Health and safety guidance and resources for businesses that care for, display or create art. Or host public performances, events, exhibitions or sporting activities.
Arts and recreation services
Alerts
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Workplace health and safety alert
Zip line anchorage failureThis safety alert highlights the recent failure of a zip line anchor (termination). The information applies to a specific type of zip line anchorage system.
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Incident alert
Serious fire and explosion injuries in three hot work incidentsIn October 2022, a worker suffered serious burns to his upper body after being engulfed by a fire at an engineering workplace. Early investigations revealed he...
Guides
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Managing infection risks at petting zoos
Managing infection risks at petting zoos - limiting spread of zoonoses and other bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi.
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Amusement device major inspection interim guidance
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland are developing a new Amusement Device Code of Practice to complement the amusement device requirements in the WHS Regulat...
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Guide for major amusement parks: Developing a safety case outline
A safety case outline is a plan for the preparation of a safety case for a major amusement park.
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Industry hotspot: Hospitality, recreation and other services
The most common injuries to workers in the hospitality, recreation and other services industry based on accepted workers’ compensation claims.
Codes of practiceAll codes of practice
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Horse riding schools, trail riding establishments and horse riding establishments code of practice 2002
Guidance to help you manage exposure to risks in horse riding schools, trail riding establishments and horse hiring establishments.
Commencement date: 1 January 2002 -
Safe design and operation of tractors code of practice 2005
This code of practice gives practical advice on how to manage exposure to risks when designing and operating tractors. Varied: 2011, 2018.
Commencement date: 1 April 2005 -
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...
Commencement date: 1 April 2023
Tools
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WHS Regulators’ National Audit Tool for Amusement Devices
Released May 2019.
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Checklist - planning the safe set-up and operation of elevating work platforms (EWPs)
Use this ten page checklist to plan the safe set-up and operation of elevating work platforms (EWPs). Keeping a record of the completed checklist will help to m...
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Hazardous chemicals - placard information and manifest quantities
Hazardous chemicals - placard information and manifest quantities
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PErforM Risk Assessment Tool
PErforM - Participative Ergonomics for manual-tasks
HazardsAll hazards
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Work with bird and bat droppings
Work with bird or bat droppings can expose workers to some serious, infectious diseases. The risk from disturbing small amounts of fresh dro...
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Psittacosis
Psittacosis (also known as ornithosis or parrot fever) is a disease caused by bacteria called Chlamydia [Chlamydophila] psittaci. The infect...
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Hendra virus
Hendra virus is a sporadic disease of horses that can cause very serious illness in horses and humans. The natural hosts of Hendra virus are...
Services
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WorkCover Connect for employers
Manage your claims and policy with our free online service.
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Check insurance cover
Check to see if an employer has a current accident insurance policy.
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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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Hazardous chemical notifications
Make a hazardous chemical notification to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
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Electrical licence holder search
You can check the status of electrical contractor licence numbers through our online Electrical Licence Search.
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Electrical contractor self-audit
This self-audit is designed to help you better understand and meet your key electrical safety obligations.
Forms
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Form 608ZE - Application for a major amusement park (MAP) licence
Complete this form when applying for, or renewing, a major amusement park (MAP) licence.
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Form 8 - Application for registration of registrable plant
Plant includes: boilers, amusement devices, building maintenance unit, passenger lift, mobile crane, pressure vessel, tower crane, and concrete placement units....
NewsAll news
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Electrician cops huge fines for unsafe electrical work
A self-employed electrician was recently fined more than $100,000 for performing non-compliant and unsafe electrical work in South-East Quee...
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Have your say on quad bike safety
Do you ride a quad bike or know someone who does? Share your thoughts about quad bike safety in a confidential 15 minute survey.
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Fatal helicopter incident on the Gold Coast
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) refers to the tragedy that occurred when two helicopters collided on the Gold Coast on 2 Janua...
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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Safety Advocates
Our Safety Advocates highlight the personal impacts that an injury can have on workers and their families.
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Mental Health Week
Mental Health Week, celebrated annually in October, promotes the importance of mental health and wellbeing and aims to reduce the stigma ass...
EventsAll events
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Mentally healthy workplaces workshops 2023
Designed for managers and supervisors, you’ll be equipped with foundational skills to identify, assess and manage risks to psychological hea...
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Healthy Work Design forum
Join us for breakfast and learn how to implement good work design in your workplace. Hear from industry experts about the evidence managemen...
VideosAll videos
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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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Julia Bunn video
Rehabilitation and return to work plans for psychological injuries.
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Dr Sarah Cotton video
No time for health: New ways to support small business owners and their people around mental health and wellbeing.
Case studiesAll case studies
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Tamara's story
Tamara shared with us what motivates her to foster a supportive return to work culture and help YFS employees when they are injured.
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Keith and Thomas’s Story
Iceworld CEO Keith shares how he turned things around for both Thomas and the business in this case study.
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Worker unsuccessfully appeals court's initial finding that she was not bullied at work
Robertson v State of Queensland, 7 May 2021. The Court of Appeal has dismissed a worker's appeal against the District Court of Queensland's ...
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...