Case studies

Losing breath - The Adam Sager story

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland's latest film, losing breath tells the tragic story of Adam Sager who died from mesothelioma (an asbestos related disease) at the age of 25.

Zero Harm at Work case study_Energex Sun Safety

Skin cancer prevention in the workplace

Automatic shrink wrapping machine - Rexel

Rexel is a supplier of electrical products to electricians and members of the public across Queensland that has invested in two automatic shrink wrapping machines, used to wrap stock on pallets to ship to customers.

Details of successful prosecution against E226569 - Individual

Full Decision and agreed statement

Fly the Flag for MATES in Construction

WorkCover Queensland will be flying the flag for mates on 10 September, to show our support as part of the annual Fly the Flag for MATES in Construction campaign.

Workplace health and wellbeing action plan: A case study

Action plan example

Dedicated WHS manager and improvements in WHS systems - CB Group

CB Group is a civil construction company based on the Gold Coast that specialises in energy. It has a workforce of 123, comprising office and field workers. CB Group undertakes a wide variety of civil construction work and specialises in underground work associated with telecommunications, streetlights and traffic signals. The energy division is also involved in renewable energy such as solar.

Injury Prevention And Management case study: DEPCO

Case study of DEPCO Drilling, an IPaM program participant.

IPAM films

These films showcase the Injury Prevention and Management program and highlight benefits for employers.

Back on the road

With the support of his employer and by having the right attitude, Len Parsons successfully got back on the road as a truck driver and returned to the job he loves.

Young Worker Training Initiative - Mirvac Construction

Zero harm at Work Leadership Program case study - Mirvac Construction (Queensland) Pty Ltd and their approach to the needs of your workers including trainees and apprentices.

Metcash

Finalist at the Q-COMP 2010 Return to Work Awards - large employer Metcash effectively implements safety programs and initiatives to reduce the number of injuries while giving employees credit for ensuring a safe work environment.