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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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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.
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Workers' compensation fraud taskforce
The Queensland Government has a dedicated taskforce working to stamp out workers' compensation fraud in our State.
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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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Return on investment calculator
The return on investment (ROI) calculator is a tool that assists organisations to estimate an indicative return on their investments in work health and safety (WHS). It provides an indication of whether a particular investment (e.g. a new piece of equipment or an employee wellbeing program) will improve an organisation’s bottom line.
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Sex work - WHS overview
From 1 August 2024, work health and safety (WHS) laws will apply to all sex work businesses operating in Queensland. In consultation with industry, guidance material specific to sex work has been developed to explain worker's rights and duty holder responsibilities under WHS laws.
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Sex work – Working safely
Here we explain some simple examples duty holders can take to ensure that sex workers can operate safely, no matter what type of business the workplace is or where it is located.
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Asbestos podcasts
Asbestos and your home.
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Quad bike training
Even the most experienced riders need to be prepared for the unexpected.
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Guide to health and safety laws
An overview of the laws, how they fit together and what they require of employers and workers.
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Typology reports
Typology analysis aims to show the mechanism of long term occupational injury to prevent injuries occurring in the first place. The results can be used to guide prevention efforts.