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New national strategy paves the way for safer and healthier work
The Queensland Government has welcomed the release of a new national 10-year work health and safety strategy, alongside new tactics to protect workers from silica dust and psychosocial hazards in the state’s workplaces.
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Release of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) Review Report
The Queensland Government has accepted all 31 recommendations from an independent review of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act), which sought to clarify and enhance its existing frameworks and ensure its overall effectiveness.
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Queensland’s 2023 Work Well Awards finalists announced
A total of 111 entries were received by the Office of Industrial Relations for the 2023 Work Well Awards, celebrating organisations and individuals striving to achieve the highest health and safety and return to work standards at their workplaces.
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Construction sites urged to prepare for wild weather and summer shutdown
With the Bureau of Meteorology predicting severe weather driven by El Nino this summer, construction businesses across Queensland are encouraged to ensure their sites are safe and secure before they turn the key and head off for a well-earned break.
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Hefty fine for house demolition with complete disregard for asbestos laws
A demolition company has been fined $100,000 and a conviction recorded for tearing down two houses in suburban Brisbane using an excavator, without first safely removing asbestos sheeting.
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Independent review of Workplace Health and Safety Queensland announced
The Miles Government has commissioned an independent review of Workplace Health and Safety Queensland. Starting today, the review will ensure the state’s regulator meets contemporary standards and community expectations around 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, supply, manufacture, and installation of engineered stone which will come into effect in Queensland on 1 July 2024.
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Engineered stone work to cease from 1 July
On 1 July 2024, work with engineered stone in Queensland must cease. Queensland has led the way forging a national consensus to address the issue. This ban is to protect workers and save lives.
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Work health and safety laws - clarified and stronger
A number of legislative changes by the Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 have come into effect today.
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New laws on the way for electrical safety
Following extensive consultation with industry, registered unions, electricity entities, peak bodies, and the community, the Miles Government is taking action to strengthen Queensland’s electrical safety laws.
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Research to investigate returning to work after lung disease diagnosis
The Miles Government continues to lead the nation in its commitment to limiting the effects of dust lung disease in workers in the mining and artificial stone industries.
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WorkCover fraud leads to five months imprisonment
A Queensland man, who defrauded nearly $78,000 from WorkCover Queensland, will be sent to prison for five months and has been ordered to repay the money.