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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Incident alert
Four workers injured in three separate falls from roofing incidentsThree recent incidents where workers have suffered serious injuries have highlighted the dangers of falls from heights.
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Incident alert
Worker fatally injured by gateA worker died after a large steel sliding gate fell on him.
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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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.
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Hendra virus - information for businesses that dispose of horse carcases
Information for businesses that dispose of horse carcasses.
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.
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Recreational diving, recreational technical diving and snorkelling code of practice 2024
The Recreational Diving, Recreational Technical Diving and Snorkelling Code of Practice 2024 (the code) is an approved code of practice unde...
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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
Tools
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WHS Regulators’ National Audit Tool for Amusement Devices
This audit tool is specifically for regulatory inspections by authorised officers of Work Health and Safety authorities. However, it may be used in part or full...
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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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Firearms, weapons and stunts on set
Television or film production sets include many activities that pose a serious risk of injury or death, including the use of firearms and ot...
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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...
Services
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WorkCover Connect for employers
Manage your claims and policy with our free online service.
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Renew my policy
Renew your WorkCover insurance policy online.
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Check insurance cover
Check to see if an employer has a current accident insurance policy.
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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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Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024
The changes aim to improve the process for injured workers, improve rehabilitation and return to work outcomes and address emerging scheme t...
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Farm safety a prized subject for Queensland students
Be safe around electrical equipment, always wear a helmet on a quad bike and wash your hands after touching animals – these are some of the ...
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Annual update of Private Hospital Services Table of Costs
WorkCover Queensland is commencing our annual review of the Private Hospital Services Table of Costs for the 2024-2025 year.
CampaignsAll campaigns
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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...
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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...
EventsAll events
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Mentally healthy workplaces workshops 2024
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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Latest changes in management of crystalline silica substances
New regulations regarding the management of crystalline silica substances (CSS) commence 1 September 2024. Get ready by attending our inform...
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Work Well Regional Breakfast Forums 2024
This year, we're bringing elements of the Work Well Conference to Rockhampton and Cairns, featuring three conference speakers ready to share...
VideosAll videos
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Work Well 365 - Staying safe and healthy at work is part of every day
Work Well 365. Staying safe and healthy at work is part of every day. Prioritise health and safety at work every day to stay fit in mind and...
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How does offering suitable duties benefit my business?
Finding jobs or tasks your worker can do while they’re recovering from an injury or illness at work is a great way to support them as they s...
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What is the employer's role in a WorkCover claim?
Working together leads to better outcomes, including a safe and early recovery and return to work for your worker.
Case studiesAll case studies
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The home: another place of employment where workplace injuries can occur
Working from home creates an additional place of employment in which the employer must take steps to do what is reasonably practicable to en...
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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.
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...