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; 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 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.
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Hazardous manual tasks; plant, equipment and vehicle
Securing loads on trucks
This page has guidance on how to secure loads on trucks safely.
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Hazardous chemicals
Ammonium nitrate
Ammonium nitrate is a hazardous chemical that has many grades and is used in fertiliser and explosives products because of its unique properties. Find out more about its hazards and safe management.
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Plant, equipment and vehicle
Forklifts
Find advice on forklift safety and how to meet your legal responsibilities.
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Hazardous chemicals
Major Hazard Facilities (MHF)
Major Hazard Facilities (MHFs) are locations such as oil refineries, chemical plants and large fuel and chemical storage sites where large quantities of hazardous materials are stored, handled or processed.
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Hazardous manual tasks; plant, equipment and vehicle
Tractors
Tractors are powerful machinery used to make common tasks easier and faster to complete. They are safe when operated properly but can be dangerous if used incorrectly.
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Plant, equipment and vehicle
Roll-over protection for rural mobile plant
Rollover protective structures (ROPS) are life-saving devices that can prevent operators from being crushed when mobile plant rolls over.
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Electricity; environment; plant, equipment and vehicle
Work at heights
There’s a risk of falling when working at a height—near an opening, an edge or on a slippery, sloping or unstable surface. You can also fall at ground level into holes like openings, trenches or service pits. Find out what steps you can take to stay safe working from heights.
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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.