Health and Safety
In this section, find out what you need to know about government health and safety regulations, developing your own health and safety policies and understanding risk assessments. You may also download useful safety plans and work method statements applicable to a wide diversity of tools and tasks.
To ease the burden of OH&S compliance, HIA has introduced a new business unit called HIA Safety Services which provides practical, on-site, cost-effective OH&S safety solutions. For further information please contact HIA Safety Services on 1300 650 620.
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Current at: 14 May 2008
Reducing The Risks
OH&S is of vital importance in all areas, and especially the building industry. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in 2005–2006, of the 437,600 men who experienced a work-related injury or illness in the last 12 months, 28 per cent were tradespersons and related workers, 18 per cent were employed in the manufacturing industry, 17 per cent in construction and 15 per cent were labourers and related workers when the injury or illness occurred.
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Current at: 29 January 2008
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
An MSDS is a document prepared by the manufacturer or importer for a particular chemical and it will state whether the chemical is classified as hazardous and/or dangerous.
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Current at: 16 November 2007
Sun Safety at Work
With summer now upon us, it is important to be aware of the dangers to health from various sun related illnesses and the long term risk of sun exposure.
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Current at: 06 February 2007
National Mobile Plant Safety Blitz February to March 2007
Around Australia regulators will be conducting a blitz on safety and the use of mobile plant. Read here for more
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Current at: 04 July 2008
OH & S Changes
Do you and your workers have a GreenCard?
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