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How-to guides

How to set up your business so you comply with Queensland’s health and safety laws.

The steps to take—from making sure people are safe to reporting injuries and making a claim.

The steps involved in starting your recovery and getting you back to work.

An overview of the laws, how they fit together and what they require of employers and workers.

Campaigns

Safe Work Month 2024
Safe Work Month, held nationally each year in October, is a nationwide initiative dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces for everyone.
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Supporting the mental health of workers with physical injuries
Did you know a physical injury can lead to a mental injury as well? Learn how to support the mental health of injured workers.
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Making workplaces safer for everyone, every day
Whether you’re an employer, employee or dedicated health and safety representative, we all have a role to play in making workplaces safer for everyone, every day.
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Farm safety calendar competition
Check out the 12 winning drawings that feature in the 2025 Farm safety calendar!
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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 safety.
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News

Annual update of Medical Tables of Costs

WorkCover Queensland has reviewed and updated the tables of costs for medical treatment and supplementary services applicable for workers' c...

2 December 2024
Chris' story

When Chris experienced a mental injury due to his work, support from his employer helped him take a different career path while staying conn...

19 December 2024
WorkCover partnership helps electricians stay strong

As part of our Injury Risk Reduction Initiatives, WorkCover Queensland has partnered with Master Electricians Australia to help electricians...

19 December 2024

Events

Asbestos Awareness Week 2024

Asbestos Awareness Week (25 November to 1 December 2024) promotes the importance of living and working safely with asbestos. This year we ar...

28 November 2024
Mentally healthy workplaces workshops 2025

Designed for managers and supervisors, you’ll be equipped with foundational skills to identify, assess and manage risks to psychological hea...

16 December 2024–27 March 2025

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