Health and safety guidance and resources for businesses providing office admin, staff hiring, cleaning, gardening or pest control services.
Administrative and support services
CampaignsAll campaigns
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Ambassadors
Our safety ambassadors share their stories and increase awareness of the importance of mentally healthy workplaces and work health and safet...
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Work Well Awards 2023
More than 111 organisations and individuals entered this year’s Work Well Awards, demonstrating their dedication to making Queensland workpl...
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People and careers at the Office of Industrial Relations
Join the Queensland Government and the Office of Industrial Relations to deliver safer, healthier and fairer workplaces.
NewsAll news
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WorkCover's My Recovery Plan now live
From 19 May, workers, employers and treatment providers will see a new rehab and return‑to‑work plan called the My Recovery Plan. The plan b...
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Allied Health Services Tables of Costs review for 2026-2027
WorkCover Queensland is commencing our annual review of the Allied Health Services Tables of Costs for the 2026-2027 financial year.
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New Rehabilitation Services Provider Panel (RSPP)
WorkCover Queensland is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Rehabilitation Services Provider Panel (RSPP).
EventsAll events
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North Queensland Work Well Conference 2026
Join safety professionals and industry leaders at the North Queensland Work Well Conference on Wednesday 15 July 2026.
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Work Well Conference Brisbane 2026
Join safety professionals and industry leaders at the Work Well Conference Brisbane on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at the Brisbane Convention a...
Alerts
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Incident alert
Worker sustains fatal injuries after falling from a ladderIn 2025, a worker sustained fatal injuries when they fell from a ladder while accessing a residential roof. It appears the worker was installing a satellite int...
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Incident alert
Worker burnt in gas explosionIn 2025, a worker suffered significant burns following a gas-related fire at a restaurant.
HazardsAll hazards
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Hydrogen
Hydrogen is now preferred as a clean, renewal energy source to support the green economy and reduce carbon emissions.
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Storms and floods
It's important for employers and workers to be prepared for the threat of a natural disaster. This page has important health and safety info...
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Managing the risks of public swimming pools
Operators of public swimming pools have a duty to manage the risks associated with the use of the facility in order to comply with their dut...
Codes of practiceAll codes of practice
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Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022
The Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022 is a practical guide on how to prevent harm from psychosocial ha...
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Important legislation and code of practice updates for the dive industry
The Recreational Diving, Recreational Technical Diving and Snorkelling Code of Practice supports the Act and Regulation.
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Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination Code of Practice 2021 changes
Queensland has now updated the Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination Code of Practice 2021 (PDF, 0.47 MB) to ref...
Commencement date: 1 March 2021
Services
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WorkCover Connect for employers
Manage your claims and policy with our free online service.
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People and careers at the Office of Industrial Relations
Join the Queensland Government and the Office of Industrial Relations to deliver safer, healthier and fairer workplaces.
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Raise a workplace safety concern
To raise a concern about a work health and safety or electrical safety issue, please start by answering these five quick questions.
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Check insurance cover
Check to see if an employer has a current accident insurance policy.
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Send or request WorkCover information
The easiest and fastest way you can get information to or from WorkCover Queensland is using our dedicated online services.
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Industry comparative calculator
Industry comparative calculator to generate the latest statistics for your industry and across Queensland.
Guides
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Methyl bromide health monitoring guidelines
Methyl bromide health monitoring guidelines.
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Supervisor Quick Reference Guide: Supporting workers to recover after a work injury
This quick reference guide offers essential actions and resources to help supervisors support their injured worker's through the WorkCover claim process.
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If an injury or illness occurs
The steps to take—from making sure people are safe to reporting injuries and making a claim.
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Data specifications
Data submission and validation reference guide.
Tools
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Methyl bromide health monitoring worker form
Methyl bromide health monitoring worker form
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Plant Design Registration Portal
Complete this form to apply for plant design registration.
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Tools
These four statistics-based tools can help you manage your business. They are time-lost claims by year and industry, the industry comparative calculator, the re...
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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.
VideosAll videos
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Manual handling injuries in the workplace
In this webinar recording, WorkCover Queensland Senior Lawyer, Tim Loos, welcomes guest presenters Duncan Hutchings and Elizabeth Bainbridge...
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Mental Health in the Agriculture industry webinar
As part of Queensland Mental Health Week, the Mental Health in the Agriculture industry webinar was held on 8 October 2025 to spotlight psyc...
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Unpacking the Rural plant Code of Practice: Training and skills
How to apply training and skilling requirements on farm.
Case studiesAll case studies
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Employer not liable for shoulder injury after opening door
Read the case summary on why wind-related resistance on fire doors was deemed an insignificant risk and how the court assessed quantum and p...
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Plaintiff failed to prove any breach of duty
This is an important decision for any organisation providing social work services, although particularly in residential care situations.
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Print machine operator fails to establish employer liability in hand injury claim
Nemet v Hally Labels Pty Limited [2025] QDC. The Plaintiff in this case failed to establish that the defendant had breached its duty of care...
Forms
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Form 29 - superceded by Form 17 - Review of decision
Form 29 is superceded by Form 17. Form 17 allows a business or indiviual to apply for an internal review of a decision under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011...
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Group training record
A sample form to use in recording workers' training
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Suitable duties program
For employers to complete. This two-page template creates a four week return to work plan.
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Injured worker authorisation
A form whereby an injured worker authorises the communication of information between their medical provider and employer in relation to their worker's compensat...
Podcasts
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Providing a psychologically safe and positive workplace
Creating a psychologically safe workplace to improve health outcomes and reduce absenteeism and compensation claims.
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Navigating psychosocial hazards and factors within the workplace
Tanya Orszulak from the Psychological Health Unit talked to 4BC Radio about Mental Health Week and how to navigate psychosocial hazards and factors within the w...