Apprenticeship program resources: Flammable, explosive, and electrical hazards
These resources are directly aligned to learning competencies defined by the Industry Training Authority (ITA) for various apprenticeable trades. For more information and resources on these topics, please visit the Health & Safety section of this website.
OHS Regulation & Guidelines
OHS Regulation
- Part 5 Chemical Agents and Biological Agents - Flammable and Combustible Substances
- Part 19 Electrical Safety - Definitions
- Part 19 Electrical Safety - General Electrical Requirements
- Part 19 Electrical Safety - Working on Low Voltage Electrical Equipment
- Part 19 Electrical Safety - Working on High Voltage Electrical Equipment
- Part 19 Electrical Safety - Working on De-energized High Voltage Power Systems
- Part 19 Electrical Safety - Working Close to Energized High Voltage Equipment and Conductors
OHS Guidelines
- Part 5 Chemical Agents and Biological Agents - Flammable and Combustible Substances
- Guidelines Part 19 Electrical Safety - General Electrical Requirements
- Guidelines Part 19 Electrical Safety - Working on Low Voltage Electrical Equipment
- Guidelines Part 19 Electrical Safety - Working on High Voltage Electrical Equipment
- Guidelines Part 19 Electrical Safety - Working Close to Energized High Voltage Equipment and Conductors
Resources
Reducing the risk of fires or explosions when spraying flammable products
Spray-applied products often contain flammable ingredients that can ignite when mixed with air. The tips in this bulletin can help you prevent fires and explosions from airborne flammable products in...
Vacuum Truck Explosion Injures Worker
As hazardous waste was being unloaded from a tank connected to a vacuum truck, flammable gases and vapours ignited, resulting in an explosion.
Working Safely Around Electricity
This booklet explains the dangers of working around and on energized low-voltage equipment and near high-voltage conductors. It is written for supervisors and workers who work around and with electrical...
Electrical Safety
Electricity can be our best friend - or our worst enemy. When handled improperly, electricity can injure or kill. This interactive web book uses text and video to explain the dangers of working around...