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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Health and wellbeing; mental health
Low reward and recognition
Low reward and recognition refers to work where there is an imbalance between workers’ efforts and recognition or rewards they receive in return – both formal and informal.
24 October 2022 -
Health and wellbeing; mental health
Poor organisational change management
Poor organisational change management refers to organisational change management that is poorly planned, communicated, supported or managed.
24 October 2022 -
Hazardous chemicals; material; environment
Skin disorders and exposures
There are many ways that skin can be exposed to substances at work can harm the skin and cause disease. Some chemicals that come into contact with the skin can be absorbed and cause disease in other areas of the body. Find out more about how to stay safe.
11 June 2020 -
Health and wellbeing; mental health
High and/or low job demands
A job can involve a combination of high and/or low physical, mental and emotional demands, which can create risks to the health and safety of workers.
24 October 2022 -
Electricity
Electrical product recalls
If an electrical product is shown to be unsafe and likely to cause injury or damage property, it should be recalled as soon as possible.
11 July 2022 -
Health and wellbeing; mental health
Poor workplace relationships including interpersonal conflict
Poor workplace relationships or interpersonal conflict can occur between managers, supervisors, co-workers or others with whom workers are required to interact. It can appear as frequent or excessive disagreements, or rude comments—either from one person to another or between multiple people.
24 October 2022 -
Environment; health and wellbeing
Managing mould
Mould is a type of fungus that is found everywhere, outdoors and indoors. However, exposure to mould can cause health and safety issues. Find out how to manage mould and stay safe.
17 March 2020 -
Hazardous chemicals
Carcinogens
Some hazardous chemicals, called carcinogens, may cause cancer. Carcinogens can be found in a variety of industries including manufacturing, construction, scientific research and healthcare.
14 September 2020 -
Environment; health and wellbeing
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
It doesn’t matter if you’re a worker or someone who is responsible for workers, you must identify and manage work health and safety risks including the exposure to COVID-19.
14 September 2020 -
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