Manufacturing

Abrasive blasting
Dust, coatings and solvents, noise and vibrations and particulate matter are all health and safety issues of the abrasive blasting industry

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

Foundry
Foundry work occurs in a very hot, noisy and potentially dangerous environment

Radio frequency generating plant
Radio Frequency Radiation (RFR) is a form of non-ionising radiation that comes naturally from the sun, galaxies and the earth

Spray painting
Spray painting is used in a variety of industries and by a variety of workers. It is used to paint motor vehicles, buildings (inside and outside), structures, furniture, white goods, boats, ships, aircraft and machinery

Manufacturing Industry Action Plan
The Manufacturing Industry Action Plan 2008-2010 outlines key workplace health and safety activities for the industry

Guide to machinery and equipment safety (PDF, 401 KB)

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

Print the Guide to practical machine guarding (PDF, 737 KB)

For more information contact:

Queensland Government

Workplace Health and Safety Infoline 1300 369 915

Department of Employment and Training for careers in the manufacturing industry

Non-Queensland Government

Australian Manufacturing Workers' union (AMWU)