Videos

Deborah's story

An anaesthetist and rural generalist at Proserpine Hospital, Dr Deborah Simmons OAM is used to treating patients in crises and helping Queenslanders in all kinds of locations and situations.

Richard's story

Richard was seriously injured in November 2021 when he came off his e-scooter while commuting to work at a hobby shop.

Don't double

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

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.

Medical assessment tribunal

Medical assessment tribunals make independent expert medical decisions about work-related injury or impairment. This video explains the medical assessment tribunal process for workers.

What is a workplace mental injury?

We’re all familiar with physical hazards at work, but did you know that there are mental health hazards at work too?

Sex work – Workplace hazard prevention

This film explains how hazard prevention can take many forms including providing suitable and adequate PPE, providing furniture and equipment that is in good working order and providing hygiene and break facilities for workers.

Giada and Matteo’s story

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

Caselaw year in review 2023 - 2024

In this webinar recording, WorkCover Queensland Senior Lawyer, Tim Loos, welcomes guest presenter Jamie McPherson, of HBA Legal, to discuss significant caselaw decisions from the past financial year and to unpack employer learnings from these decisions.

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.