Health and safety guidance and resources for businesses that provide property or other asset sales, leasing, rental or hire services.
Rental, hiring and real estate services
Alerts
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Incident alert
Person falls from tankIn November 2020, a man sustained serious head injuries after falling from a water tank that had just been put in place by a vehicle loading crane. It appears h...
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Incident alert
High pressure water blaster used on asbestos roofIn June 2019, two people used a high-pressure water blaster on a corrugated asbestos cement roof (super six roof). As a result, asbestos contaminated dust and d...
HazardsAll hazards
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Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) for homes or small commercial buildings are a serious safety risk if incorrectly installed. Any busine...
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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...
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Safety with tyre fitting
Any industry that uses heavy vehicles faces the risk of workers being injured while fitting tyres.
Guides
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Drones enhancing work safety workshop 2018
Drones enhancing safety workshop presentation
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GHS/ADG quick guide
The GHS/ADG quick guide provides an example of GHS and ADG Code labelling, comparable symbols and a quick reference to dangerous goods and compatibility in stor...
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Data specifications
Data submission and validation reference guide.
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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
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All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician - sign large
Colour posters and signs for printing - No DIY.
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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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PErforM Risk Assessment Tool
PErforM - Participative Ergonomics for manual-tasks
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Tools
A listing of tools available on the website. Use the in-page search or filters to help you easily find what you need.
Codes of practiceAll codes of practice
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Hazardous manual tasks code of practice 2021
This code of practice on how to manage the risks associated with hazardous manual tasks and control the risks of workers being affected by m...
Commencement date: 1 March 2021 -
Children and young workers code of practice 2006
Advice on how to manage health and safety at workplaces where children and young workers are likely to be.
Commencement date: 1 July 2006 -
First aid in the workplace code of practice 2021
This Code of Practice on first aid in the workplace is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011...
Commencement date: 1 March 2021
Forms
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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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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...
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Suitable duties program
For employers to complete - Form 104.This two-page template creates a four week return to work plan.
EventsAll events
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Mentally healthy workplaces online workshops 2022
Designed for managers and supervisors, you’ll be equipped with foundational skills to identify, assess and manage risks to psychological hea...
Services
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WorkCover Connect for employers
Manage your claims and policy with our free online service.
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Raise a workplace safety concern
If you have a concern about a work health and safety or electrical safety issue at your workplace, to raise your concern, please start by answering these five q...
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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.
NewsAll news
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Privacy Awareness Week 2022
We are supporting Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) which runs from 2 to 8 May 2022. This year’s theme is ‘Privacy the foundation of trust’.
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Proposed legislative changes to create ‘claim-farming’ offences and terminal injury timeframes
A bill has been introduced in Queensland Parliament to amend the Workers’ Compensation & Rehabilitation Act 2003 to create new offences arou...
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WorkCover’s response for flood-affected policyholders
Many of our policyholders have been affected by severe flooding in south-eastern Queensland, and we understand that these are extraordinaril...
CampaignsAll campaigns
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Ambassadors
Queensland Safety Ambassador Shane shares the impact of his father's death and importance of staying safe at work and strong safety culture.
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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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Safe Work and Return to Work Awards 2022
Have you, or someone you know, shown outstanding commitment, leadership and innovation in work health and safety or return to work?
VideosAll videos
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Changing focus – Gavan's story
Changing focus follows Gavan McGuane's story. He was blinded after a workplace incident where he tripped and fell onto a beer keg.
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The changing legislative landscape of psychological health and safety with Hayley Lewis
Former Olympic gold medallist, small business owner and psychological health champion Hayley Lewis hosted a thought-provoking discussion abo...
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What employers can do to avoid workplace injuries and common law claims
Terry Killian of Hall and Wilcox and Luke Murphy of MurphySchmidt Solicitors join us for our latest webinar
Case studiesAll case studies
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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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Employers need to consider the health and safety of those at work outside of normal hours
In the recent judgement of Walker v Greenmountain Food Processing Pty Ltd [2020] QSC 329, the Supreme Court of Queensland found an employer ...
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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...
Podcasts
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Podcasts
A listing of podcasts available on the website. Use the in-page search or filters to help you easily find what you need.
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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.