Health and safety guidance and resources for businesses that sell products to the public either from a physical store or online.
Retail trade
Guides
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guide
Work-related violence and aggression in retailWork-related violence and aggression in retail
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guide
Kerbside fuel dispensingGuidance about kerbside fuel dispensing.
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guide
Psychological injuries in the retail industry - Presentation SlidesJane Stevens, Executive Services
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Example hazardous chemical manifest for a service stationExample hazardous chemical manifest for a service station.
Tools
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Sales Representative : Return to Work Checklist and Plan
For use by medical practitioner
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Grocery Retail Worker : Return to Work Checklist and Plan
For use by medical practitioner
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Service station operator's checklist
This checklist has been developed to help the operator control the risks associated with the storage and handling of fuel.
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No DIY sign - must be installed by a licensed electrician
Signage for printing - landscape, two to a page.
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
HazardsAll hazards
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Pool chemical retailers
There is a range of hazards associated with the storing and handling pool chemicals in the retail sector.
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Flammable refrigerants
Find out about flammable refrigerants and your responsibilities for storing and handling them.
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Remote and isolated work
How to manage the risks faced by remote or isolated workers and the legal requirements associated with these risks.
Forms
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Retail team member return to work checklist
Retail team return to work checklist and plan
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Form 23 - Amended notification of lead risk work
Lead is a highly toxic cumulative poison for which manufacturers and importers must prepare, review, amend and provide Safety Data Sheets and suppliers must pro...
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Form 74 - Amendment to existing authorisation
If your workplace uses, handles or stores prohibited or restricted carcinogenic hazardous chemicals, you may be required to be authorised for those purposes.
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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...
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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Managing sprains and strains in the retail tyre industry
A new pilot project is helping employers in the retail tyre industry address the risk factors contributing to work-related sprains and strai...
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...
Alerts
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Workplace health and safety alert
Safety of moving walks and escalatorsThe purpose of this safety alert is to highlight the risks of missing pallets/steps on moving walks and escalators.
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Incident alert
Four injured in workplace explosionIn November 2021, one worker was seriously injured while three other workers received minor injuries following a workplace explosion and fire. Early enquiries i...
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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Damages awarded to librarian for back injury.
The Plaintiff was a librarian who injured her back when upturning a book return box to retrieve a book that had slipped under the base.
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.