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
Worker fatally injured by chainIn February 2023, a forklift operator died after he was struck by a chain at a building material supply workplace. Early investigations indicate a forklift was...
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Incident alert
Worker fatally injured when struck by logIn November 2022 a worker was seriously injured when he was struck by an excavator bucket at a construction site. Initial enquiries indicate the excavator was o...
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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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.
NewsAll news
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WorkCover continues to offer Queenslanders exceptional value and a sustainable fund
WorkCover continues to support Queensland workers and employers while offering some of the best value for money for a workers’ compensation ...
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Contributory negligence found against hospital worker who injured shoulder
A Queensland Supreme Court judge has awarded damages to a hospital worker who injured her shoulder while assisting a co-worker to move a mat...
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Put your safety achievements on show at the 2023 Work Well Awards
Showcase your safety excellence by entering the Work Well Awards 2023 (formerly Safe Work and Return to Work Awards). We want to hear about ...
EventsAll events
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North Queensland Work Well Conference 2023
This one-and-a-half-day event in Townsville focuses on injury prevention, mental health, work health and safety, rehabilitation and return t...
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Workplace Health & Safety Show
Office of Industrial Relations will be displaying at the Workplace Health & Safety Show at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on ...
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Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022 - Information Sessions
In these FREE in person sessions Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will provide persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU), wi...
CampaignsAll campaigns
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Work Well Awards 2023
The Work Well Awards (formerly the Safe Work and Return to Work Awards) are now open! This is your chance to recognise and celebrate leaders...
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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.
VideosAll videos
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Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards Code of Practice livestream recording
Managing psychosocial hazards and risks at work is just as important as managing physical risks. Psychosocial hazards can exist in every wor...
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Understanding premium calculation: Ways to minimise your premium
In this webinar recording, WorkCover Queensland presenters Juan Danga and Melanie Stojanovic, discuss the ins and outs of premium calculatio...
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Case study – Integrating health, safety and wellbeing
Hear insights from Ben Saal, General Manager Health, Safety and Environment, Powerlink Queensland, on the integration of health safety and w...
Case studiesAll case studies
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Employer found to have breached duty of care to concrete delivery driver
On 26 July 20218 the Plaintiff, a concrete delivery driver, suffered a left wrist and secondary psychiatric injury.
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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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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...