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Chris' story

When Chris experienced a mental injury due to his work, support from his employer helped him take a different career path while staying connected to his work and culture.

19 December 2024
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WorkCover partnership helps electricians stay strong

As part of our Injury Risk Reduction Initiatives, WorkCover Queensland has partnered with Master Electricians Australia to help electricians protect themselves against musculoskeletal strain.

19 December 2024
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Tis the season to be jolly

The holiday season is fast approaching and with it, extended trading hours across the state allowing Queenslanders to avoid the Christmas rush.

18 December 2024
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Annual update of Medical Tables of Costs

WorkCover Queensland has reviewed and updated the tables of costs for medical treatment and supplementary services applicable for workers' compensation in Queensland. The changes are effective 1 December 2024 and reflect the maximum fees payable by insurers.

2 December 2024
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Annual update of Private Hospital Services Table of Costs

WorkCover Queensland has updated the Private Hospital Services Table of Costs, effective 1 December 2024.

28 November 2024
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Asbestos safety risk from high pressure water hoses in focus for Asbestos Awareness Week

The dangers of using high pressure water hoses on asbestos cement roofs, fences and walls will be a focus of Queensland’s Asbestos Awareness Week (25 November to 1 December 2024).

25 November 2024
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Nominate to join the Consultative Committee for Work-Related Fatalities and Serious Incidents

Have you been directly impacted by a work-related fatality or serious injury? Do you think you may be ready to be a force for positive change? You’re invited to consider applying to become a member of the Consultative Committee.

22 November 2024
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New electrical safety laws - protecting workers and the community

The Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2024 (ESOLA Regulation) gives effect to further recommendations from the Review of Queensland’s Electrical Safety Act 2002.

8 October 2024
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Queenslanders need to work safely 365 days a year

Workplaces across Queensland are encouraged to take part in National Safe Work Month this October to help save lives and reduce the cost of work-related injury and illness.

2 October 2024
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Safe Work Month focuses on being safe 365 days of the year

Saving lives by raising awareness about workplace health and safety is the focus of National Safe Work Month this October. Safety doesn’t happen by chance or guesswork; safety is everyone’s business.

26 September 2024
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Farm safety a prized subject for Queensland students

Be safe around electrical equipment, always wear a helmet on a quad bike and wash your hands after touching animals – these are some of the safety messages that will feature in the 2025 Farm safety calendar.

13 September 2024
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Annual update of Private Hospital Services Table of Costs

WorkCover Queensland is commencing our annual review of the Private Hospital Services Table of Costs for 2024.

10 September 2024