Learn how to identify hazards, manage risks and protect your workers from injury and illness.
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How to set up your business so you comply with Queensland’s health and safety laws.
If an injury or illness occursThe steps to take—from making sure people are safe to reporting injuries and making a claim.
Getting back to workThe steps involved in starting your recovery and getting you back to work.
Guide to health and safety lawsAn overview of the laws, how they fit together and what they require of employers and workers.
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Quad bikes are Queensland farming’s biggest killer
More than 50 Queenslanders have been killed using quad bikes since 2011. Be a safer quad bike rider by following five simple steps: always wear a helmet, kids on kids’ bikes, don’t double, don’t overload, quad bike training.
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Ambassadors
Our safety ambassadors share their stories and increase awareness of the importance of mentally healthy workplaces and work health and safety.
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Engineered stone ban in effect from 1 July 2024
Builders, renovators, fabricators, and those working in the construction industry are being reminded of the upcoming national ban on the use...
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Allied Health Services Tables of Costs review for 2024-2025
WorkCover Queensland is commencing our annual review of the Allied Health Services Tables of Costs for the 2024-2025 financial year.
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Joint WHSQ and Department of Environment, Science and Innovation investigation into asbestos in mulch
Action has been taken by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland to ensure Queenslanders are safe.
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Mentally healthy workplaces workshops 2024
Designed for managers and supervisors, you’ll be equipped with foundational skills to identify, assess and manage risks to psychological hea...
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Worker received electric shock when plant contacted overhead powerlines
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Patron injured falling from amusement ride
9 February 2024 -
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Fatal fall from boat in marina yard
2 February 2024 -
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Delivering concrete for pumping
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Bridge and gantry crane serious incidents
18 January 2024