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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
News article

Review into Queensland’s workers’ compensation scheme

The Queensland Government has announced an independent review of the state’s workers’ compensation scheme is underway.

22 February 2023
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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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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
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Preventing injuries while working from home

More Queenslanders are working remotely, so how do employers ensure that their workers have a safe and healthy working environment at home?

30 March 2022
News article

Managing sprains and strains in the retail tyre industry

A new pilot project is helping employers in the retail tyre industry address the risk factors contributing to work-related sprains and strains.

23 March 2022
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Craig's story

Craig suffered serious injuries when he fell from a ladder at work. Here's how support and a positive mindset helped Craig get back.

3 November 2021
Media release

People at Work tool launched across Australia

Australia's only validated psychosocial risk assessment tool, People at Work, is up and running on a new free, digital platform.

26 February 2021