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Private Hospital Services Table of Costs update – effective 1 December 2022
WorkCover Queensland has updated our Private Hospital Services Table of Costs, which was published in the Queensland Government Gazette on Friday, 18 November 2022 and will apply from 1 December 2022.
30 November 2022 -
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Queensland businesses put on notice to insure workers against work-related injuries
Queensland businesses are being reminded that they must insure their workers against the costs of work-related injuries, after recent compliance activities uncovered dozens of uninsured businesses.
29 November 2022 -
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Celebrating safely at work parties this festive season
As we head into the festive season, it’s a time to celebrate the year that was with our colleagues at end-of-year parties – but it’s also important to ensure we do so safely.
29 November 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 -
News article
Get the scoop - how one employer helped his worker return after injury
Giada, a manager and gelato maker at La Macelleria Gelateria, required surgery after being diagnosed with repetitive strain injury. This is how Giada's employer, Matteo, helped her return to work and wellbeing.
17 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 -
News article
Warren's story
For Warren, a veteran truck driver, what should have been a routine run from Mackay to Townsville in October 2021 ended in life-changing injuries. He now educates drivers about putting their own safety first.
27 October 2022 -
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Olympic champion Hayley Lewis announced as Mental Health Ambassador
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has named former swimming champion Hayley Lewis as their Queensland Mental Health Ambassador on World Mental Health Day.
10 October 2022 -
Media release
Worker receives suspended sentence after felling apprentice with concrete block in Richlands
A worker who felled another worker by throwing a six kilogram concrete block from a height of six meters, striking the worker on his head has received a four-month jail term, wholly suspended.
10 October 2022 -
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Award nominated rehab consultant shares his top tips
When a worker is injured, it can be an overwhelming time for employers.
4 October 2022