Health and safety guidance and resources for federal, state or local government agencies such as Queensland Government departments, fire brigade, police, ambulance or border control services. Or businesses that offer security, correctional or fire protection services.
Public administration and safety
CampaignsAll campaigns
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Electrical Safety Fortnight 2026
Running from 1 to 15 September 2026, check out the events on offer and ensure you are staying electrically safe at work, at home and in the ...
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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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Ambassadors
Our safety ambassadors share their stories and increase awareness of the importance of mentally healthy workplaces and work health and safet...
NewsAll news
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Calling for Expressions of Interest for the Work Health and Safety Industry Sector Standing Committees
The Office of Industrial Relations (OIR) is seeking nominations for consideration by the Minister for appointment to a new term of the Indus...
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Tis the season to be jolly
The holiday season is fast approaching and with it, extended trading hours across the state allowing Queenslanders to avoid the Christmas ru...
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Asbestos safety risk from high pressure water hoses in focus for Asbestos Awareness Week
The dangers of using high pressure water hoses on asbestos cement roofs, fences and walls will be a focus of Queensland’s Asbestos Awareness...
EventsAll events
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Electrical apprentice safety forum
Invest in your future as an electrical apprentice at this free event. Gain valuable insights to build strong safety habits, sharpen your on ...
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Electrical safety summit
This year’s in-person and livestreamed summit will bring together industry leaders to improve safety outcomes, learn from industry incidents...
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Electrical industry safety toolbox webinar
This free webinar will deliver practical electrical safety insights, including learnings from real incidents and safe work practices. You’ll...
Alerts
All alerts
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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.
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Workplace health and safety alert
Safety alert - Retaining wall collapse on construction siteThis safety alert relates to a fatal incident involving the collapse of a concrete retaining wall.
HazardsAll hazards
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People handling
People handling is a high-risk activity in the health industry. The best way to manage the risks involves a systematic approach. Find out mo...
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Non-potable water
Non-potable water is not suitable for drinking and can cause health problems. Learn how to manage the risks and protect yourself and others.
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Events (short-term fuel storage)
Special events are often attended by many people and may be located in densely-populated areas so it is essential to manage risks from hazar...
Codes of practiceAll codes of practice
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Traffic management for construction or maintenance work code of practice 2008
Guidance on how to manage the risks posed by traffic to workers and other persons while construction or maintenance work is happening on or ...
Commencement date: 1 September 2008 -
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...
Commencement date: 1 February 2024 -
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
Services
All services
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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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Electrical licence holder search
You can check the status of electrical contractor licence numbers through our online Electrical Licence Search.
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Notify of a workplace incident
Use this form to notify Workplace Health and Safety Queensland or the Electrical Safety Office of an incident. If a worker has been injured, you can also make a...
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Industry comparative calculator
Industry comparative calculator to generate the latest statistics for your industry and across Queensland.
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Hazardous chemical notifications
Make a hazardous chemical notification to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
Guides
All guides
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Planning guideline State code 21: Hazardous chemical facilities
A hazardous chemical facility that is new or expanding must comply with State Code 21 and this guide will help you understand and meet the code.
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Onsite traffic management project - phase 1 report
Phase one report on the onsite trafffic management project, targeting workplaces that have powered mobile plant or other vehicle traffic present.
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Drones enhancing work safety workshop 2018
Drones enhancing safety workshop presentation
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If an injury or illness occurs
The steps to take—from making sure people are safe to reporting injuries and making a claim.
Tools
All tools
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Hazardous chemicals - placard information and manifest quantities
Hazardous chemicals - placard information and manifest quantities
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Onsite traffic management self-assessment tool
Use this self-assessment tool to review your existing risk management approach for traffic movement at your workplace. Six pages of prompts and a one page refer...
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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.
VideosAll videos
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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.
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Unpacking the Rural plant Code of Practice: In-field traffic management
Explore in-field traffic management on farm.
Case studiesAll case studies
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Safety leadership and culture stories
Hear from safety leaders sharing their experience building and maintaining a positive safety culture in their workplace.
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IPAM films
These films showcase the Injury Prevention and Management program and highlight benefits for employers.
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Injury Prevention and Management case studies
Case Studies to help employers establish and maintain effective injury prevention and management systems.
Forms
All forms
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Form 86 Lead health monitoring report
A form completed before lead risk work to monitor health for each worker.
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Form 29 - superceded by Form 17 - Review of decision
Form 29 is superceded by Form 17. Form 17 allows a business or indiviual to apply for an internal review of a decision under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011...
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Group training record
A sample form to use in recording workers' training
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Form 133/133A: Employer reporting - Injury that may be compensable (reportable injuries)
Form for employers to report injuries that may be compensable (reportable injuries)
Podcasts
All 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...