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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.

30 September 2022
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Ambassadors in Aged Care may reduce incidences of violence and aggression against workers

A pilot trialling the use of resident ambassadors in an aged care setting has shown reduced incidences of violence and aggression against care workers.

8 September 2022
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Supreme Court decision puts spotlight on interstate workers' connection to Queensland

A recent Supreme Court decision used a three-step test in considering the case of a chef who was injured while working in the Northern Territory for a Queensland-based employer.

8 September 2022
Media release

Don't get your wires crossed in Electrical Safety Week

With so much happening in Electrical Safety Week (5-9 September), it might be hard not to get your wires crossed!

5 September 2022
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Appeal, bail request dismissed for gig worker convicted of fraud

A District Court Judge has dismissed an appeal and request for bail from a worker who was jailed for defrauding WorkCover by earning thousands of dollars from work while receiving workers’ compensation.

5 September 2022
Ministerial media release

Work Health Safety Act review now open

The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 review is now open. You are invited to have your say. Consultation closes Friday 23 September 2022.

31 August 2022
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Easing the burden of manual task injuries in disability and aged care

A Queensland-based pilot program is easing the burden of injuries that result from people-handling on nurses, support workers and carers in aged care and disability services.

29 August 2022
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Deborah's story

Dr Deborah Simmons was diagnosed with PTSD after being a first responder at the Grosvenor mine explosion in Moranbah in May 2020. This is the story of how she was able to recover, and get back to work as an anaesthetist and rural generalist.

24 August 2022
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Richard's story

Richard was seriously injured when he came off his e-scooter while commuting to work in November 2021. With WorkCover support, he's been able to get back to work and life.

22 August 2022
Ministerial media release

Work Health Safety Act set for review

The Palaszczuk Government today announced that a five-yearly review of the Work Health Safety Act will begin next week.

18 August 2022
Media release

Educational resource company fined after forklift incident

A well-established business which supplies resources, including books and stationery, to schools Australia-wide has been fined $70,000 after a forklift incident in February last year.

15 August 2022
Media release

Company fined after debris from a crane fell on worker

A company which leased a property to a steel business has been fined $75,000 after a worker was injured when debris from a building bridge crane fell on him.

12 August 2022