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Safe Work Month 2024
Safe Work Month, held nationally each year in October, is a nationwide initiative dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces for everyone.
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Understanding mental injury claims
The resources on this page are designed for WorkCover employers who want to improve their knowledge of mental injury claims to better support workers.
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Making workplaces safer for everyone, every day
Whether you’re an employer, employee or dedicated health and safety representative, we all have a role to play in making workplaces safer for everyone, every day.
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Farm safety calendar competition
Order your free 2025 Farm safety calendar today and check out the 12 winning drawings that feature in the calendar!
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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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New electrical safety laws - protecting workers and the community
The Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2024 (ESOLA Regulation) gives effect to further recommendations from the Re...
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Queenslanders need to work safely 365 days a year
Workplaces across Queensland are encouraged to take part in National Safe Work Month this October to help save lives and reduce the cost of ...
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Safe Work Month focuses on being safe 365 days of the year
Saving lives by raising awareness about workplace health and safety is the focus of National Safe Work Month this October. Safety doesn’t ha...
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Work Well Regional Breakfast Forums 2024
This year, we're bringing elements of the Work Well Conference to Rockhampton and Cairns, featuring three conference speakers ready to share...
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Latest changes in management of crystalline silica substances - Cairns
New regulations regarding the management of crystalline silica substances (CSS) commenced 1 September 2024. Find out more by attending our i...
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Work Well Conference 2024
The Work Well Conference is back! This year’s event will be held on Tuesday 22 October 2024 at the Royal International Convention Centre (RN...
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Worker killed in elevating work platform incident
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Crane drop incident
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Worker seriously injured after being struck by forklift
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Worker seriously injured in fall from balcony
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Workers sustain serious injuries from two separate conveyor incidents
6 September 2024