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
Four workers injured in gas explosionIn July 2023, four workers were injured in a workplace gas explosion and fire. Early enquiries indicate they were clearing a gas line by purging a liquefied pet...
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Incident alert
12-year-old jumps from amusement ride when safety harness releasesIn May 2023, a 12-year-old sustained fractures to her foot when she jumped from the seat of an amusement ride.
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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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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 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...
Commencement date: 1 May 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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Queensland’s 2023 Work Well Awards finalists announced
A total of 111 entries were received by the Office of Industrial Relations for the 2023 Work Well Awards, celebrating organisations and indi...
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Joint initiative aims to reduce plumbers’ risk of injury
WorkCover Queensland is investing in the construction industry’s injury risk reduction, with its recent collaboration with Master Plumbers’ ...
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High Court clears employer of vicarious liability in unusual workplace incident
WorkCover Queensland Senior Lawyer, Tim Loos, sits down with Chris Murphy, Special Counsel at Cooper Grace Ward, to discuss the details of t...
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Farm safety calendar competition
This year’s competition closed on 23 June 2023. Order your calendar today!
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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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Electrical Safety Week 2023
Electrical Safety Week 2023 featured events for industry leaders, electrical workers, contractors and apprentices, and was a great opportuni...
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Webinar: Disclosure in common law claims
Join WorkCover Queensland Senior Lawyer, Tim Loos, as he welcomes guest presenters Kirsten Weber and Elizabeth Bainbridge-Brown from law fir...
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Mentally healthy workplaces workshops 2023
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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Work Well Speaker Series 2023
Our Work Well Speaker Series is a FREE online speaker series with nine events held throughout October.
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Disclosure in Common Law Claims
In this webinar recording, WorkCover Queensland Senior Lawyer, Tim Loos, welcomes guest presenters Kirsten Weber and Elizabeth Bainbridge-Br...
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High Court case examining vicarious liability
In this pre-recorded webinar video, WorkCover Queensland Senior Lawyer, Tim Loos, sits down with Chris Murphy, Special Counsel at Cooper Gra...
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Medical assessment tribunal
Medical assessment tribunals make independent expert medical decisions about work-related injury or impairment. This video explains the medi...
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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...