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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.
16 February 2023 -
Media release
Business and supervisor fined $55,000 following worker’s seven metre rooftop plunge
A roofing business and one of its supervisors have been fined a collective $55,000 after a worker was seriously injured falling through a roof onto a concrete floor.
1 February 2023 -
News article
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.
23 January 2023 -
News article
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.
10 January 2023 -
Ministerial media release
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.
23 December 2022 -
News article
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.
7 December 2022 -
News article
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.
6 December 2022 -
Ministerial media release
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.
5 December 2022 -
News article
Safety reminder during Asbestos Awareness Week
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will host a free live streamed asbestos safety session this Tuesday during Asbestos Awareness Week to deliver important safety messages.
22 November 2022 -
Ministerial media release
Nation leading codes to protect Queensland workers
Queensland workers will have some of the strongest protections in the country when it comes to psychological wellbeing and silicosis prevention, thanks to two new codes introduced by the Palaszczuk Government today.
9 November 2022 -
Ministerial media release
Farm safety calendar competition winners revealed
Twelve Queensland kids have been selected as the winners of the 2023 Farm safety calendar competition.
9 November 2022 -
Ministerial media release
Managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing of construction elements Code of Practice
New Managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing of construction elements Code of Practice 2022 approved.
9 November 2022