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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Safety Advocates
Our Safety Advocates highlight the personal impacts that an injury can have on workers and their families.
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Mental Health Week
Mental Health Week, celebrated annually in October, promotes the importance of mental health and wellbeing and aims to reduce the stigma ass...
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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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Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024
The changes aim to improve the process for injured workers, improve rehabilitation and return to work outcomes and address emerging scheme t...
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Farm safety a prized subject for Queensland students
Be safe around electrical equipment, always wear a helmet on a quad bike and wash your hands after touching animals – these are some of the ...
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Annual update of Private Hospital Services Table of Costs
WorkCover Queensland is commencing our annual review of the Private Hospital Services Table of Costs for the 2024-2025 year.
EventsAll events
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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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Latest changes in management of crystalline silica substances
New regulations regarding the management of crystalline silica substances (CSS) commence 1 September 2024. Get ready by attending our inform...
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Work Well Regional Breakfast Forums 2024
This year, we're bringing elements of the Work Well Conference to Rockhampton and Cairns, featuring three conference speakers ready to share...
Alerts
All alerts
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Incident alert
Worker seriously injured in fall from balconyA worker suffered serious injuries after falling from a second floor balcony to the ground at a construction site. An edge protection system was installed. Earl...
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Incident alert
Four workers injured in three separate falls from roofing incidentsThree recent incidents where workers have suffered serious injuries have highlighted the dangers of falls from heights.
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 ...
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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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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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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.
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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People at work
People at Work is a psychosocial risk assessment process to help identify and manage risks to the psychological health at work.
VideosAll videos
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Work Well 365 - Staying safe and healthy at work is part of every day
Work Well 365. Staying safe and healthy at work is part of every day. Prioritise health and safety at work every day to stay fit in mind and...
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How does offering suitable duties benefit my business?
Finding jobs or tasks your worker can do while they’re recovering from an injury or illness at work is a great way to support them as they s...
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What is the employer's role in a WorkCover claim?
Working together leads to better outcomes, including a safe and early recovery and return to work for your worker.
Case studiesAll case studies
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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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Employer found to have breached duty of care to concrete delivery driver
On 26 July 20218 the Plaintiff, a concrete delivery driver, suffered a left wrist and secondary psychiatric injury.
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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.
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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Suitable duties program
For employers to complete. This two-page template creates a four week return to work plan.
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Injured worker authorisation
A form whereby an injured worker authorises the communication of information between their medical provider and employer in relation to their worker's compensat...
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...