Topics explained – Aquaculture – Personal flotation devices
The work performed aboard commercial vessels at sea brings inherent risk and Australia has seen a number of…
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Topics explained – Aquaculture – Marine distress flares
Marine distress flares (parachute flares, red hand flares or orange smoke flares) are classified as explosives. All…
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Topics explained – Angle grinders
Angle grinders can be a dangerous power tool. Kickbacks can result in severe cuts. Discs can shatter or…
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Topics explained – Inflatable amusement devices
Bouncy castles and inflatable slides can be a lot of fun, however injuries or even fatalities can happen…
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Topics explained – Amusement devices (Plant)
Plant registration Log books Changes to WHS Regulations Design registration Design verification Alterations Inspections An amusement device is…
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Topics explained – Ammonium nitrate licences
Ammonium nitrate can be used as fertilizer or as an explosive. Ammonium nitrate sold for use as fertilizer…
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Topics explained – Alcohol & other drugs
Use of alcohol and other drugs before or while at work can have a significant negative impact on…
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Topics explained – Airborne contaminants
The atmosphere around you at work may be hazardous; however, this is often difficult to detect as airborne…
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Australian Workers Remembered Today on World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial Day
Today, on Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial Day, the Australian Institute of Health…
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Topics explained – Air pollution and bushfire smoke.
Managing the work health and safety risks from air pollution (for example, bushfire smoke) at the workplace is…