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Asbestos safety risk from high pressure water hoses in focus for Asbestos Awareness Week

The dangers of using high pressure water hoses on asbestos cement roofs, fences and walls will be a focus of Queensland’s Asbestos Awareness Week (25 November to 1 December 2024).

Nominate to join the Consultative Committee for Work-Related Fatalities and Serious Incidents

Have you been directly impacted by a work-related fatality or serious injury? Do you think you may be ready to be a force for positive change? You’re invited to consider applying to become a member of the Consultative Committee.

Safe Work Month focuses on being safe 365 days of the year

Saving lives by raising awareness about workplace health and safety is the focus of National Safe Work Month this October. Safety doesn’t happen by chance or guesswork; safety is everyone’s business.

Farm safety a prized subject for Queensland students

Be safe around electrical equipment, always wear a helmet on a quad bike and wash your hands after touching animals – these are some of the safety messages that will feature in the 2025 Farm safety calendar.

Annual update of Private Hospital Services Table of Costs

WorkCover Queensland is commencing our annual review of the Private Hospital Services Table of Costs for 2024.

Medical Tables of Costs review for 2024

WorkCover Queensland is commencing our annual review of the Medical Table of Costs for 2024.

Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024

The changes aim to improve the process for injured workers, improve rehabilitation and return to work outcomes and address emerging scheme trends like the growth of psychological injury claims.

Return to Work Services Table of Costs update

Following recent recommendations from the Queensland Government’s review of the state’s workers’ compensation scheme, WorkCover Queensland have updated the Return to Work Services Table of Costs 1 July 2024.

New statewide campaign to reduce fatalities and critical injuries

The Queensland Government has launched a new safety campaign geared towards improving the state’s safety outcomes for industries including construction, manufacturing, health care, and social assistance.

Historic workers’ compensation and electrical safety laws enacted

The Miles Government has enacted historic amendments to workers’ compensation, electrical safety and work health and safety laws to further enhance protections for Queensland workers and to keep Queenslanders safe.

New mental injury resources from WorkCover to help employers support workers

Mental injuries in the workplace are on the rise, and they can be challenging to navigate. That’s why WorkCover Queensland has launched a new video series to help employers better manage work-related mental injuries.

Employers put on notice to proactively manage workplace sexual harassment

Queensland employers will be required to proactively manage the risk of sexual harassment in the workplace from September in a nation-leading regulatory reform.