Videos

What is meant by reasonable management action?

In Queensland, mental injury claims caused by reasonable management action, when it’s taken in a reasonable way, are excluded from workers’ compensation.

2020 Personal Injury Case Law Wrap Up

Daisy Duff and Angela Brookes of Hall & Wilcox joins us to review personal injury cases from 2020.

Kids on kids’ bikes

Adult-sized quad bikes are too large for kids to handle.

Getting in touch early with your worker is key to recovery

When a worker is ill or injured, one of the ways you can have the biggest impact on their recovery and claim is by reaching out early to show your care and support.

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Secondary Mental Injuries - Prevention and Support

In this webinar recording, WorkCover Queensland Manager of Mental Injuries, Michelle Turton, welcomes guest presenter Tatjana Jokic, registered Psychologist and Managing Director of JK Corporate Resourcing, to explore secondary mental injuries in workers compensation.

Gathering information for a common law claim

If you have decided to proceed with a common law claim, the next step is gathering information to support your claim.

The Health Benefits of Work and Suitable Duties webinar

Recent research has shown that work has important health and wellbeing benefits. WorkCover Queensland will discuss why it is important to return to work and the benefits.

Making workplaces safer for everyone, every day

Queensland workers and workplaces have the strongest safety protections thanks to the Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment (WHSOLA) Act 2024. While WHSOLA Act 2024 provides the strongest protections, safety is still a shared responsibility, and we all have a role to play in making sure our workplaces are safer for everyone, every day.

A Current Affair Melting Man

This story shows the tragic consequences that can occur if heat strain factors are not adequately controlled. Story provided to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland courtesy of the Nine Network's A Current Affair program.

Always wear a helmet

Wearing a helmet is the best way to minimise the risk of a head injury.

Sex work - How to manage work health and safety risks

This film explains what a Persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) is and the responsibility they have to ensure the safety of workers. It also covers the various work health and safety duties in a sex work workplace and the crucial role of consultation to ensure plans are being followed.