HSE Resource Center

Safe chemical handling, SDS, PPE, storage and spill-control requirements.

Entry permits, gas testing, isolation, ventilation, attendants and rescue readiness.

Crane operations, signalling, blind lifts and exclusion-zone controls.

Tool tethering, exclusion zones and material-securing controls.

Electrical equipment, temporary power, RCDs, isolation and voltage testing.

Collapse hazards, underground utilities, safe access and excavation protection.

Fire prevention, extinguishers, emergency response and evacuation.

Operator authorisation, load stability, blind spots, pedestrian safety and parking.

Equipment inspections, guards, accessories and correct use.

Work permits, gas testing, fire watch and fire-prevention controls.

Walkways, spills, storage, waste management and workplace organisation.

Ladder inspection, the 4:1 rule, three-point contact and safe positioning.

Lifting plans, load weight, accessories, signalling and exclusion zones.

Hazardous energy, isolation, personal locks and zero-energy verification.

Blind spots, reversing, spotters, pedestrian separation and daily inspections.

PPE selection, inspection, correct use, care and replacement.

Harness inspection, anchorage, continuous attachment, fall clearance and rescue.

Scaffold tags, access, platforms, edge protection and safe use.

Fall hazards, anchorage, dropped objects and rescue readiness.

Safe lifting, carrying and ergonomic manual handling techniques.

Keep personnel clear of the travel path of moving, falling, rotating, swinging or suddenly released equipment and materials.

Prevent hand and finger injuries caused by trapping or crushing between moving components, equipment, pipework and fixed surfaces.

Eliminate slip, trip and same-level fall hazards from access routes and working areas.

Control struck-by and crushing risks created where vehicles and mobile equipment interact with pedestrians.

Control fire, explosion, leakage and projectile hazards during the storage, handling and use of compressed-gas cylinders.

Prevent uncontrolled release of stored energy during hydrostatic or pneumatic pressure testing.

Control wheel failure, kickback, sparks, cutting and flying-particle hazards during grinding and cutting work.

Control inhalation of metal fumes, gases and particulates generated during welding at source.

Prevent heat stress and heat illness caused by temperature, humidity, direct sun, workload and PPE.

Prevent hypothermia, cold injury and loss of dexterity during work in cold, windy or wet conditions.

Reduce temporary or permanent hearing loss, communication difficulty and secondary incident risks caused by excessive noise exposure.

Ensure correct respiratory protection is selected and used to reduce health risks from dusts, fumes, gases, vapours and other airborne contaminants.

Review flying-particle, chemical-splash, spark, radiation and pressurised-fluid hazards that can cause eye and facial injuries during grinding, cutting, welding, chemical handling, pressurised-system intervention and dusty work, and verify that suitable safety glasses, goggles, face shields or welding protection have been selected before the task begins.

Prevent hand and finger injuries caused by sharp edges, pinch points, moving parts, hot surfaces and unsafe hand-tool use.

Prevent electric shock and fire caused by damaged cables, unsuitable panels, poor earthing, residual-current faults and overloading in temporary site power systems.

Prevent injuries during battery charging caused by hydrogen gas, electrical energy, acid splash, short circuits and fire.

Ensure flammable, toxic or oxygen-deficient atmospheres are reliably detected before work and throughout the task where required.

Prevent high-risk work from starting until scope, hazards, isolations, simultaneous operations and required controls have been verified.

Prevent different activities in the same area from creating additional hazards for one another and ensure effective coordination.

Ensure every worker can immediately stop work when a serious or uncontrolled hazard is identified and that work restarts safely.

Prevent personnel from entering hazardous areas during lifting, excavation, pressure testing, hot work, falling-object exposure and mobile-equipment operations.

Prevent cranes, MEWPs, scaffolds, pipes, ladders and other conductive equipment from approaching overhead electrical lines dangerously.

Prevent damage to buried electrical, gas, water, process and communication services during excavation, drilling, breaking and ground penetration.

Prevent exposure to residual pressure, chemicals, gases and hot fluids while opening piping, flanges, valves, filters or process equipment.

Prevent oxygen-deficient atmospheres created by nitrogen and other inert gases in enclosed, semi-enclosed and poorly ventilated areas.

Prevent thermal burns and pressurised releases from steam, condensate, hot piping and process equipment.

Prevent hose whipping, coupling separation, leaks and failures involving compressed air, water, chemicals and process fluids.

Control high-velocity particles, respirable dust, noise, pressurised hoses and restricted visibility during abrasive blasting.

Control respiratory, skin-contact, fire and explosion risks during the use of paints, solvents, thinners, epoxies and coating products.

Prevent hazards during lightning, high winds, heavy rain and poor visibility affecting outdoor work, lifting and work at height.

Prevent tools, materials and small components from falling onto people below during elevated work, scaffolding and platform activities.

Prevent collapse, falls, access problems and overloading on temporary work platforms.

Prevent falls from unprotected edges, platform openings and temporary guardrail removal.

Prevent unauthorised scaffold modifications, removal of guardrails or braces and use of scaffolds after their inspection status has changed.

Prevent falls, crushing, equipment failure and communication loss during crane-suspended personnel basket operations.

Prevent crane overturning caused by outrigger settlement, ground failure and unstable setup.

Prevent dropped loads caused by wear, deformation, incorrect capacity and invalid certification of lifting accessories.

Prevent entanglement, pulling and line-of-fire exposure while controlling suspended loads with tag lines.

Prevent rotation, shifting and instability caused by incorrect center-of-gravity assessment during lifting.

Prevent overturning, dropped loads, vehicle movement and pedestrian impact during forklift loading and unloading.

Prevent injury from residual hydraulic pressure, accumulator energy and unexpected equipment movement.

Prevent severe cutting, injection injury, hose whipping and loss of control during high-pressure water jetting.

Prevent process leaks caused by incorrect gaskets, misalignment, unsuitable bolts and incorrect tightening.

Prevent splashes, incompatible reactions, spills, incorrect containers and missing labels during chemical transfer.

Control worker exposure and environmental spread during chemical and hydrocarbon spills.

Prevent incompatible mixing, poor storage and worker exposure during hazardous waste handling.

Prevent electric shock, carbon monoxide exposure, fire and fuel hazards during portable generator use.

Prevent electrical damage, overload, trip hazards and unsafe routing of extension leads.

Prevent unexpected collapse, falling objects, stored-energy release and line-of-fire exposure during demolition and dismantling.

Prevent falls into water and drowning during work near water, on jetties, pontoons and floating structures.

Fall prevention, anchorage, safe access, dropped objects and rescue readiness.

Tagging, access, platforms, guardrails and safe scaffold-use rules.

Work permits, gas testing, fire watch and spark-control requirements.

Atmospheric testing, entry permits, attendants, communication and rescue.

Energy isolation, damaged equipment and prevention of unauthorized work.

Energy identification, isolation, lockout and zero-energy verification.

Fire prevention, alarms, extinguisher use and safe evacuation.

Essential personal protective equipment and correct-use requirements.

Ladder selection, pre-use inspection, correct positioning, three-point contact and safe-use requirements.

Controls order, clear access routes, waste, spills and slip-trip hazards.

Controls cave-ins, underground services, access, spoil piles and competent-person inspections.

Controls labels, SDS, storage, spills, incompatible chemicals and exposure.

Controls authorization, daily inspections, rated capacity, pedestrian separation, visibility and parking.

Controls load assessment, lifting technique, team lifts, mechanical aids and travel paths.

Controls tool tethering, exclusion zones, material storage and falling-object hazards during work at height.

For areas where safety helmets are mandatory.

For work areas requiring eye protection.

For task-appropriate protective glove requirements.

For areas requiring protective safety footwear.

For high-noise work areas.

For areas where smoking is prohibited.

For controlled and restricted-access areas.

For areas containing flammable or explosive hazards.

For electrical shock and high-voltage hazards.

For areas where forklifts and pedestrians interact.

For areas exposed to falling-object hazards.

For floors presenting a slip hazard.

Identifies first-aid equipment or stations.

Identifies emergency evacuation exits.

Identifies emergency assembly locations.

Identifies the location of a fire extinguisher.

For areas requiring compliance with a specified mandatory safety action.

For equipment requiring the instruction manual to be read before use.

For hazardous work areas requiring protective clothing.

For work and transition areas requiring hand hygiene.

For stairs and access routes where handrail use is mandatory.

For tasks requiring face and eye protection from splashes or particles.

For work areas containing vehicle and mobile-equipment traffic.

For tasks involving exposure to dust, fumes, vapours or hazardous gases.

For work-at-height areas presenting a fall hazard.

Identifies water sources that are not suitable for human consumption.

For areas where forklifts and industrial vehicles are prohibited.

For equipment and surfaces that must not be touched.

For areas where mobile-phone use creates a safety or process risk.

Indicates a general hazard not represented by a more specific symbol.

For areas containing crane operations and suspended-load hazards.

For areas containing toxic substances or acute toxicity hazards.

For hot surfaces capable of causing contact burns.

For areas containing flammable substances, gases, liquids or vapours.

For corrosive substances capable of damaging skin, eyes or metals.

For moving equipment presenting hand crushing or trapping hazards.

Practical guidance for planning and performing lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling tasks while reducing musculoskeletal injury risks.

Professional guidance for planning, authorizing, controlling, suspending and closing high-risk work activities.

Essential guidance for preventing falls, providing safe access, verifying anchorage systems and preparing an effective rescue plan.

Essential guidance for controlling atmospheric hazards, isolating energy, managing safe entry and preparing an effective rescue arrangement.

Essential guidance for welding, cutting, grinding and other operations that can generate heat, sparks or open flames.

Essential guidance for controlling hazardous energy during servicing, maintenance, inspection and equipment intervention.

Practical guidance for selecting, inspecting, using and maintaining personal protective equipment for workplace hazards.

Practical guidance for controlling sparks, flying particles, abrasive-wheel failure, noise, dust, fire and equipment hazards during grinding operations.

Essential guidance for controlling ground collapse, underground-service strikes, unsafe access, water accumulation and mobile-equipment hazards.

Essential guidance for scaffold erection, inspection, access, platform integrity, fall prevention and safe use.

Professional guidance for preventing electric shock, arc flash, arc blast and other electrical hazards in the workplace.

Professional guidance for preventing workplace fires, controlling ignition sources, maintaining fire protection systems and responding safely during emergencies.

Professional guidance for planning, controlling and performing crane and lifting operations safely.

Professional guidance for the safe handling, storage, transportation and emergency response of hazardous chemicals.

Practical HSE guidance for selecting and using fall-prevention, restraint and fall-arrest systems, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for verification, positioning and use of anchor points and lifeline systems, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for pre-use inspection, fit and removal-from-service criteria for full-body harnesses, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for safe selection, connection and inspection of lanyards and self-retracting lifelines, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for selection, positioning, inspection and safe use of portable and fixed ladders, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for planning and operating mobile elevating work platforms and aerial lifts, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for planning work on roofs with edges, openings, access and weather exposure, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for identifying and controlling fragile roofing, skylights and weak surfaces, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for design intent, inspection and field use of guardrail and edge-protection systems, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for preventing tools, materials and components from falling from elevated work areas, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for selecting, inspecting and using rigging equipment for lifting operations, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for pre-use inspection and rejection criteria for synthetic, wire-rope and chain slings, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for selection, inspection and correct loading of shackles in rigging systems, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for safe setup and use of manual chain blocks, lever hoists and similar lifting devices, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for safe operation of powered industrial trucks around pedestrians, loads and work areas, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for safe use of telescopic material handlers with changing reach, load and ground conditions, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for ground bearing, outrigger setup, clearance and configuration before mobile-crane lifts, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for defining load, equipment, rigging, route, roles and controls before lifting, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for clear signaling, positioning and line-of-fire control during lifting and vehicle movements, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for preventing people from entering suspended-load and lifting-equipment danger zones, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for controlling arc-flash and shock exposure around energized electrical equipment, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for inspection and safe use of portable electrical tools and leads, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for safe temporary power distribution, cabling and protective devices on worksites, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for proving electrical isolation and absence of hazardous voltage before work, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for confirming electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and other energy is controlled before maintenance, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for preventing contact with points of operation, rotating parts and in-running nip points, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for recognizing and controlling pressure, gravity, spring, thermal and mechanical stored energy, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for safe hoses, couplings, pressure control and operation of pneumatic tools, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for controlling high-pressure fluid, stored energy and component movement in hydraulic systems, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for safe welding with fire, fume, electrical and radiation controls, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for safe oxygen-fuel cutting using correct cylinders, hoses, regulators and flashback controls, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for fire-watch positioning, monitoring and response during and after hot work, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for handling, securing, transport and use of compressed-gas cylinders, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for separation, ventilation and protection of oxygen and fuel-gas cylinders in storage, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for containing sparks, molten metal and hot slag from hot-work activities, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for storage, transfer and ignition control for flammable and combustible liquids, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for preventing dust accumulation, ignition and secondary explosions in combustible-dust environments, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for selecting, locating and using portable fire extinguishers for expected fire hazards, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for atmospheric testing before and during confined-space entry, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for using mechanical ventilation to control atmospheric hazards during confined-space work, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for planned non-entry and entry rescue for confined-space emergencies, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for attendant monitoring, communication and emergency responsibilities outside permit spaces, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for entry authorization, hazard verification and permit closure responsibilities, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for recognizing and controlling oxygen-deficient or oxygen-enriched atmospheres, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for detecting and controlling hydrogen sulfide exposure in process, sewer and confined environments, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for monitoring and controlling flammable atmospheres before introducing ignition sources, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for preventing cave-in, access and struck-by hazards in trench work, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for selection, installation and inspection of excavation support and shielding systems, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for safe ladders, ramps and routes for entering and leaving excavations, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for locating and protecting buried electrical, gas, water and process services before excavation, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for controlling excavated material, surcharge loads and falling material near excavation edges, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for competent-person inspection of scaffold foundations, structure, access and fall protection, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for using scaffold status tags as communication without replacing physical inspection, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for setup, locking, access and movement control for mobile scaffold towers, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for selection, inspection and safe use of non-powered hand tools, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for safe inspection, guarding and operation of portable powered tools, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for secure setup and controlled use of magnetic-base drilling machines, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for selection, mounting and use of abrasive cutting discs, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for pre-use inspection, storage and mounting checks for abrasive wheels, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for safe compressed-air use, hose control and cleaning practices, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for planning hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure tests with stored-energy controls, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for safe opening of process piping and equipment that may contain pressure, temperature or hazardous material, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for using safety data sheets to understand chemical hazards, controls and emergency actions, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for clear chemical identification, pictograms, signal words and workplace labeling, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for segregating incompatible chemicals and controlling storage conditions, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for initial actions, isolation, containment and escalation for chemical spills, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for hazard evaluation, respirator selection, fit and program controls, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for noise exposure control and correct selection and use of hearing protection, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for selecting eye and face protection for impact, splash, dust, radiation and hot-work hazards, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for planning work, hydration, acclimatization and response during high-heat conditions, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for short, task-specific safety briefings that confirm hazards, controls and worker understanding, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for breaking work into steps to identify hazards and define controls before execution, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for last-minute field risk checks before starting or when conditions change, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for empowering workers to pause unsafe work and restart only after controls are restored, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for keeping work areas free from trip hazards, waste, blocked access and uncontrolled materials, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for physically separating pedestrians from forklifts, trucks and mobile plant, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for planning routes, speed, signs, crossings, parking and vehicle-pedestrian interfaces, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for reducing reversing collisions through route design, alarms, cameras and spotter controls, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for alarms, roles, evacuation, accountability and response resources for workplace emergencies, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for first-aid readiness, supplies, trained responders and rapid escalation, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for promptly reporting and recording workplace incidents so hazards can be controlled and learned from, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for capturing high-potential near misses before they become injuries or losses, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for field observations that identify safe practices, at-risk conditions and system weaknesses, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for recognizing fatigue-related performance loss and controlling work-rest, travel and high-risk task exposure, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for managing interacting hazards when multiple work groups or operations occur in the same area, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Practical HSE guidance for prequalification, onboarding, coordination, supervision and performance control for contractors, with field-ready controls, verification points and stop-work triggers.

Inspect fall protection, access and rescue controls before work starts.

A structured inspection checklist for welding, cutting, grinding and other activities capable of producing heat, flame or sparks.

Confirm energy isolation, lock application and zero-energy verification.

Check scaffold access, platforms, guardrails, tags and foundations.

Review atmospheric testing, rescue readiness, communication and entry controls before confined-space work.

Inspect lifting plans, rigging, exclusion zones and crane setup.

Excavation and trench work controls.

Controls for simultaneous and conflicting operations.

Electrical installations, isolation and protection checks.

Condition and safe use checks for hand tools.

Portable powered tool safety checks.

Pre-use checks for mobile plant and equipment.

Workplace fire prevention and response readiness.

Temporary distribution and site power controls.

Selection, condition and use of personal protective equipment.

Workplace order, access and waste controls.

Ergonomic and manual load handling checks.

Chemical storage, handling and emergency controls.

Site vehicle movement and pedestrian safety checks.

Structured positive and at-risk behaviour observations.

Emergency planning, communication and response readiness.

First aid coverage, equipment and response readiness.

Operational environmental aspect and impact checks.

Worker welfare, hygiene and accommodation facility checks.