Author: Peter McWhinnie

Managing the work health and safety risks from air pollution (for example, bushfire smoke) at the workplace is…

Burns and scalds are serious risks in the hospitality industry and account for many serious injuries. Burns can…

Like any other physical health and safety risk, psychological health risks from bullying, harassment and other inappropriate workplace behaviours must…

Unauthorised visitors to a construction site may be unfamiliar with, or have no understanding of, the safety risks…

Residential building sites Residential building sites may not be overly complex when compared to major construction sites but…

The fruit picking industry uses bow ladders so that workers can reach and pick fruit from tree canopies….

Most adjustable treatment tables and beds incorporate scissor-type linkages that introduce potential trapping, crush and shear points. Fatalities…

Damage to the electrical cords of power-assisted beds used in hospitals and aged care facilities can expose workers…

Hazards and risks The hazards of working in or around vehicle service pits can include: falls into an…

Hazards when working on a roadside include high-speed traffic, poor visibility, weather and ground conditions. Workers could be…