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Media release

Calling all sparkies - connect with us for Electrical Safety Week

Kickstart your September with Electrical Safety Week 2023 a series of events for electrical industry leaders, workers, contractors and apprentices.

15 August 2023
Media release

Rocklea tyre recycling business second conviction following $650,000 fine

A Rocklea tyre recycling business which pleaded guilty and was fined $650,000 in the Brisbane District Court in June, has again been convicted without further fines when the matter for a 2020 workplace incident returned to the Brisbane Magistrates Court recently.

15 August 2023
Media release

Electrical Safety Office director awarded by Standards Australia

Electrical Safety Office director awarded national W.R Hebblewhite Medal. Brian Richardson acknowledged for his contribution and foresight to safety.

29 May 2023
Media release

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.

19 May 2023
News article

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.

16 May 2023
News article

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.

5 May 2023
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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.

2 May 2023
News article

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.

28 April 2023
News article

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.

21 April 2023
News article

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.

14 April 2023
News article

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.

31 March 2023
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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.

24 February 2023