Workplace hazards and health issues

These pages look at certain common hazards and occupational health issues that may exist in workplaces. Each topic contains information on the key concerns with that hazard and the general controls that an employer can consider as part of reducing their risk. This section should be read in conjunction with information in the Health and Safety Legislation pages (where legislation exists specific to the hazard) and the Management of Health and Safety pages will provide more detail on the risk assessment aspects of these hazards.

Chemicals
Slips, Trips and Falls
Asbestos
Work Equipment
Dermatitis
Intoxicants
Manual handling
Workplace temperature