Installing cabling and accessing ceiling spaces for tasks like solar panel or aerial installation on roofs presents significant risks to...
Read moreThe Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (WHS Regulation) specifies the necessary control measures in situations where there is a...
Read moreTilt-up and Pre-cast Construction Engaged in tilt-up and pre-cast construction, workers at WorkCover Queensland are involved in various tasks such as...
Read moreStay safe in tunneling work. Understand the risks, safety measures, and equipment involved in this complex construction activity: Tunneling work...
Read moreThe requirements for ensuring the security of a workplace during construction work are outlined in Section 298 of the Work...
Read moreHop-up bracket tie bars: Tie bars are incorporated into two and three board hop-up brackets to hinder bracket rotation (i.e.,...
Read moreZip ties on scaffolding are commonly utilized for non-structural tasks, like attaching shade cloth inside mesh to prevent falling objects....
Read moreScaffold is any temporary structure set up to support access or working platforms. This encompasses various types, including modular or...
Read moreWorkCover Queensland underscores the potential dangers of Q fever, an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetii, commonly found...
Read moreNail guns, like all power tools, pose inherent dangers, as their force can propel a nail through human bone. WorkCover...
Read moreThe operation of powered mobile plant operations in construction site exposes workers to various health and safety risks. WorkCover Queensland...
Read moreDisorders: A Worker's View Addressing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and enhancing the building industry's ability to handle these risks stand out...
Read moreIn the construction domain, stress and anxiety often loom larger for workers compared to those in other sectors.Insights from BERT's...
Read moreWhat is lighting at work?Lighting at work, whether natural or artificial, should enable people to:work without risk to their health...
Read moreIn the realm of construction, our health is confronted with heightened risks compared to other industries. These risks manifest in...
Read moreIn our work domain, an excavation encompasses not only trenches but also tunnels or shafts. However, it's crucial to note...
Read moreCrane Essentials: In the realm of our work environment, a crane refers to any apparatus crafted to elevate or descend a...
Read moreIdentifying Confined Spaces:Workers must be aware that confined spaces within a construction site encompass certain excavations, trenches, drainage or sewerage...
Read moreWorkCover Queensland emphasizes strategies for avoiding pipeline failure, including maintenance, compliance inspections, and controlling noise and fumes on construction sites....
Read moreAs a worker, it's crucial to grasp the nature of asbestos – a mineral comprising millions of fibers found in...
Read moreIn navigating Management Plans for Work Health and Safety, WorkCover Queensland underscores the utility of a WHS management plan for...
Read moreWelcome to our guide focusing on Securing Your Safety at Work, specifically crafted for workers in Queensland. We understand the...
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