Site hazards

Queensland exclusion zones for overhead power lines: who has the duty, Schedule 2 distances, spotters and the code's planning points.

What is PPE, and what must Queensland businesses and workers do? Plain-English guide to PPE duties under the WHS Regulation, with checks and records.

Is a hot work permit a legal requirement in Queensland? See what the WHS law and approved codes say, when to use one and what to put on it.

Working alone in Queensland: what remote or isolated work means, what section 48 of the WHS Regulation requires, and practical lone worker controls.

How to use a 5x5 risk assessment matrix: score likelihood and consequence, read the rating, with Queensland worksite examples and what the law says.

A hazard is the source of harm; a risk is the chance it hurts someone. See the difference with Queensland worksite examples and how to rate each risk.

Dial Before You Dig is now Before You Dig Australia. How to lodge a request and what the WHS Regulation requires before you excavate in Queensland.

Find hazards before they hurt someone. The Queensland duty under the WHS Regulation, six ways to spot hazards and a checklist by category.

While trees provide numerous benefits to our cities, there are times when removal becomes necessary due to disease, damage, or potential hazards.

Tree climbing is an essential skill for arborists, but it comes with significant risks, particularly the potential for falls.

Boilermakers play a critical role in various industries, constructing and repairing boilers, tanks, and other large vessels.