Guides

Site hazards

Practical guides to the hazards on Queensland work sites: heights, falls, silica dust, heat, electrical risks, confined spaces and more, with the controls that work.

7 September 2022

Top 10 Pinch Points for Hand Injuries

A pinch point is any area on a worksite where workers’ hands can be easily injured.

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12 August 2022

Horseplay On The Job: The Dangers You Need to Know

It may seem like harmless fun, but horseplay at work can have serious consequences. In this blog post, we will discuss the dangers of horseplay on the job and how you can avoid them.

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12 August 2022

Snakes in The Workplace: What to do if you encounter one

If you see a snake in your workplace, the first thing you should do is stay calm.

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12 August 2022

General Slips, Trips & Falls: Causes and Prevention

Slips, trips and falls are one of the most common causes of injuries in the workplace.

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12 August 2022

The Dangers of Silica Dust: What You Need to Know

If you work with or around silica dust, it’s important that you know the dangers of this substance.

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28 July 2022

10 Basic Safety Principals To Follow In Construction

By following these simple guidelines, you can help keep yourself and your coworkers safe while working on a construction site.

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28 July 2022

New Employees in the Workplace

It can be difficult to know how to welcome a new employee into the workplace.

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28 July 2022

How to Deal with Muddy Work Areas

Working in a muddy area can be dangerous. The mud can make it difficult to move around, and you could slip and fall.

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28 July 2022

Lighting & Other Adverse Weather Conditions in Construction: How to Stay Safe

Adverse weather conditions can lead to a number of dangerous situations on construction sites.

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28 July 2022

Housekeeping in the Construction Industry

If you are in the construction industry, then you know that keeping your work site clean is essential.

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28 July 2022

10 Top Reasons to Work Safe

Every year, thousands of people are injured on the job. Injuries at work can lead to missed work days, expensive medical bills, and even permanent disability.

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24 July 2022

Conducting Concrete Work Safely: 10 Tips

Concrete work is a very demanding task that should only be handled by those who know what they are doing.

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