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
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.
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Hazardous chemicals; environment; material
Events (short-term fuel storage)
Special events are often attended by many people and may be located in densely-populated areas so it is essential to manage risks from hazardous chemicals.
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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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Electricity; environment; plant, equipment and vehicle
Installation of solar panels
The installation, testing, or maintenance of solar panels.
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Hazardous chemicals; material
Pesticides
Pesticides are hazardous chemicals including herbicides, insecticides and fungicides that present a risk to health if precautions are not taken.
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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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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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Plant, equipment and vehicle
Rim wheels
A number of hazards can occur when servicing tyres on single-piece and multi-piece rim wheels involving handling pressurised systems.
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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.