Hazards
Radiation
Radiation, or Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR), can potentially interfere with the body and cause harm. Workers can be exposed to many different forms of radiation. Health and safety representatives need to know a bit about what the effects are, and what could be done in the workplace to reduce the risks.
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Sunlight - Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation
Sunlight is ultraviolet radiation - a serious risk for many Australian workers. [read more] -
Phone Towers
More information on the potential dangers of phone towers. [read more] -
Non-ionising Radiation
Information on non-ionising radiation, including potential health effects and an Action Plan for OHS reps. [read more] -
Mobile Phones
The issues surrounding the use of mobile phones, and how should reps deal with this potential hazard in the workplace. [read more] -
Lasers
Lasers were developed out of post World War 2 technology. Some types of laser equipment are now used in industry. [read more] -
Ionising Radiation
Information on ionising radiation, including an Action Plan for OHS reps to enable them to identify whether there is a hazard in their workplace reduce the risks. [read more] -
General Information on Radiation
General information on radiation for OHS reps - what is it and what are the potential effects. [read more]
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Radiation - websites
Where to go for more information [read more]