Health and safety guidance and resources for businesses that offer construction, installation and renovation services or maintain and repair buildings and other structures.
Construction
Alerts
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Incident alert
Mobile crane wire hoist rope failureIn May 2022, a worker suffered facial injuries when a steel beam fell from a mini-crawler crane at a construction site. Early investigations indicate the mini-c...
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Incident alert
Worker fatally crushed unpacking shipping containerIn April 2022, a worker was crushed to death after being trapped between a triangular stacked (set of three) semi-trailer axels (weighing approximately 1 tonne)...
HazardsAll hazards
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Manual tasks in construction
Reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders and building industry capacity to manage these risks are a priority for Workplace Health and...
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Healthy diet and lifestyle
Workers in the construction industry are at a significantly greater risk of health problems than workers in other industries.
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Q fever risks and construction work
Q fever is an infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria (Coxiella burnetii) that infects some livestock, companion animals and wildlif...
Guides
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Work-related violence and aggression in the construction industryWork related violence and aggression in the construction industry
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Safe work method statementsA Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) documents a process for identifying and controlling health and safety hazards and risks. PCBU must prepa...
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Construction Principal Contractor obligations - Presentation SlidesSlides for case study presentation by Daniel Dunne, Paynters.
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Concrete pumping plant issuesConcrete pumping plant has a high risk level therefore it is extremely important to use plant that is manufactured and maintained to high st...
Tools
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Project plan template
Safety Leadership Challenge - a blank, basic plan (with milestones) for your leadership challenge project.
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Sample guardrail installation checklist
Sample guardrail installation checklist. Guardrail system handover installation checklist.
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Sample engineering certification letter for guardrail system
An example letter template for engineering certification of a guardrail system.
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Site safety climate survey
As part of the management team's Safety Leadership Challenge, a survey is being conducted about your experiences in the workplace.
Codes of practiceAll codes of practice
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Scaffolding code of practice 2021
This code provides practical guidance to persons conducting a business or undertaking on how to comply with their health and safety duties r...
Commencement date: 20 August 2021 -
Formwork code of practice 2016
Practical guidance on how to comply with your health and safety duties when carrying out construction work involving formwork including high...
Commencement date: 31 March 2016 -
Mobile crane code of practice 2006
This code of practice gives practical advice on managing the workplace health and safety risks associated with mobile cranes.
Commencement date: 1 July 2006
Forms
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Form 65 - Notification of licensed asbestos removal work, demolition work or emergency demolitionTo be completed by licensed asbestos removalist at least five calendar days before licensed asbestos removal work commences.
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Form 73 - Notification of a manifest quantity workplace (smart form)For use by businesses to comply with Section 348 of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (WHS Regulation).
Services
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Demolition notifications
Make a demolition notification to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
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Online plant registration form
An online application for registration of registrable plant in accordance with section 266 (1) of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011.
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Asbestos notifications
Make an asbestos notification to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
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WorkCover Connect for employers
Manage your claims and policy with our free online service.
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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.
NewsAll news
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After ten years, WorkCover Queensland still offers one of the lowest premium rates in Australia
WorkCover Queensland's average net premium rate will move to $1.23 per $100 of wages (after discounts) for 2022-2023.
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High Court mental injury ruling reaffirms employer duty of care
A recent High Court of Australia ruling has reaffirmed an employer’s duty of care to its workers to take reasonable care to avoid mental inj...
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Get ready to renew your WorkCover accident insurance policy
If you have an accident insurance policy with WorkCover Queensland, it’s due for renewal soon.
EventsAll events
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Webinar: Contributory negligence - when is a worker partly to blame for their own injury?
Register now for our latest common law webinar, where we will discuss whether there is an expectation that workers act responsibly when it c...
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Work Well 365 Speaker Series - No Time for Health - Dr Sarah Cotton
Join this FREE event streamed online where Dr Sarah Cotton talks about new ways to support small business owners and their people around men...
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Work Well Breakfast Forum - Rockhampton
Join us in-person in Rockhampton for our popular breakfast forum! With high profile keynote presenters covering a diverse range of hot topic...
CampaignsAll campaigns
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Safe Work Month 2022 and Work Well 365
Raising community and industry awareness about the importance of work health and safety, and the benefits of mentally healthy workplaces.
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Safe Work and Return to Work Awards 2022
Nominations are now closed and judging is underway for this year’s Safe Work and Return to Work Awards. Congratulations and good luck to the...
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Ambassadors
Queensland Safety Ambassador Shane shares the impact of his father's death and importance of staying safe at work and strong safety culture.
VideosAll videos
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The changing legislative landscape of psychological health and safety with Hayley Lewis
Former Olympic gold medallist, small business owner and psychological health champion Hayley Lewis hosted a thought-provoking discussion abo...
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What employers can do to avoid workplace injuries and common law claims
Terry Killian of Hall and Wilcox and Luke Murphy of MurphySchmidt Solicitors join us for our latest webinar
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The evolving role of safety leaders, Dom O’Brien
Discover how leaders not only embrace, but also set themselves up for success in a landscape that is constantly changing.
Case studiesAll case studies
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Case study: Engineering and construction firm delivers award winning safety improvements
A bottom up approach to safety and a focus on reducing fatalities and permanently disabling injuries has seen the engineering and constructi...
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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 ...
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Causation, quantum
Mr Tyndall was a right handed coal miner who was 50 years old at trial. He alleged he sustained a vibration induced white finger syndrome on...
Podcasts
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Queensland construction work health forum 2016 podcasts
Audio recordings of the Workplace Health and Safety Queensland hosted the Queensland construction work health forum on 1 March 2016.
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Industry case study
Presented by Jason James, director and owner of Express Construction Services Pty Ltd and Todd Dunlop, the project manager at the Grocon Parklands project, the...