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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.

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.

Medical fees update - effective 1 December 2022

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Warren's story

For Warren, a veteran truck driver, what should have been a routine run from Mackay to Townsville in October 2021 ended in life-changing injuries. He now educates drivers about putting their own safety first.

Olympic champion Hayley Lewis announced as Mental Health Ambassador

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has named former swimming champion Hayley Lewis as their Queensland Mental Health Ambassador on World Mental Health Day.

Award nominated rehab consultant shares his top tips

When a worker is injured, it can be an overwhelming time for employers.

New workplace coal dust standard commences in Queensland

From 1 October 2022, the workplace exposure standard for respirable coal dust) will be halved in Queensland, revised from a time weighted average of 3 milligrams per cubic metre (mg/m³) down to 1.5 mg/m³.