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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
News article

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
News article

Award nominated rehab consultant shares his top tips

When a worker is injured, it can be an overwhelming time for employers.

4 October 2022
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New workplace coal dust standard commences in Queensland

From 1 October 2022, the workplace exposure standard for respirable coal dust) will be halved in Queensland, revised from a time weighted average of 3 milligrams per cubic metre (mg/m³) down to 1.5 mg/m³.

30 September 2022
News article

Supreme Court decision puts spotlight on interstate workers' connection to Queensland

A recent Supreme Court decision used a three-step test in considering the case of a chef who was injured while working in the Northern Territory for a Queensland-based employer.

8 September 2022
Media release

Don't get your wires crossed in Electrical Safety Week

With so much happening in Electrical Safety Week (5-9 September), it might be hard not to get your wires crossed!

5 September 2022
News article

Appeal, bail request dismissed for gig worker convicted of fraud

A District Court Judge has dismissed an appeal and request for bail from a worker who was jailed for defrauding WorkCover by earning thousands of dollars from work while receiving workers’ compensation.

5 September 2022
News article

Deborah's story

Dr Deborah Simmons was diagnosed with PTSD after being a first responder at the Grosvenor mine explosion in Moranbah in May 2020. This is the story of how she was able to recover, and get back to work as an anaesthetist and rural generalist.

24 August 2022