Health and safety guidance and resources for businesses that onsell goods to other businesses, often in bulk, from a warehouse or office facility.
Wholesale trade
CampaignsAll campaigns
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Tyre safety campaign
Tyres can pose risks to workers and others throughout their lifecycle, particularly when heavy vehicles are part of business operations. Dur...
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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.
NewsAll news
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Medical fees update - effective 1 December 2021
WorkCover Queensland has reviewed and updated the tables of costs for medical treatment applicable for workers' compensation in Queensland. ...
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Craig's story
Craig suffered serious injuries when he fell from a ladder at work. Here's how support and a positive mindset helped Craig get back.
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New films urge rural Queenslanders to be safe around electricity
Five new films launched by the Queensland Government today are aimed at keeping rural communities safe from electrical dangers.
Events
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Mentally healthy workplaces workshops 2021
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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The changing legislative landscape 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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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
All alerts
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Incident alert
Falls from height result in serious injuriesTwo recent incidents where workers have suffered serious injuries have highlighted the dangers of falls from height. In August 2020, a man sustained serious inj...
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Incident alert
Worker injured in side-by-side vehicle rolloverIn September 2020, a worker was seriously injured when the side-by-side vehicle he was using at an industrial workplace overturned.
HazardsAll hazards
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Flammable refrigerants
Find out about flammable refrigerants and your responsibilities for storing and handling them.
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Anhydrous ammonia
Anhydrous ammonia is a colourless gas that has a strong smell and is toxic, corrosive and flammable. It serves as an effective industrial re...
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Forklifts
Find advice on forklift safety and how to meet your legal responsibilities.
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
Services
All services
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Check insurance cover
Check to see if an employer has a current accident insurance policy.
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Wage payments calculator
This online wage payment calculator helps work out weekly compensation rates.
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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.
Guides
All guides
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Look sharp blade safety
Practical guidance on how to use blades safely when opening packaging
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Forklift safety for workers
What you need to know to safely and legally operate a forklift (2 pages). In Qld you need a high risk work licence (LF) to use a forklift.
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Work-related violence and aggression in retail
Work-related violence and aggression in retail
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Manifest requirements for hazardous chemicals
This guide can be used to assist a PCBU meet their duty to provide a manifest for hazardous chemicals under the WHS Regulation. This guide outlines the informat...
Tools
All tools
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Warehouse / Storeperson : Return to Work Checklist and Plan
For use by medical practitioner.
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No DIY sign - must be installed by a licensed electrician
Signage for printing - landscape, two to a page.
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No DIY sign - must be installed by a licensed electrician
Sign for printing - small (landscape orientation).
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Operator checklist for temporary fuel storage and handling systems
Operator checklist for temporary fuel storage and handling systems.
VideosAll videos
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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
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The evolving role of safety leaders, Dom O’Brien
Discover how leaders not only embrace, but also set themselves up for success in a landscape that is constantly changing.
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...
Forms
All forms
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Form 73 - Notification of a manifest quantity workplace (smart form)
For use by businesses to comply with Section 348 of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (WHS Regulation).
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Form 69 - Notification of a facility exceeding 10% of schedule 15 threshold
Use this form when schedule 15 chemicals exceeding 10% of threshold quantities are to be used, handled, or stored at your facility.
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Form 74 - New application for authorisation
If your workplace uses, handles or stores prohibited or restricted carcinogenic hazardous chemicals, use this form to apply for authorisation.
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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...
Podcasts
All 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.