Exposure hazards relate to hazards that you may not be able to touch but still need to be controlled in the workplace. Examples include hazards that come from fine particulates like asbestos or infectious diseases, chemicals and noise.
Exposure Hazards
Air Quality
Air Quality and the VTHC Air Quality Standard Also on this page - Asthma On January 30, 2020, as a result of severe bushfires in...
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Asphalt and Bitument Fumes
Asphalt and Bitumen, What's the Difference? Asphalt and bitumen are often used interchangeably, but there are differences between the two: Bitumen: Bitumen is a naturally...
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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...
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Common Hazardous Substances in the Workplace
There are various hazardous substances that can be found in workplaces. Have a look at this list of common hazardous substances below.
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Engineered Stone
From 1 July 2024 Victoria any work related to the manufacturing, supply, processing, or installation of engineered stone benchtops, panels, or slabs is banned. What...
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Infectious Diseases
Many workers are at risk of contracting an infectious disease through their work. Health and safety reps have the right to be involved in the...
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Nanotechnology
What is nanotechnology? What are the hazards associated with it? Nanotechnology is the generic name given to the production or use of very small, or...
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Surgical Plumes from Lasers
What are surgical plumes? Surgical plume, also called surgical smoke, cautery smoke, smoke-plume, or diathermy plume, is the result of using electrosurgical tools to cut,...
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