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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

    Housekeeping

    Many slips and trips are the results of poor housekeeping, and this is often a sign of a lack of clear systems and responsibilities for storage, maintenance and cleaning.

    17 August 2018
  • Environment; health and wellbeing

    Ebolavirus disease (EVD)

    The risk of Ebolavirus disease (EVD) in Australia is low, however healthcare agencies are currently developing EVD preparedness plans to ensure that any potential cases can be managed safely. For more information on EVD, visit the Department of Health.

    14 September 2020
  • 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
  • Environment; health and wellbeing

    Occupational viral hepatitis

    Some workers are at increased risk of exposure to hepatitis A, hepatitis B or hepatitis C viruses. Watch this short film from Hepatitis Queensland to find out more about who is at risk, how to protect against infection and where to get more information about viral hepatitis.

    6 November 2020
  • 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
  • Health and wellbeing

    Healthy workers survey request

    Healthy Workers survey request form

    27 July 2021
  • Environment; hazardous manual tasks; plant, equipment and vehicle

    Confined spaces

    Find out how to manage the health and safety risks associated with working in a confined space.

    4 April 2017
  • 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
  • Health and wellbeing

    Work health and wellbeing online learning course

    This interactive online learning course is aimed at managers, health and wellbeing coordinators, human resource staff and health and safety advisors. This course focuses on how to embed work health and wellbeing into business systems to improve the health of your workers and workplaces.

    11 July 2022
  • 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

    Managing incompatible goods

    Some goods should not be stored in certain ways or near other chemicals.

    4 April 2017