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Avoid heat stress in our sizzling summer

With temperatures peaking at more than 40 degrees in parts of Queensland this week, the Palaszczuk Government is reminding businesses to have plans in place to help keep workers safe.

7 December 2022
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Look out for young workers starting their first jobs

Employers taking on young people over the holiday season are being urged to ensure workers are properly trained and supervised in their new roles.

6 December 2022
Ministerial media release

New safety campaign targets Queensland farming’s biggest killer

The Palaszczuk Government is urging Queenslanders to be safe on quad bikes, with a new campaign shining a spotlight on the fact they are the biggest killers on Queensland farms.

5 December 2022
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Medical fees update - effective 1 December 2022

WorkCover Queensland has updated the Medical Items Table of Costs. Changes take effect on 1 December 2022.

30 November 2022
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Private Hospital Services Table of Costs update – effective 1 December 2022

WorkCover Queensland has updated our Private Hospital Services Table of Costs, which was published in the Queensland Government Gazette on Friday, 18 November 2022 and will apply from 1 December 2022.

30 November 2022
Media release

Rogue electrician shut down in Townsville

The Electrical Safety Office (ESO) has obtained a court ordered injunction preventing an unlicensed electrical contractor from carrying out further electrical work in Queensland.

29 November 2022
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Queensland businesses put on notice to insure workers against work-related injuries

Queensland businesses are being reminded that they must insure their workers against the costs of work-related injuries, after recent compliance activities uncovered dozens of uninsured businesses.

29 November 2022
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Celebrating safely at work parties this festive season

As we head into the festive season, it’s a time to celebrate the year that was with our colleagues at end-of-year parties – but it’s also important to ensure we do so safely.

29 November 2022
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Safety reminder during Asbestos Awareness Week

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will host a free live streamed asbestos safety session this Tuesday during Asbestos Awareness Week to deliver important safety messages.

22 November 2022
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Get the scoop - how one employer helped his worker return after injury

Giada, a manager and gelato maker at La Macelleria Gelateria, required surgery after being diagnosed with repetitive strain injury. This is how Giada's employer, Matteo, helped her return to work and wellbeing.

17 November 2022
Ministerial media release

Nation leading codes to protect Queensland workers

Queensland workers will have some of the strongest protections in the country when it comes to psychological wellbeing and silicosis prevention, thanks to two new codes introduced by the Palaszczuk Government today.

9 November 2022
Ministerial media release

Farm safety calendar competition winners revealed

Twelve Queensland kids have been selected as the winners of the 2023 Farm safety calendar competition.

9 November 2022