Health and safety guidance and resources for businesses that provide education and training, or support another business that does. Education may be provided face-to-face in schools, colleges, TAFE or universities, or via other means such as by correspondence, radio, television or the internet.
Education and training
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Incident alert
Worker fatally injured by gateA worker died after a large steel sliding gate fell on him.
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Incident alert
Working remotely and isolatedIn a recent incident, a worker was found deceased after attempting to seek assistance when the vehicle he was travelling in became bogged. Early investigations...
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How to apply to become an approved provider of health and safety representative training in Queensland
A guide to the process to become an approved provider of health and safety representative training in Queensland (not the form to apply) (6 pages).
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Conditions of accreditation as an assessor for high risk work classes
Assessors must be familiar with the conditions and understand the requirements before conducting assessments or undertaking assessment administrative requiremen...
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Accredited assessor High risk work assessor portal user guide
Accredited Assessor High risk work assessor portal user guide.
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Immunisation in early childhood education and care services
To provide workers in early childhood education and care services with information about exposure to infectious diseases.
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Immunisation in early childhood education and care services
Find out about managing the risks of diseases in the child care industry through immunisation or vaccination.
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in early childhood education and care services
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common viral infection that affects many people. This page has information about the risks of CMV infection in ch...
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Quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles
Safety tips when operating a quad bike.
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Safety and security fencing for construction sites at schools site-specific risk assessment (SSRA)
Safety and security fencing for construction sites at schools - site-specific risk assessment (SSRA)
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Tools
These four statistics-based tools can help you manage your business. They are time-lost claims by year and industry, the industry comparative calculator, the re...
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People at work
People at Work is a psychosocial risk assessment process to help identify and manage risks to the psychological health at work.
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Safety fundamentals tool
This toolkit is for small businesses, including sole traders, and will help you understand your legal obligations and comply with the law to create a safer, hea...
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Form 104 - Application to become an authorised registered training organisation (RTO) of Work Health and Safety Officer (WHSO) training
Form 104 - Application to become an authorised registered training organisation (RTO) of Work Health and Safety Officer (WHSO) training.
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Form 91 - Notification or cancellation of alignment with a registered training organisation (RTO)
Use this form to notify us of either an alignment or cancellation of alignment between an individual and a registered training organisation (RTO) for the purpos...
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Form 103: Queensland health and safety representative training trainer application
Use this form to apply for approval from WHSQ for trainers to conduct HSR training through your organisation.
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Form 105 Application to become an approved trainer to deliver Work Health and Safety Officer (WHSO) course
This document outlines the terms and conditions on which the Regulator for work health and safety in Queensland agrees to grant authority to the registered trai...
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Amusement Devices Code of Practice 2023
This code of practice provides practical guidance on how to manage health and safety risks associated with amusement devices and provides ri...
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Managing risks in stevedoring Code of Practice 2023
The Managing risks in stevedoring Code of Practice 2018 (Stevedoring Code 2018) commenced as an approved code of practice under the Work Hea...
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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...
Commencement date: 1 April 2023
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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.
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Miles Doing What Matters: More Queensland workers set to benefit from nation-leading leave reform
Premier Steven Miles has today announced a major extension to nation leading leave reform, building on changes announced on Labour Day 2024.
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Public Health Services Table of Costs update – effective 1 July 2024
WorkCover Queensland has updated our Public Health Services Table of Costs, which was published in the Queensland Government Gazette and wil...
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Upcoming asbestos management compliance audits for Queensland businesses
Starting 1 August 2024, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland inspectors will begin auditing businesses operating from buildings constructe...
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Farm safety calendar competition
This year’s Farm safety calendar competition has closed. Stay tuned to find out which students will have their drawings published in the 202...
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Snorkel safety challenge 2024
Calling all Queensland dive and snorkel operators! Showcase your assessment and rescue skills and establish your organisation as one that is...
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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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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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Your guide to the changes: Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 – Free webinar
Whether you're an employer, worker, or a dedicated health and safety representative, register your interest for early access to an informati...
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Sex work - WHS overview
From 1 August 2024, work health and safety (WHS) laws will apply to all sex work businesses operating in Queensland. In consultation with in...
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Sex work - How to manage work health and safety risks
This film explains what a Persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) is and the responsibility they have to ensure the safety of wo...
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Sex work – Workplace hazard prevention
This film explains how hazard prevention can take many forms including providing suitable and adequate PPE, providing furniture and equipmen...
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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.
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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...