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
Workplace fatality - crush injuries while loading a forklift for transportIn April 2026, a person sustained fatal crush injuries while loading a forklift onto a low loader trailer for transport after it had been used at a residential...
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Incident alert
Workplace fatality: Overturned telehandlerThis incident alert has been developed following a recent farm incident involving a telehandler operating adjacent to a farm surge dam, which resulted in a work...
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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guide
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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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 -
Excavation work code of practice 2021
This Code of Practice on how to manage the risks associated with excavation work is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Wo...
Commencement date: 23 February 2021 -
Concrete pumping code of practice 2019
This code of practice gives practical advice on how to manage risks when conducting concrete pumping.
Commencement date: 2 December 2019
Forms
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form
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.
Services
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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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Demolition notifications
Make a demolition notification to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
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Asbestos notifications
Make an asbestos notification to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
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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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Electrical licence holder search
You can check the status of electrical contractor licence numbers through our online Electrical Licence Search.
NewsAll news
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Updated Workplace Exposure Standard for Aluminium Welding Fumes
The workplace exposure standard (WES) for aluminium welding fumes has been reduced from 5 mg/m³ to 1 mg/m³, measured as an 8-hour time-weigh...
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Workplace Health and Safety Queensland media statement
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) have notified a number of impacted businesses regarding the detection of asbestos-containing f...
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Calling for Expressions of Interest for the Work Health and Safety Industry Sector Standing Committees
The Office of Industrial Relations (OIR) is seeking nominations for consideration by the Minister for appointment to a new term of the Indus...
EventsAll events
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Electrical apprentice safety forum
Invest in your future as an electrical apprentice at this free event. Gain valuable insights to build strong safety habits, sharpen your on ...
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Electrical safety summit
This year’s in-person and livestreamed summit will bring together industry leaders to improve safety outcomes, learn from industry incidents...
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Electrical industry safety toolbox webinar
This free webinar will deliver practical electrical safety insights, including learnings from real incidents and safe work practices. You’ll...
CampaignsAll campaigns
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Electrical Safety Fortnight 2026
Running from 1 to 15 September 2026, check out the events on offer and ensure you are staying electrically safe at work, at home and in the ...
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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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Ambassadors
Our safety ambassadors share their stories and increase awareness of the importance of mentally healthy workplaces and work health and safet...
VideosAll videos
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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.
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Unpacking the Rural plant Code of Practice: In-field traffic management
Explore in-field traffic management on farm.
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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Safety leadership and culture stories
Hear from safety leaders sharing their experience building and maintaining a positive safety culture in their workplace.
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IPAM films
These films showcase the Injury Prevention and Management program and highlight benefits for employers.
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...