by falling objects, such as scaffold components, tools, or in the event of a collapse, the entire scaffold.