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Updated Workplace Exposure Standard for Aluminium Welding Fumes
The workplace exposure standard (WES) for aluminium welding fumes has been reduced from 5 mg/m³ to 1 mg/m³, measured as an 8-hour time-weighted average. This change is now in effect.
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Workplace Health and Safety Queensland media statement
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) have notified a number of impacted businesses regarding the detection of asbestos-containing fire rated board (FRB) as a result of information provided by Australian Border Force (ABF).
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Calling for Expressions of Interest for the Work Health and Safety Industry Sector Standing Committees
The Office of Industrial Relations (OIR) is seeking nominations for consideration by the Minister for appointment to a new term of the Industry Sector Standing Committees (ISSCs). The primary function of the ISSCs is to give advice and make recommendations to the Work Health and Safety Board about workplace health and safety in the relevant industry sector. The ISSCs meet at least four times a year.
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Upcoming asbestos compliance audits for Queensland businesses
From 1 August 2025, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) inspectors will begin auditing businesses operating from buildings constructed before 1990 and those likely containing asbestos. The statewide audit will run until 31 October and will focus on compliance with asbestos management requirements, including having an asbestos register and a management plan in place where asbestos has been identified.
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Tis the season to be jolly
The holiday season is fast approaching and with it, extended trading hours across the state allowing Queenslanders to avoid the Christmas rush.
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Asbestos safety risk from high pressure water hoses in focus for Asbestos Awareness Week
The dangers of using high pressure water hoses on asbestos cement roofs, fences and walls will be a focus of Queensland’s Asbestos Awareness Week (25 November to 1 December 2024).
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Nominate to join the Consultative Committee for Work-Related Fatalities and Serious Incidents
Have you been directly impacted by a work-related fatality or serious injury? Do you think you may be ready to be a force for positive change? You’re invited to consider applying to become a member of the Consultative Committee.
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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 Review of Queensland’s Electrical Safety Act 2002.
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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 work-related injury and illness.
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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 happen by chance or guesswork
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Farm safety a prized subject for Queensland students
Be safe around electrical equipment, always wear a helmet on a quad bike and wash your hands after touching animals – these are some of the safety messages that will feature in the 2025 Farm safety calendar.
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Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024
The changes aim to improve the process for injured workers, improve rehabilitation and return to work outcomes and address emerging scheme trends like the growth of psychological injury claims.