The atmosphere around you at work may be hazardous; however, this is often difficult to detect as airborne substances may be odourless or colourless. Workers may be exposed to a…

Today, on Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial Day, the Australian Institute of Health & Safety (AIHS) and Australians nationwide pause to remember. In 2023 one…

Managing the work health and safety risks from air pollution (for example, bushfire smoke) at the workplace is a duty for all persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs). Air…

Around 80% of Australia's premium wine is produced in South Australia by over 700 wineries. In 2017-18, South Australia's wine industry generated more than $2.15 billion in revenue (Primary Industries and…

A portable field bin is a temporarily located bulk container often for the storage of grains. Field bins are, generally: intended for the storage of substance such as granular crops…

Worker health & safety The health and safety of livestock transport workers is at risk during the loading, checking and unloading of stock and can result in series injuries or…

Grain silos on farms are an integral part of farm infrastructure and have a variety of uses. They can be used for the storage of grain, legumes and animal feed…

Vessels are defined as a workplace under the Work Health and Safety Act. The laws impose certain obligations on the operation of domestic commercial vessel which are in addition to…

The fruit picking industry uses bow ladders so that workers can reach and pick fruit from tree canopies. The correct positioning and use of bow ladders by workers picking fruit…

Marine distress flares Flares have an expiry date. We provide advice on how to dispose of your marine flares safely. Personal flotation devices Work performed aboard commercial vessels at sea…