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  Important: From 1 January 2012, information on this website is being reviewed and must be read in conjunction with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.

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Builders' supplies wholesaling

The builders' supplies wholesaling sub-sector has one of the highest injury rates of all retail and wholesale sub-sectors. Here you will find information about the sub-sector and ways of managing risk in the workplace.

About the sub-sector

The sector is made up of businesses that mostly resale timber, builders' hardware or builders' materials.

Builders' supplies wholesalers sub-sector review (PDF, 184 kB)

Injury prevention

Protection from eye injuries (PDF, 173 kB)

Hotspot - common injuries and risk management (PDF, 822 kB)

Builders' supplies wholesaling (workers health and safety tips)

Preventing injuries when loading and unloading vehicles (non-Queensland Government link)

Using trolleys (non-Queensland Government link)

Pallets: Loading and unloading (non-Queensland Government link)

Pallets: Preventing handling above shoulder height (non-Queensland Government link)

Handling empty pallets (non-Queensland Government link)