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Other Hazards

In addition to psychosocial, chemical, and biological risks, workplaces must also account for a wide range of other hazards to ensure a comprehensive approach to occupational health and safety.

Physical hazards such as noise, vibration, extreme temperatures, and radiation can cause both acute and long-term harm.
- Heat Management
- Sun Safety
Ergonomic hazards stem from poorly designed workstations, repetitive motions, and awkward postures, often leading to musculoskeletal disorders.
- Ergonomics and Safety Video
- Wellbeing Hub - Healthy People
Mechanical hazards involve the use of machinery and equipment that can cause injuries through entanglement, crushing, or cutting.
Electrical hazards, including shock, arc flashes, and faulty wiring, pose serious threats.
Fire and explosion hazards must also be carefully managed, particularly in environments where flammable materials or combustible dusts are present.

Proper identification, assessment, and mitigation of these diverse risks are essential to creating a safe and productive work environment.

The University of New England respects and acknowledges that its people, courses and facilities are built on land, and surrounded by a sense of belonging, both ancient and contemporary, of the world's oldest living culture. In doing so, UNE values and respects Indigenous knowledge systems as a vital part of the knowledge capital of Australia. We recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of the Aboriginal community and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future.