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Statistics

A core function of our work as the regulator is to develop and maintain an evidence base to inform workplace health and safety and workers’ compensation policy and practice.

25 March 2020
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Scott's story

When Scott injured his thumb on a machine at work, having support from his family, WorkCover and his employer helped him get back to work and a sense of normality.

10 April 2024
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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.

31 July 2024
Campaign

Mental injury essentials

As an employer, how you respond to a worker’s injury – whether it's mental or physical – is critical to their recovery.

11 August 2024
Video

PErforM network webinar: Sundale

In this webinar you will hear about how Sundale implemented the PEforM program and the challenges and success they experienced. The Office of Industrial Relations facilitates a network to support organisations implementing the PErforM (Participative Ergonomics for Manual Tasks) program. The network supports workplaces using PErforM to discuss their challenges and share their learnings.

8 February 2018
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Tailoring claims management webinar

Taking the right actions at the right time leads to better outcomes for workers who are recovering from a workplace injury. This webinar sets out best practice return to work processes.

9 October 2019
Video

Your worker can access early support for a mental injury. Here's how

WorkCover pays for workers to receive treatment for a mental injury before the claim is decided.

1 October 2024
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Managing hazardous manual tasks

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.

29 June 2016
Video

Common law risk management strategies

Jason Lewis and Kara Thomson of Hughes and Lewis joins us to discuss common law risk management strategies for employers.

3 August 2021
Video

Electrical safety in the community webinar 2023

The Electrical safety in the community webinar will help community members understand how to live safely around electricity – in their home and workplace!

19 September 2023
Video

Good to get back – Anthony's story

Paramedic Anthony was diagnosed with a back injury and, at 60 years old, had doubts that he would ever be able to return to the job he loves.

21 March 2016
Video

Chemical security in the community

This film provides general advice to the community about suspicious behaviour relating to chemicals of security concern. Trust your instincts—if you suspect it, report it to the National Security Hotline.

3 February 2017