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Managing risks in stevedoring Code of Practice 2023

The Managing risks in stevedoring Code of Practice 2023 (Stevedoring Code 2023) commenced as an approved code of practice under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) on 31 March 2023.

Employer obligations in common law claims

When faced with a common law claim as an employer, you may feel worried or overwhelmed about what’s to come. However, it is in everyone's best interest to work closely with WorkCover, as it leads to better and fairer outcomes.

Annual review of Allied Health Services Tables of Costs for 2023-2024

WorkCover Queensland is commencing the annual review of the Allied Health Services Tables of Costs for the 2023-2024 financial year.

New national strategy paves the way for safer and healthier work

The Queensland Government has welcomed the release of a new national 10-year work health and safety strategy, alongside new tactics to protect workers from silica dust and psychosocial hazards in the state’s workplaces.

Review into Queensland’s workers’ compensation scheme

The Queensland Government has announced an independent review of the state’s workers’ compensation scheme is underway.

Consumer warning: Safe use and charging of electric scooters

Following a recent spike in news reports about the safety of electric scooters in Queensland, the Electrical Safety Office (ESO) would like to make sure everyone exercises vigilance around charging activities for these devices.

Tour operator fined $250,000 for health and safety breach

A tour group business operator has been fined $250,000 after the deaths of two international students who drowned in Lake McKenzie on Fraser Island in 2019.

Electrician cops huge fines for unsafe electrical work

A self-employed electrician was recently fined more than $100,000 for performing non-compliant and unsafe electrical work in South-East Queensland, in contravention of the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld), over a 13-month period.

Have your say on quad bike safety

Do you ride a quad bike or know someone who does? Share your thoughts about quad bike safety in a confidential 15 minute survey.

Fatal helicopter incident on the Gold Coast

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) refers to the tragedy that occurred when two helicopters collided on the Gold Coast on 2 January 2023 resulting in a number of fatalities. When a workplace fatality occurs in a highly technical environment such as aviation, the most relevant authorities are activated to investigate.

Look out for traffic controllers these holidays

Queensland motorists have been urged to take it easy on the roads over the busy holiday period, particularly through roadworks.