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
Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV)
Leptospirosis, also known as Weil’s disease, is an infection you can get from animals (rats, mice, cows, pigs and dogs). It is spread by contaminated urine of infected animals. It is found in hot, wet, and humid areas of Queensland.
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Environment; health and wellbeing
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis, also known as Weil’s disease, is an infection you can get from animals (rats, mice, cows, pigs and dogs). It is spread by contaminated urine of infected animals. It is found in hot, wet, and humid areas of Queensland.
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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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Environment
Non-potable water
Non-potable water is not suitable for drinking and can cause health problems. Learn how to manage the risks and protect yourself and others.
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Electricity
Electrical arc flash
De-energise equipment before starting any electrical work to prevent burns, injury and death caused by an electrical arc flash. If the job requires you to work live, control the risks and follow safe work procedures.
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Environment; hazardous manual tasks
Cattle handling
Cattle are large animals that can move quickly and be aggressive. Their ease of handling can differ due to previous experiences, breed characteristics and psychological state. Workers face a range of risks when handling cattle.
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Hazardous manual tasks; plant, equipment and vehicle
Stockyard design
Many accidents occur on farms as a result of run-down and unsafe stockyards. Poorly designed stockyards result in more handling hours and increase the risk of injury to both the handler and stock.
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Environment; hazardous manual tasks; plant, equipment and vehicle
Loading and unloading cattle
Good preparation and a detailed understanding of the risks of loading and unloading cattle can help to keep cattle producers, livestock transport operators, and cattle handlers safe.
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Hazardous manual tasks
Cattle crushes
Cattle handling devices such as cattle crushes can improve the safety of the cattle and their handlers.
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Environment; material; plant, equipment and vehicle
Silo safety
Falls, engulfment and subsequent suffocation, entanglement in machinery, and exposure to silo gases, dusts, and moulds are some of the main safety risks and causes of silo injuries, illnesses, and deaths.
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Hazardous manual tasks; plant, equipment and vehicle
Fixed plant in packing sheds
Specialised tasks like packing produce on farms require the use of specialised fixed plant in packing sheds. Workers are exposed to a range of risks when using, cleaning, and maintaining fixed plant.