The Hazards section has been divided into 'groups' of hazards - for example: 'Chemicals' , 'Infectious Diseases' and so on. Each of these groups has been further divided - for example, you will find information on Heat under 'Workplace Conditions'.
Hazards
Air Quality
Air Quality and the VTHC Air Quality Standard On January 30, 2020, as a result of severe bushfires in the state in the summer of...
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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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Bullying and Violence
'Bullying and occupational violence are issues that must be seriously addressed by businesses, the workforce and the community. Employers need to assess the risk, ensure control...
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Climate Change
- a workplace hazard Introduction It is no secret that climate change is a real threat to not just our work, but our lives and...
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Electrical Safety
Apart from being covered under the general duties of the OHS Act, there are laws and standards which apply specifically to electrical equipment.
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Fatigue, Impairment & Shift-work
If workers are fatigued their work performance is impaired - and there are many factors that contribute to fatigue - such as hours of work, including extended...
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Gendered Violence and Sexual Harassment
Some types of behaviour are considered especially inappropriate not only because of the effect on the victim, but the underlying attitudes of the perpetrators which...
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Important Workplace Conditions Information
Here is more information on conditions at the workplace, such as Heat, Cold, Confined Spaces, and more. The information includes how the hazard is covered...
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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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More Information on Chemicals
Workplaces are full of chemicals and chemical substances. Some chemicals are 'hazardous' others are 'dangerous'. There is specific legislation covering both 'hazardous substances' and 'dangerous...
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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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Psychosocial Hazards
Many modern workplaces have a number of hazards that put at risk the psychological health of workers. We refer to these as psychosocial hazards. As...
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Slips, Trips and Falls
Slips, trips and falls result in thousands of injuries every year. Most common are musculoskeletal injuries, as well as cuts, bruises, fractures and dislocations. According...
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Sprains and Strains - Manual Handling
Manual handling means the use of force by a person to lift, push, pull, carry, or otherwise restrain any object. It is more than just...
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