Case studies

Worker unsuccessfully appeals court's initial finding that she was not bullied at work

Robertson v State of Queensland, 7 May 2021. The Court of Appeal has dismissed a worker's appeal against the District Court of Queensland's judgement that she was not bullied during her time as a nurse.

Employers need to consider the health and safety of those at work outside of normal hours

In the recent judgement of Walker v Greenmountain Food Processing Pty Ltd [2020] QSC 329, the Supreme Court of Queensland found an employer liable for the loss and damage suffered by a worker who sustained serious injuries after falling through a roof at dusk while investigating an issue with a boiler.

Safety leadership and culture stories

Hear from safety leaders sharing their experience building and maintaining a positive safety culture in their workplace.

IPAM films

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

Injury Prevention and Management case studies

Case Studies to help employers establish and maintain effective injury prevention and management systems.

Rotation of manual task roles and smaller milk jugs - BP Retail Wild Bean Cafes

BP is engaged in the exploration for and production of oil, natural gas and liquefied natural gas, and the refining, transportation and marketing of petroleum products. BP is also responsible for a number of coffee making facilities as part of retail activities at its travel centres. Some of these travel centres experience high volumes of coffee production, with approximately 140 coffees produced per hour during peak periods. These high volume sites include Wild Bean Cafes based at travel centres across South-East Queensland.

Holy Cross Laundry

Holy Cross Laundry has improved their stay at work and their claim durations have decreased following their participation in the IPaM program.

Cater Care Group: Emphasising capacity, not limitation

Cater Care Group provides contract catering, accommodation and facility management services to industries in regional and remote locations across Queensland.

People at Work - Holy Cross Services

Holy Cross Services, a not-for-profit organisation, is using the People at Work platform to assess and improve workplace conditions. In this video, Cameron, their Learning and Development Advisor, shares how the program’s tools are helping to identify training gaps, improve communication, and create a safer, more inclusive environment for all employees.

Vehicles as a Workplace - Work Health and Safety Case Study

Big Firm Electrics

Return on investment: CB group

Over five years the return on investment for the CB Group investment in an upgraded WHS system is $3.22 of benefit for every $1 of cost.

Manual task case study: Maintaining the internal lining of furnaces - Bradken

Case study about how Bradken applied the PErforM program to reduce the manual-tasks risks of maintaining the internal lining of furnaces.