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
Serious fire and explosion injuries in three hot work incidentsIn October 2022, a worker suffered serious burns to his upper body after being engulfed by a fire at an engineering workplace. Early investigations revealed he...
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Incident alert
Safety at swimming poolsIn December, a young girl was pulled from a local swimming pool unresponsive. Thankfully though, she quickly recovered. The girl was at the pool for school-base...
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Just in case – tips for teachers using the ‘no stupid questions’ young workers poster and safety pointer in classrooms.
Tips, information, activities and curriculum links for teachers using the ‘just in case’ young workers poster and safety pointer in classrooms.
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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
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 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 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 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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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...
Commencement date: 31 March 2023 -
Managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing of construction elements Code of Practice 2022
This Code provides practical guidance for persons conducting a business or undertaking on how to manage risks associated with respirable cry...
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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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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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High risk work online register
An online register of high risk work licencees.
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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 ...
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Farm safety calendar competition
Enter now! Queensland primary school students are encouraged to draw and colour a picture to illustrate a farm safety message. Entries close...
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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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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...
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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...
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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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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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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...