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Performance
View the report summaries of Queensland performance against other jurisdictions, Queensland workers' compensation scheme performance update and Workplace Health and Safety Queensland inspectorate performance.
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Regulator legislative updates
Workers' compensation and return to work data and information is available from a number of sources.
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Electrical exclusion zones
Contact with powerlines can result in death or serious injury for a worker. Supervisors and workers should assess the risks of working near overhead powerlines or underground electric lines before work commences.
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Electrical arc flash
Safety film produced by the Electrical Safety Office highlights the serious dangers of electrical arc flashes.
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Don't double
Doubling on a single-seat quad bike increases the risk of a rollover.
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Plant Design Registration Portal
Complete this form to apply for plant design registration.
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All business industry heat maps
The heat maps produced in 2018 compare the index of each industry sector at the three digit ANZSIC level across two Census years, 2011 and 2016.
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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.
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In it for the long haul - Tiffany's story
At 18 Tiffany was severely injured at work when both of her arms were caught in a potato processing auger.
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Electrical safety summit 2026
This year’s summit brought together industry leaders and safety experts to share insights on safety culture and discuss current and emerging issues impacting the electrical industry.
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Heat stress calculator
This assessment tool can be used as a basic guide and/or training tool to help identify and manage risks of heat related illness.
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Remote and isolated work
This film outlines how workers in remote or isolated areas are at risk if they don't have good communication options available to them and some solutions to enable a quick rescue should something happen.