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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.

20 September 2023
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Joint initiative aims to reduce plumbers’ risk of injury

WorkCover Queensland is investing in the construction industry’s injury risk reduction, with its recent collaboration with Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ).

18 September 2023
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High Court clears employer of vicarious liability in unusual workplace incident

WorkCover Queensland Senior Lawyer, Tim Loos, sits down with Chris Murphy, Special Counsel at Cooper Grace Ward, to discuss the details of the case of CCIG Investments Pty Ltd v Schokman [2023] and to examine vicarious liability and its relevance for employers.

13 September 2023
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Unlicensed electrical apprentice fined $45,000 for illegal, dangerous work

An unlicensed electrical apprentice has been fined $45,000 in the Richlands Magistrates Court for non-compliant and unsafe electrical work in South East Queensland between November and December 2020.

24 August 2023
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John's story

Making the roads safer is Senior Constable John Kenworthy’s passion. Sadly, it was while on duty keeping others safe on the roads that his own life would change.

23 August 2023
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Asbestos compliance to be audited across Queensland

Starting in September, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland inspectors will begin auditing businesses operating from buildings likely to contain asbestos.

21 August 2023
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Queensland gets ready to Work Well

A digital futurist, human communications expert and the Royal Australian Navy’s first female pilot are headlining this year’s program at the Work Well Conference 2023.

18 August 2023
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Calling all sparkies - connect with us for Electrical Safety Week

Kickstart your September with Electrical Safety Week 2023 a series of events for electrical industry leaders, workers, contractors and apprentices.

15 August 2023
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Rocklea tyre recycling business second conviction following $650,000 fine

A Rocklea tyre recycling business which pleaded guilty and was fined $650,000 in the Brisbane District Court in June, has again been convicted without further fines when the matter for a 2020 workplace incident returned to the Brisbane Magistrates Court recently.

15 August 2023
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WorkCover Queensland invests in the safety of forklift users

With over 700 forklift-related injuries per year in Queensland, WorkCover is demonstrating its commitment to safety with the Harmful Equipment (Forklifts) Injury Risk Reduction Initiative.

3 August 2023
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Public Health Services Table of Costs update – effective 1 July 2023

WorkCover Queensland has updated our Public Health Services Table of Costs, which was published in the Queensland Government Gazette and will apply from 1 July 2023.

21 July 2023
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Time to renew your WorkCover accident insurance policy

If you have an accident insurance policy with WorkCover Queensland — covering your business for the cost of any work-related injuries to your workers — it’s now due for renewal.

1 July 2023