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
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; 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 -
Hazardous chemicals; environment; material
Vehicle-mounted drilling rigs for rock and concrete
Using drilling rigs mounted on trucks, crawlers or other vehicles to drill into rock or concrete can generate respirable crystalline silica dust. When inhaled, the small particles of silica can irreversibly damage the lungs.
28 April 2023 -
Hazardous chemicals; environment; material
Heavy equipment and utility vehicles for demo activities
Using heavy equipment and utility vehicles for tasks such as demolishing, abrading, or fracturing silica-containing materials such as brick, block, and concrete can generate respirable crystalline silica dust. When inhaled, the small particles of silica can irreversibly damage the lungs.
28 April 2023 -
Hazardous chemicals; environment; material
Large drivable milling machines (half lane and larger)
Using large drivable milling machines (half lane and larger) on asphalt pavement, concrete, and other silica-containing materials can generate respirable crystalline silica dust. When inhaled, the small particles of silica can irreversibly damage the lungs.
28 April 2023 -
Hazardous chemicals; environment; material
Small drivable milling machines (less than half lane)
Using small drivable milling machines (less than half lane) on asphalt pavement, concrete and other silica- containing materials can generate respirable crystalline silica dust. When inhaled, the small particles of silica can irreversibly damage the lungs.
28 April 2023 -
Hazardous chemicals; environment; material
Handheld grinders for tasks other than mortar removal
Using handheld grinders to smooth or cut the surfaces of concrete, masonry or other silica containing materials can generate respirable crystalline silica dust. When inhaled, the small particles of silica can irreversibly damage the lungs.
28 April 2023 -
Health and wellbeing
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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 -
Hazardous chemicals; environment; material
Heavy equipment and utility vehicles for grading and excavating tasks
Using heavy equipment and utility vehicles for earthmoving tasks such as grading and excavating does not usually generate hazardous levels of respirable crystalline silica dust.
28 April 2023 -
Hazardous chemicals
Gases in cylinders
Compressed gas cylinders contain gas stored under significant pressure, presenting a significant hazard in the workplace.
31 May 2017