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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All hazards
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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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Hazardous chemicals; electricity; environment; material; plant, equipment and vehicle
Hazardous area classification (fire and explosion prevention)
To assess the risk of fire and explosion, you must have a hazardous area classification wherever flammable liquids, vapours, gases and combustible dusts are used, stored and handled.
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Electricity
Electrical safety for plumbers
Before installing water meters or repairing or replacing metal water services, plumbers and their assistants should plan and use a safe system of work to prevent or minimise the risk of electric shock.
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Hazardous chemicals; environment; material
Respirable crystalline silica
Dust containing respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is created by certain processes when working with materials that contain silica. When breathed in, RCS exposure over time can cause fatal lung disease. Find out more about your legal obligations to manage RCS exposure and how to keep workers safe.