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Contributory negligence found against hospital worker who injured shoulder

A Queensland Supreme Court judge has awarded damages to a hospital worker who injured her shoulder while assisting a co-worker to move a mattress at work but found contributory negligence on the part of the worker also played a role in the injury.

Put your safety achievements on show at the 2023 Work Well Awards

Showcase your safety excellence by entering the Work Well Awards 2023 (formerly Safe Work and Return to Work Awards). We want to hear about Queensland’s best risk management solutions, safety systems, work health and wellbeing initiatives, and safety leaders.

Electrical Safety Act to enter a new era as public consultation opens

Queenslanders encouraged to have their say on changes to the Electrical Safety Act.

Release of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) Review Report

The Queensland Government has accepted all 31 recommendations from an independent review of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act), which sought to clarify and enhance its existing frameworks and ensure its overall effectiveness.

Queensland continues to lead the nation when it comes to worker safety

The Palaszczuk Government continues to show its commitment to workers, implementing two nation leading measures to keep workers safe this Labour Day.

Workers remembered on international memorial day

In the last year, Queensland lost 27 people to work-related injuries and disease. Three women and 24 men left our workplaces and homes too soon.

Time to crack out the colour pencils for farm safety

Primary school children around Queensland are gearing up to enter the annual farm safety calendar drawing competition hosted by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.

New code to improve mental health in Queensland workplaces starts this weekend

The new code – Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice – commenced Saturday 1 April 2023.

Give your feedback on new version of the Provider Management Plan

A new version of the Provider Management Plan (PMP) form and an accompanying user guide are now available for allied health stakeholders to preview and provide feedback.

Annual review of the Public Health Services Table of Costs for 2023-2024

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

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.