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New films urge rural Queenslanders to be safe around electricity

Five new films launched by the Queensland Government today are aimed at keeping rural communities safe from electrical dangers.

Mushroom farm fined $130,000 for workplace incident

A family-run Ballandean mushroom farm and its director faced the Warwick Magistrates Court recently in relation to horrific injuries sustained by a worker in 2019.

Former nurse tells how her neighbour’s life was in her hands

Be prepared - that’s the message a life-saving nurse wants you to adopt if you work on the land or in isolated areas across the state. It’s also why she has joined Workplace Health and Safety Queensland’s team of Safety Advocates, Head of Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Tony James said.

Mentally healthy workplaces make better business for all

As Mental Health Week kicks off, Queenslanders are urged to take time to focus on their mental wellbeing, while employers are asked to make their staff’s mental health a priority.

Shane Webcke gets serious about work safety

Former footy warhorse Shane Webcke was famous for his on-field passion, determination and work ethic, but he’s now bringing these same qualities to his role as an advocate for work safety.

Her life in my hands – the Robyn Neilson story

Robyn Neilson was a first responder to her neighbour who suffered horrific injuries after her arm caught in a post-hole digger on a remote cattle property.

Annual review of medical fees

WorkCover Queensland is commencing the annual review of medical fees. Associations and providers can provide feedback by 22 October 2021.

Employers failing to hold insurance in the Queensland workers’ compensation scheme

One recent prosecution highlights just how seriously failing to hold workers' compensation insurance is taken in Queensland.

Responding to fraud in the Queensland workers’ compensation scheme

Fraud can and does occur in the world of workers’ compensation insurance. Three recent prosecutions highlight just how seriously workers’ compensation fraud is addressed in Queensland.

It's time to renew your WorkCover accident insurance policy

Your accident insurance policy with WorkCover Queensland, which covers your business for the cost of any work-related injuries to your workers, is due for renewal.

New independent medical examinations panel

WorkCover Queensland has now completed the open tender process to appoint a new independent medical examinations (IME) panel, effective from 1 July 2021.

2021–2022 WorkCover Queensland industry classifications released

The finalised rates for WorkCover Queensland's industry classifications (WIC) for 2021–2022 have now been published in the Queensland Government Gazette.