Videos

Don't double

Doubling on a single-seat quad bike increases the risk of a rollover.

Young workers

Young workers aged from 15 to 24 years make up about 18 per cent of the Queensland workforce. Around 4400 young workers are seriously injured at work in Queensland each year.

Don't overload

Heavy loads and attachments can make quad bikes unstable.

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.

Giada and Matteo’s story

Giada, a gelato maker at La Macelleria Gelateria, required surgery after being diagnosed with repetitive strain injury.

Asbestos safety for businesses webinar

This webinar was held during Asbestos Awareness Week 2023 to educate businesses about where asbestos containing materials are commonly found in commercial and industrial buildings, reveal the compliance issues auditors most commonly encounter when they conduct site visits, and give an overview of the legislative requirements regarding the management of asbestos containing materials for businesses operating out of premises built prior to 1990.

Occupational cancers masterclass

Callum Robertson is a Cancer Prevention Advisor with Cancer Council Queensland, and in this masterclass discusses occupational cancers and carcinogens. Carolyn Topping, Occupational Hygienist with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland talks about the legislative framework in place to address cancer risks in Queensland workplaces.

Quad bike training

Even the most experienced riders need to be prepared for the unexpected.

Disclosure in Common Law Claims

In this webinar recording, WorkCover Queensland Senior Lawyer, Tim Loos, welcomes guest presenters Kirsten Weber and Elizabeth Bainbridge-Brown of Jensen McConaghy Lawyers, to discuss why it is important for employers to disclose relevant information and documents to WorkCover Queensland for the management of a common law claim.

2014 Safe Work Awards

Winners and finalists' films of the 2014 Safe Work Awards - recognising innovation, leadership and commitment to making Queensland workplaces healthier and safer.

People at Work

People at Work is a validated psychosocial risk assessment survey to help organisations identify the most common psychosocial hazards in their workplace, causing both psychological and physical harm.

Asbestos safety in the community webinar

This webinar was held during Asbestos Awareness Week 2023, aimed to equip homeowners and DIYers with more knowledge about where asbestos containing materials are commonly found in homes, how to manage them, safe methods for cleaning these materials and information about removing and disposing of up to 10m2 of non-friable asbestos.