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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.

Common Law Claims Management Panel tender now open

The Common Law Claims Management Panel tender is now open, and can be accessed on the Queensland Government QTenders website.

Avoid heat stress in our sizzling summer

With temperatures peaking at more than 40 degrees in parts of Queensland this week, the Palaszczuk Government is reminding businesses to have plans in place to help keep workers safe.

Look out for young workers starting their first jobs

Employers taking on young people over the holiday season are being urged to ensure workers are properly trained and supervised in their new roles.

New safety campaign targets Queensland farming’s biggest killer

The Palaszczuk Government is urging Queenslanders to be safe on quad bikes, with a new campaign shining a spotlight on the fact they are the biggest killers on Queensland farms.