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Transport and storage

Cash in transit
Businesses in the cash in transit industry that carry cash, bullion, jewellery or valuables for reward are at risk from armed robbery

Forklifts trucks
What are forklift trucks, using forklift trucks safely, maintenance and prohibited practices

Fatigue
Fatigue is mental or physical exhaustion that stops a person from being able to function normally

Noise
Excessive noise is unwanted sound which may damage a person's hearing. Noise at the workplace is a major cause of hearing loss in Queensland

Risk management
Risk management and the transport and storage industry

Sun safety and heat stress
Working in the sun and heat, the sun and its health risks, heat stress, sun safety measures, artifical sources of ultra violet radiation

Safe concrete pumping
Concrete delivery, safe access and exit, pump hoppers, pump and boom operators, concrete pouring, delivery hose, line, pump and pipe cleaning, road transport

Transport and Storage Industry Action Plan
Outlining key health and safety priorities for 2008-10

Last updated 3 July 2008

Guide to preventing slips, trips and falls

Sprains and strains prevention booklet (PDF, 503KB)

Sprains and strains prevention factsheet (PDF, 141 KB)

Free workplace safety consultations for small business

Noise and the road transport industry

Compliance plate requirements

Transporting goods near overhead powerlines

For more information contact:

Queensland Government

Workplace health and safety infoline 1300 369 915

Queensland Transport for road transport

Department of Main Roads for heavy vehicle management

Non-Queensland Government

Civil Aviation Safety Authority for air transport