Fire and explosion
Handling and storing flammable materials, controlling explosion hazards, hot work management and more.
Explosion of Mobile Carpet Cleaning Propane-Fuelled Boilers
AL037
Information on propane cylinder and propane-fueled boiler safety requirements.
PUBLISHED: March 2009
PUBLISHED: March 2009
Use of Combustible Gas Meters at the Work Site
CH038
***This resource is current to July 2010.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
A review of the proper use and calibration of combustible gas meters.
PUBLISHED: July 2010
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
A review of the proper use and calibration of combustible gas meters.
PUBLISHED: July 2010
Managing Hot Work
FEX001
***This resource is current to May 2007.
For information on the current OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
A description of hot work as a fire and explosion hazard and direction for performing hot work under the OHS Code.
PUBLISHED: May 2007
For information on the current OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
A description of hot work as a fire and explosion hazard and direction for performing hot work under the OHS Code.
PUBLISHED: May 2007
Handling and Storage of Flammable Materials at the Work Site
FEX002
***This resource is current to July 2009.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
A complete resource on flammable materials including definitions, associated hazards, worker training, storage, and incompatible substances.
PUBLISHED: July 2009
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
A complete resource on flammable materials including definitions, associated hazards, worker training, storage, and incompatible substances.
PUBLISHED: July 2009
Appropriate Workwear for Flash Fire and Explosion Hazards
PPE005
***This resource is current to April 2006.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Discusses elements to consider when purchasing fire retardent clothing.
PUBLISHED: April 2006
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Discusses elements to consider when purchasing fire retardent clothing.
PUBLISHED: April 2006
Safe work permits
SH013
This resource provides information about safe work permits and how they can be used to enhance health and safety for certain types of hazardous work.
UPDATED: May 2025
UPDATED: May 2025
Controlling the Explosion Hazard in Vessels, Tanks and Piping Systems
FEX004
***This resource is current to August 2010.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Outlines safe work procedures for preparing hydrocarbon-containing vessels, tanks or piping systems for hot work, confined space entry or hydrocarbon removal.
PUBLISHED: August 2010
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Outlines safe work procedures for preparing hydrocarbon-containing vessels, tanks or piping systems for hot work, confined space entry or hydrocarbon removal.
PUBLISHED: August 2010
Working in smoky environments
FI008
This bulletin discusses smoky environments and wildfire smoke as a workplace hazard and provides health and safety information regarding potential health effects, risks and controls.
UPDATED: April 2026
UPDATED: April 2026
Occupational health and safety guide for firefighting
FEX003
***This resource is current to March 2019. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
This bulletin describes the minimum standards to which a fire service must comply under occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation.
PUBLISHED: March 2019
This bulletin describes the minimum standards to which a fire service must comply under occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation.
PUBLISHED: March 2019
Cleaning up burned structures
FI009
This resource provides health and safety information regarding debris cleanup and demolition of structures involved in wildfires.
UPDATED: May 2026
UPDATED: May 2026