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December 2023

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Spotlight on snorkelling during peak tourism season

In recent weeks, two snorkelling fatalities have been widely reported in the media. With peak tourism season upon us, summer weather calling to water lovers, wild weather forecasts, and overseas visitors returning in force, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is calling on tour operators to exercise maximum precaution.
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New code of practice for amusement rides – are you ready?

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has developed the state’s first code of practice for amusement device safety, commencing 1 February 2024, which outlines practical ways to manage ride safety and complements existing state laws.
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New data: 4,400+ young workers seriously injured each year

Data delivered by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has revealed 15 to 24-year-olds as the most vulnerable workers in the state.
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Communicating safety - Electrical Safety Office wins international award

Queensland worker, Jason Daniels, is an electric shock survivor and his story has taken out a major award at an international safety event.
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TAFE Queensland offering free online courses for apprentices and trainees

Having a new apprentice or trainee in your workplace and developing your future skilled workers can be a big investment for businesses.
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Stay healthy cleaning up after storms and floods

Cyclone Jasper is in our wake, but we’re well into cyclone season. Workers involved in cleaning up after storms and floods are urged to maintain good hygiene to guard against the increased chance of skin infections, diarrhoea and diseases such as leptospirosis and melioidosis.
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Construction sites urged to prepare for wild weather and summer shutdown

With the Bureau of Meteorology predicting severe weather driven by El Nino this summer, construction businesses across Queensland are encouraged to ensure their sites are safe and secure before they turn the key and head off for a well-earned break.
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Extreme weather and heat stress

Queensland is no stranger to extreme heat and sometimes it’s easy to be complacent – unfortunately, that complacency can have dire consequences.
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Rise in falls through skylights

In recent months, WHSQ has received reports about people falling through skylights.
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Queensland’s engineered stone campaign culminates in national ban

Queensland’s longstanding campaign to ban the use of engineered stone has culminated in a national ban on the dangerous product,
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Asbestos audits, outcomes and prosecution update

Ahead of National Asbestos Awareness Week in November, WHSQ inspectors audited businesses operating from buildings that were likely to contain asbestos or handle and store asbestos containing materials. The campaign targeted asbestos registers and management plans.
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Dust hazards in coal fired power stations – new Code of Practice advice

Following a technical review, the Managing respirable dust hazards in coal fired power stations Code of Practice 2023 (the Code) commenced on 3 December 2023.
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One stop shop for national WHS prosecution outcomes

Did you know you can read news about recent prosecutions and source statistics using Safe Work Australia’s interactive data dashboard?
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New self-assessment tool for immobilising vehicles – industry audit underway

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland inspectors are auditing workplaces across the state until the end of March 2024,
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