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
Alerts
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Incident alert
Two workers exposed to hazardous chemicalIn late 2025, two workers suffered chemical burns after exposure to a corrosive chemical during a transfer process at a manufacturing workplace.
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Incident alert
Worker burnt in gas explosionIn 2025, a worker suffered significant burns following a gas-related fire at a restaurant.
Guides
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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.
HazardsAll hazards
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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.
Tools
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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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Plant Design Registration Portal
Complete this form to apply for plant design registration.
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Heat stress calculator
This assessment tool can be used as a basic guide and/or training tool to help identify and manage risks of heat related illness.
Forms
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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...
Codes of practiceAll codes of practice
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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...
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Important legislation and code of practice updates for the dive industry
The Recreational Diving, Recreational Technical Diving and Snorkelling Code of Practice supports the Act and Regulation.
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Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination Code of Practice 2021 changes
Queensland has now updated the Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination Code of Practice 2021 (PDF, 0.47 MB) to ref...
Commencement date: 1 March 2021
Services
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WorkCover Connect for employers
Manage your claims and policy with our free online service.
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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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Check insurance cover
Check to see if an employer has a current accident insurance policy.
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Send or request WorkCover information
The easiest and fastest way you can get information to or from WorkCover Queensland is using our dedicated online services.
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Industry comparative calculator
Industry comparative calculator to generate the latest statistics for your industry and across Queensland.
NewsAll news
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WorkCover's My Recovery Plan now live
From 19 May, workers, employers and treatment providers will see a new rehab and return‑to‑work plan called the My Recovery Plan. The plan b...
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Allied Health Services Tables of Costs review for 2026-2027
WorkCover Queensland is commencing our annual review of the Allied Health Services Tables of Costs for the 2026-2027 financial year.
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New Rehabilitation Services Provider Panel (RSPP)
WorkCover Queensland is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Rehabilitation Services Provider Panel (RSPP).
CampaignsAll campaigns
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Farm safety calendar competition
Competition now open! Queensland primary school students are encouraged to draw and colour a picture to illustrate a farm safety message.
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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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Work Well Awards 2023
More than 111 organisations and individuals entered this year’s Work Well Awards, demonstrating their dedication to making Queensland workpl...
EventsAll events
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North Queensland Work Well Conference 2026
Join safety professionals and industry leaders at the North Queensland Work Well Conference on Wednesday 15 July 2026.
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Work Well Conference Brisbane 2026
Join safety professionals and industry leaders at the Work Well Conference Brisbane on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at the Brisbane Convention a...
VideosAll videos
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Manual handling injuries in the workplace
In this webinar recording, WorkCover Queensland Senior Lawyer, Tim Loos, welcomes guest presenters Duncan Hutchings and Elizabeth Bainbridge...
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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.
Case studiesAll case studies
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Employer not liable for shoulder injury after opening door
Read the case summary on why wind-related resistance on fire doors was deemed an insignificant risk and how the court assessed quantum and p...
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Plaintiff failed to prove any breach of duty
This is an important decision for any organisation providing social work services, although particularly in residential care situations.
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Print machine operator fails to establish employer liability in hand injury claim
Nemet v Hally Labels Pty Limited [2025] QDC. The Plaintiff in this case failed to establish that the defendant had breached its duty of care...
Podcasts
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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...