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Have your say on quad bike safety
Do you ride a quad bike or know someone who does? Share your thoughts about quad bike safety in a confidential 15 minute survey.
23 January 2023 -
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Fatal helicopter incident on the Gold Coast
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) refers to the tragedy that occurred when two helicopters collided on the Gold Coast on 2 January 2023 resulting in a number of fatalities. When a workplace fatality occurs in a highly technical environment such as aviation, the most relevant authorities are activated to investigate.
10 January 2023 -
Ministerial media release
Look out for traffic controllers these holidays
Queensland motorists have been urged to take it easy on the roads over the busy holiday period, particularly through roadworks.
23 December 2022 -
News article
Common Law Claims Management Panel tender now open
The Common Law Claims Management Panel tender is now open, and can be accessed on the Queensland Government QTenders website.
19 December 2022 -
News article
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 -
News article
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 -
News article
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 -
News article
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 -
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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