Challenges faced by small businesses when preventing injuries or managing employees return to work were discussed at a recent educational forum hosted by WorkCover Queensland and the Australian Industry Group (AIG). read more... about Working together with small businesses

Want to improve your return to work rate? Want to reduce your WorkCover premium? It is possible. Let’s look at Northside Trusses and Frames (NTF) as an example. NTF’s long term focus to on safety culture and attitudes has resulted employees returning to work 20 times quicker than the industry average. read more... about Strong safety culture drives down premiums at NTF

A company that only months ago was recording higher than average workplace injuries for their industry is about to celebrate a milestone, reaching 90 days without a lost time injury. Tropical Reef Shipyard, a ship manufacturing firm based in Cairns, recorded six lost time injuries (LTIs) in December. But since then, they’ve seen these figures trend downwards to hit zero in March. read more... about Tropical Reef Shipyard leaps forward with safety

Welders are exposed to dust and fumes, but when the appropriate safety gear is worn and there is ample ventilation, the risk can be minimised. However for some workers, too much exposure can lead to injury including mediastinal lumphadenitis or even lung fibrosis. read more... about Understanding welding fumes

Wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment the right way can be the difference between sustaining a serious workplace injury or not. Find out what PPE an injured worker can wear to allow them to safely stay at work as they recover. read more... about Meeting WHS and workshop requirements

On Friday 8 February, the South Customer Services Centre organised a RTW workshop for employers to help them improve injury prevention and management outcomes. Attendees reported some great feedback and gained a lot from the workshop. read more... about RTW workshop generates safety awareness

In 2012, WorkCover received 3 309 registrations for people under 25 who sustained an injury at work, making it the most dangerous industry for young people. read more... about Manufacturing highest number of injuries for under 25's

This article produced by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland discusses bullying in the manufacturing industry and that international research reports that eight per cent of workers in manufacturing have experienced bullying. It also highlights steps employers can take to better manage workplace bullying in the manufacturing industry. read more... about Workplace bullying: Tackling it from all sides, WHSQ

Queensland is notorious for its beautiful, hot weather and with this summer already off to a sizzling start, employers and workers should take extra care to be sun smart. In 2011-12, 69 claims for heat stress were registered, and so far this financial year, WorkCover has received 16 - there are steps people can follow to prevent sun related illnesses. read more... about Working outdoors this summer