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Tour operator fined $250,000 for health and safety breach

A tour group business operator has been fined $250,000 after the deaths of two international students who drowned in Lake McKenzie on Fraser Island in 2019.

16 February 2023
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Unlicensed sparkie cops $40,000 fine for illegal electrical work

A sole trader has been fined $40,000 for performing unlicensed electrical contracting and unsafe electrical work.

14 February 2023
Media release

Business and supervisor fined $55,000 following worker’s seven metre rooftop plunge

A roofing business and one of its supervisors have been fined a collective $55,000 after a worker was seriously injured falling through a roof onto a concrete floor.

1 February 2023
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Electrician cops huge fines for unsafe electrical work

A self-employed electrician was recently fined more than $100,000 for performing non-compliant and unsafe electrical work in South-East Queensland, in contravention of the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld), over a 13-month period.

31 January 2023
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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
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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
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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.

7 December 2022
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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
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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