Videos

Tips for developing suitable duties for a safe return to work

In this webinar recording, WorkCover Queensland host and co-presenter Tim Meadows, Specialist Lead Return to Work, welcomes guest presenter Michelle Maclean, Occupational Therapist, to discuss the benefits of offering suitable duties to injured workers and to outline what goes into developing a suitable duties plan.

Emotionally challenging work – managing the risk

Mentally healthy workplaces build and maintain work practices, which promote and support positive mental health and minimise the risk of psychological injury. They benefit workers, their families, the wider community and in broader terms, the efficiency and profitability of businesses and industry.

2021 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards Ceremony

2021 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards ceremony.

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.

What you need to do if you have a claim for damages

In this webinar recording, host Tim Loos from WorkCover Queensland welcomes guest presenter Cameron Seymour from Mullins Lawyers, who discusses an employer’s obligations during damages claims.

The importance of comprehensive incident reporting

Ross McConaghy from Jensen McConaghy Lawyers discusses the importance of comprehensive incident reporting

Suicide prevention for at-risk industries

This session delves into the stigma of mental health - and suicide prevention for at-risk industries. Panellist Darius Boyd and Justin Geange shares some insight into their own mental health journey, what it takes to talk about mental health issues and how to take the initial steps towards recovery. They are joined by Connie Galati, Senior Clinical Psychologist from the APS, who shares insight into workforce literacy, capability and expertise in mental health and suicide prevention including learnings from their APS Mental Health Capability Framework.

Nine News electrical safety switch 2 March

Ensuring health and safety by good work design is essential to maintaining your business’s productivity and success, its safety record, and to engage and motivate your workers through positive interaction.

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.

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.

ON Series: Hand injuries for small businesses

Hand injuries are the most common for employees working in small businesses. Dr Cameron Mackay, hand surgeon and plastic reconstructive surgeon explains the complexities of rehabilitation for hand injuries.

A clean sheet - the Holy Cross Laundry story

Holy Cross Laundry has set a new benchmark in the laundry industry. By working with the Injury Prevention and Management (IPaM) team they were able to design out many of the risks that existed in the old plant at Wooloowin when they moved their operations to the new location at Banyo.