Environmental risks in industrial operations: 10 key areas
The environmental risks most common in industrial operations, from air and water pollution to chemical spills, and how to manage each one on site.
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3 types of environmental hazards in the workplace: examples
The three types of workplace environmental hazards are chemical, physical and biological. See examples of each, and the controls that reduce the risk.
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Heat stress management: a plan for hot working conditions
Manage heat stress at work: spot the warning signs, assess heat risks, apply controls, train your crew and review the plan, under Australian WHS laws.
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Climate change and workplace safety: how to prepare
Climate change is raising heat, storm, smoke and UV risks at work. Learn what Australian businesses should assess, control and plan for.
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Safety data sheets (SDS) and hazard communication
What a safety data sheet (SDS) contains, how to read its hazard and first aid sections, and how to keep an SDS register workers can actually use.
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Types of chemical spills and how to plan your response
The main types of chemical spill, how to tell a minor spill from a major one, and the steps for a chemical spill response plan that works on site.
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Event safety checklist: an OHS plan for event planners
Use this event safety checklist to plan risks, site setup, crowds, first aid, traffic and incidents, from the first planning meeting to the post-event review.
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Lockout/tagout: a step-by-step procedure
Lockout/tagout stops machines starting while someone works on them. Follow these steps to isolate energy, verify it and protect workers during maintenance.
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10 hospitality safety hazards and how to control them
The 10 main safety hazards in hotels, restaurants and bars, from slips and burns to fatigue and aggression, with practical controls for each.
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Ergonomics in logistics: preventing strains and injuries
Practical ergonomics for warehouses and transport: spot manual handling, awkward posture and poor layout, then fix the design, the training and the cab.
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How to avoid burns at work: prevention and first aid
Prevent burns at work: learn the four types of burn, the high-risk tasks, the controls that stop them, and the first aid steps to take straight away.
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Safety in automotive workshops: hazards and controls
The main hazards in automotive repair and servicing workshops, from lifting and power tools to fumes, high-voltage systems and fatigue, and the controls that reduce them.
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Plant safety: managing plant risks in Australian workplaces
How to buy, register, guard, maintain, operate and dispose of plant safely, and how each stage links to your WHS duties and the model code of practice.
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Electrical emergency preparedness for contractors and trades
Plan for electrical emergencies on site: spot the common hazards, respond safely to shock and fire, and write an emergency plan your crew can follow.
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Manufacturing safety: practical safe work practices
Practical safe work practices for manufacturing sites, from risk assessment and machine guarding to chemicals, manual handling and emergency planning.
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Manual handling techniques: safe lifting and handling at work
How to assess manual handling tasks, lift and carry safely, use equipment, and meet your WHS duties for hazardous manual tasks in Australia.
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Lone worker safety in remote areas: what employers must do
Lone workers face injury, violence and isolation risks, especially in remote areas. Learn the duties that apply and the check-ins and plans to set up.
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Office ergonomics: setting up a safe workstation
Office ergonomics reduces neck, back, wrist and eye strain. Learn how to set up desks, chairs and screens, and what to document for your WHS duties.
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Machine guarding in mechanical plant: why it matters
Why machine guarding matters in workshops and plant, the hazards it controls, the types of guard, and the records you need to keep.
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Fatigue management at work: causes and controls
What causes fatigue at work, why it makes injuries more likely, and the controls employers use, from rosters and breaks to policies, training and reviews.
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Electrical safety at work: managing electrical risks
Manage electrical risks at work: the hazards to look for, the duties and standards that apply, and the controls, testing and emergency steps you need.
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Working in a confined space: duties, permits and controls
What counts as a confined space in Australia, who has duties, when you need an entry permit and the controls that keep workers safe.
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Crystalline silica dust: how to manage it safely
Respirable crystalline silica causes silicosis and lung cancer. Learn which tasks create the dust, the WHS duties that apply and how to control exposure.
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10 mobile plant safety tips to reduce the risk of injury
Ten practical mobile plant safety tips covering pedestrians, operators, power lines, falling loads, fumes, noise and fire, with the controls for each.
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Asbestos removal: how to manage it safely
Asbestos removal in Australia: where asbestos is found, the licence classes, WHS duties and the steps to remove it safely without exposing workers.
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Mosquito-borne diseases in Australia: a workplace guide
Which mosquito-borne diseases affect Australian workers, what your WHS duties are, and the controls that cut exposure for outdoor and field crews.
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Warehouse safety management: a guide to getting started
Where warehouse safety starts: the main hazards, the PCBU's duties, how to manage traffic and pedestrians, and the documents to put in place.
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Psychosocial hazards and work-related stress: what to do
What psychosocial hazards are, how they cause work-related stress, your WHS duties under the model code, and how to identify, control and review them.
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Workplace violence: creating a safe work environment
How to manage workplace violence and aggression under WHS laws, from what counts and who is exposed to the policies, training and response steps that work.
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Managing chemical hazards and safe chemical storage
Manage chemical hazards at work: label and classify chemicals, keep safety data sheets and registers, control exposure, and store substances safely.
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Rural agricultural health and safety: a guide for farms
The main health and safety hazards on Australian farms, from vehicles and livestock to chemicals and confined spaces, and the controls that reduce them.
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Preventing falls from heights: a guide to keeping workers safe
How to prevent falls from heights at work: the main hazards, the control hierarchy from guardrails to harnesses, and a fall risk review that keeps working.
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