There are three types of asbestos licences: An asbestos assessor licence allows the licence holder to carry out air monitoring during Class A or Class B removal work and to…

Asbestos was widely used as a building material until banned in the 1990s. If you are undertaking work on an older home or commercial property it may contain asbestos materials.…

As with any recreational water activity, there are significant and serious risks associated with snorkelling and diving. To help snorkel and dive operators assess and reduce the risks, we’ve released Snorkel…

The work performed aboard commercial vessels at sea brings inherent risk and Australia has seen a number of fatalities as a result of man overboard (MOB) incidents. Rural Industries Research…

  Marine distress flares (parachute flares, red hand flares or orange smoke flares) are classified as explosives. All flares carry an expiry date and must be replaced on or prior…

Angle grinders can be a dangerous power tool. Kickbacks can result in severe cuts. Discs can shatter or disintegrate producing fragments which may become lodged in the operator’s eyes or…

Bouncy castles and inflatable slides can be a lot of fun, however injuries or even fatalities can happen if they are incorrectly set up, anchored, operated or supervised. The health and…

Plant registration Log books Changes to WHS Regulations Design registration Design verification Alterations Inspections An amusement device is an item of plant operated for hire or reward that provides entertainment,…

Ammonium nitrate can be used as fertilizer or as an explosive. Ammonium nitrate sold for use as fertilizer is the same substance as ammonium nitrate sold as an explosive. In…

Use of alcohol and other drugs before or while at work can have a significant negative impact on individuals and the people around them. The effects of both alcohol and…