Asbestos
Asbestos - in the workplace
Asbestos - in the home
Asbestos Management Review
National Asbestos Summit 2: September 2012
National Asbestos Summit: June 2010
Dust in the Air in 1950s Victoria
Latrobe Valley Report 2004
"KILLER COMPANY - JAMES HARDIE EXPOSED"
Asthma
Asthma - what is it?
Asthma Action Plan for Reps
Legal Standards for Asthma
Substances causing/worsening asthma
Asthma - sources of information
Bullying and Violence
Bullying - what is it?
Bullying - how much of a problem is it?
Bullying - Legal Standards
Bullying - Action plan for reps
Inquiry into workplace bullying
Bullying: More info
Violence at Work
Violence: More information
Zero Tolerance: the ANF Approach
Violence - Ambulance Officers' Union Guidance
Working alone – is it legal, is it safe?
Call Centres
Call Centres - the problems
Call Centres - monitoring
Call Centres - legal standards
Call Centres Action Plan for OHS Reps
Call Centres: What Kind of Future Workplaces?
Call Centres - More information
Offices - what OHS legislation applies?
Breaks for computer/VDU users?
Offices: Temperature and humidity - what are the 'rules'?
Offices - computers and eyesight
Office Hazards: Computers and VDUs - what are the guidelines?
Office hazards: Photocopiers, printers etc
Sedentary work
Chemicals
Welding - what are the issues?
Exhaust fumes - how dangerous are they?
Hazardous Substances (Chemicals)
Arsenic
Carbon Monoxide
Cytotoxic drugs
Diesel - declared carcinogen
Environmental Tobacco Smoke
Latex
Lead
Silica
Solvents
Dangerous Goods
Hazardous Substances - An introduction to Legislation
Dangerous or Hazardous? What's the difference?
Chemicals management in workplaces
Material Safety Data Sheets
Exposure Standards for Chemicals
Chemicals - Useful websites
Cancer - what causes it?
Occupational cancer and Workers’ Memorial Day
Chemicals and contact lenses
Dust masks - how effective are they?
Dermatitis & other skin conditions
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
Perfumes and scents: chemicals too!
Exposure Standards - what are they?
Glutaraldehyde
Formaldehyde
Fatigue, Impairment & Shift-work
Shiftwork - health effects
Shift-work and extended hours of work
Work-Life Balance
Working standing up
Driving - maximum kms or hours?
The Eight Hour Day - where has it gone?
Alcohol and work
Workplace alcohol policies
Fatigue, Impairment and Shift-work: More info
Rest/meal breaks - what am I entitled to?
Infectious Diseases
General information on Infectious Diseases
Needlestick Injuries
Air Conditioning & Legionnaires Disease
Legionnaires disease
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Human Immunodeficiency Virus/HIV
Tuberculosis
Staphylococcus - the 'superbug'
Infectious Diseases: More information
Presenteeism - what is it?
Influenza
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology - a new hazard
Nanotechnology - proposed legislation
Nanotechnology - further reading and references
Noise
Why is noise a problem?
Is noise a problem in your workplace
Noise Exposure Standard
More information on Noise
Plant
Machine Guarding
Licences
Radiation
General Information on Radiation
Ionising Radiation
Non-ionising Radiation
Sunlight - Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation
Mobile Phones
Phone Towers
Lasers
Radiation - websites
Slips, Trips and Falls
Slips, trips and falls - general information
Ladders - What are the Rules and Regulations?
Stepladders
Working from Heights - what are the regulations?
Stress
What is Work-Related Stress?
Legal Standards for Stress
Stress Action Plan for Reps
Stress information & websites
Job stress in the Victorian public sector
Sprains and Strains - Manual Handling
General Information on Sprains and strains
Weight limits - what are the legal limits for lifting?
Back braces and lifting belts
Backaches - what can be done to prevent them?
Job rotation - what is it, and can it be useful?
Workstations and seating
RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) - What is it?
Sprains and Strains - more information
Vibration
Causes of Vibration
Effects of Vibration
Legal Standards for Vibration
Vibration - Action plan
More information on Vibration
Workplace Conditions
Heat
Cold
Confined Spaces & Poorly Ventilated Areas
Fire & Emergency Evacuation
Asbestos
Asbestos - in the workplace
Asbestos - in the home
Asbestos Management Review
National Asbestos Summit 2: September 2012
National Asbestos Summit: June 2010
Dust in the Air in 1950s Victoria
Latrobe Valley Report 2004
"KILLER COMPANY - JAMES HARDIE EXPOSED"
Asthma
Asthma - what is it?
Asthma Action Plan for Reps
Legal Standards for Asthma
Substances causing/worsening asthma
Asthma - sources of information
Bullying and Violence
Bullying - what is it?
Bullying - how much of a problem is it?
Bullying - Legal Standards
Bullying - Action plan for reps
Inquiry into workplace bullying
Bullying: More info
Violence at Work
Violence: More information
Zero Tolerance: the ANF Approach
Violence - Ambulance Officers' Union Guidance
Working alone – is it legal, is it safe?
Call Centres
Call Centres - the problems
Call Centres - monitoring
Call Centres - legal standards
Call Centres Action Plan for OHS Reps
Call Centres: What Kind of Future Workplaces?
Call Centres - More information
Offices - what OHS legislation applies?
Breaks for computer/VDU users?
Offices: Temperature and humidity - what are the 'rules'?
Offices - computers and eyesight
Office Hazards: Computers and VDUs - what are the guidelines?
Office hazards: Photocopiers, printers etc
Sedentary work
Chemicals
Welding - what are the issues?
Exhaust fumes - how dangerous are they?
Hazardous Substances (Chemicals)
Arsenic
Carbon Monoxide
Cytotoxic drugs
Diesel - declared carcinogen
Environmental Tobacco Smoke
Latex
Lead
Silica
Solvents
Dangerous Goods
Hazardous Substances - An introduction to Legislation
Dangerous or Hazardous? What's the difference?
Chemicals management in workplaces
Material Safety Data Sheets
Exposure Standards for Chemicals
Chemicals - Useful websites
Cancer - what causes it?
Occupational cancer and Workers’ Memorial Day
Chemicals and contact lenses
Dust masks - how effective are they?
Dermatitis & other skin conditions
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
Perfumes and scents: chemicals too!
Exposure Standards - what are they?
Glutaraldehyde
Formaldehyde
Fatigue, Impairment & Shift-work
Shiftwork - health effects
Shift-work and extended hours of work
Work-Life Balance
Working standing up
Driving - maximum kms or hours?
The Eight Hour Day - where has it gone?
Alcohol and work
Workplace alcohol policies
Fatigue, Impairment and Shift-work: More info
Rest/meal breaks - what am I entitled to?
Infectious Diseases
General information on Infectious Diseases
Needlestick Injuries
Air Conditioning & Legionnaires Disease
Legionnaires disease
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Human Immunodeficiency Virus/HIV
Tuberculosis
Staphylococcus - the 'superbug'
Infectious Diseases: More information
Presenteeism - what is it?
Influenza
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology - a new hazard
Nanotechnology - proposed legislation
Nanotechnology - further reading and references
Noise
Why is noise a problem?
Is noise a problem in your workplace
Noise Exposure Standard
More information on Noise
Plant
Machine Guarding
Licences
Radiation
General Information on Radiation
Ionising Radiation
Non-ionising Radiation
Sunlight - Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation
Mobile Phones
Phone Towers
Lasers
Radiation - websites
Slips, Trips and Falls
Slips, trips and falls - general information
Ladders - What are the Rules and Regulations?
Stepladders
Working from Heights - what are the regulations?
Stress
What is Work-Related Stress?
Legal Standards for Stress
Stress Action Plan for Reps
Stress information & websites
Job stress in the Victorian public sector
Sprains and Strains - Manual Handling
General Information on Sprains and strains
Weight limits - what are the legal limits for lifting?
Back braces and lifting belts
Backaches - what can be done to prevent them?
Job rotation - what is it, and can it be useful?
Workstations and seating
RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) - What is it?
Sprains and Strains - more information
Vibration
Causes of Vibration
Effects of Vibration
Legal Standards for Vibration
Vibration - Action plan
More information on Vibration
Workplace Conditions
Heat
Cold
Confined Spaces & Poorly Ventilated Areas
Fire & Emergency Evacuation

Biological Hazards

Biological agents are found in many sectors of employment. They are rarely visible and so workers are not always able to appreciate the risks they pose. They include bacteria, viruses, fungi (yeasts and moulds) and parasites.