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COVID-19 vaccines and your workplace health and safety obligations
The national rollout of COVID-19 vaccines is a timely reminder for employers to review their workplace health and safety obligations amidst these unprecedented times.
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Changes to regulation for low density asbestos board (LBD)
From 1 May 2021, low density asbestos fibre board will be classed as a friable asbestos containing material and must be removed by a class A licensed removalist.
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Open for Comment - Private Hospital Services Table of Costs
WorkCover Queensland will introduce a Private Hospital Services Table of Costs. Stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback through our Open for Comment process.
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Independent medical examinations (IME) panel tender now open
The independent medical examinations (IME) panel tender is now open, and can be accessed on the Queensland Government QTenders website.
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Making the surgery approval process faster and easier
As part of a review of our treating services model, we are improving our processes for approving surgeries to ensure workers get access to timely medical treatment for their recovery.
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Independent medical examinations panel review
With the current Independent Medical Examinations (IME) panel arrangement ending on 30 June 2021, WorkCover will advertise for new IME panel members for 2021-2024 through an open tender which will start on 11 January 2021.
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Updated table of costs for medical treatment - effective 1 December 2020
WorkCover Queensland has reviewed and updated the medical treatment table of costs applicable for workers' compensation in Queensland. The changes are effective 1 December 2020.
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Release of mental injury treatment guidelines
WorkCover Queensland is committed to facilitating best practice claims management and promoting positive outcomes for Queensland workers with injuries.
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Redesigned WorkSafe.qld.gov.au website launched
The redesigned WorkSafe.qld.gov.au website launched on 8 October 2020.
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Outstanding primary school artwork featured in 2021 Farm Safety calendar
The creative works of a dozen Queensland primary school students from Prep through to Grade 6 will appear in the 2021 Farm Safety calendar following a competition run by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
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Charges laid in Dreamworld referral
The independent Work Health and Safety Prosecutor, Mr Aaron Guilfoyle, has laid charges against Ardent Leisure Limited regarding the tragic incident at Dreamworld in October 2016 where four people lost their lives on the Thunder River Rapids Ride.
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Centacare Community Services hazardous manual tasks risk
Centacare Community Services (Centacare) provides a variety of support to disability and aged care clients, employing over 1,900 employees who provide support to 7,800 clients in over 200 locations across South East Queensland. These services range from assistance with community participation, in-home support and respite care.