Videos

Early interventions for musculoskeletal disorders

Understanding and implementing early interventions for musculoskeletal injuries can assist in better return to work outcomes. This workers' Compensation Regulator webinar is presented by Michael Donovan who discusses: the background of musculoskeletal disorders, injury, pain and early intervention, the levels of prevention and intervention, key components of successful intervention.

How to create a mentally healthy workplace culture and reduce stigma

With one in five workers likely to experience a mental health condition at any time (whether resulting from a workplace injury or not), it is important that businesses have a strategy to support these workers and help them return to work.

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.

ON Series: Reasonable adjustments & mental health conditions

With one in five workers likely to experience a mental health condition at any time (whether resulting from a workplace injury or not), it is important that businesses have a strategy to support these workers and help them return to work.

Workplace bullying: Legislative requirements

In a webinar presented on 11 June 2014, Shane Stockill, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, provided businesses with practical guidance and assistance on how to identify and manage the risks of bullying in their workplace.

Small Business Safety webinar: Compliance at a glance in small business - what do I need to know?

This 30min webinar is for small business owners and managers, or for those with minimal or no work health and safety management system in place. Itgoes through the basics of establishing a health and safety management system in your workplace.

ON Series: Managing mental health issues in the workplace; an introductory overview for employers

Managing mental health issues in the workplace; an introductory overview for employers is presented by organisational psychologist Dr Peter Cotton.

Introduction to ergonomics in the workplace

Discover why working in a comfortable, well equipped environment is better for your workers’ health. This workers’ Compensation Regulator webinar presented by Michelle James and Pam Knobel, discusses what ergonomics involves, the role of an ergonomist and the benefits of applying ergonomic principles in the workplace and resources to assist you.

Effective return to work coordination – opinions and best practice

Presented by Anita Johnston this webinar provides practical strategies to reduce lost time injury durations and suitable duties durations, strengthen stakeholder relationships and positively impact medical, psychological, social and financial outcomes.

Return to work barrier series: Lower back pain

This workers’ Compensation Regulator webinar outlines the purpose of suitable duties programs and how they can assist in getting better return to work outcomes.

Return to work barrier series: Management of hand injuries

Gain a better understanding of the management of hand injuries, focusing on five common work related hand injuries, clinical signs and symptoms and appropriate rehabilitation approaches. In this workers’ Compensation Regulator webinar, Dr Desmond Soares and Amanda Mackillop discuss ways to reduce the barriers encountered by injured workers and employers during return to work following hand injuries.

ON - Communicating - young and injured, seriously

This workers' Compensation Regulator webinar outlines the purpose of suitable duties programs and how they can assist in getting better return to work outcomes.