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October 2023

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2023 Work Well Awards celebrate Queensland's healthy and safe workplaces

A total of nine individuals and organisations have been celebrated for their efforts keeping Queenslanders safe at today’s 2023 Work Well Awards.
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Climbing the fatalities ladder: the hard facts nobody wants to read

Nobody in Queensland wanted to read the statistics released by Safe Work Australia this month, but they also should steel our resolve to change our safety culture, so no one is ever forced to endure the pain of losing a loved one to a work-related incident.
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Under 16s jumping onto quad bikes? Think again.

Tougher regulation is on the way for Queensland businesses.
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“Do you smell smoke”? Your everyday tech can cause battery fires

From January to September 2023, QFES recorded 47 residential structure fires, 8 non-residential structure fires, and 38 other fires that were reported as having been due to lithium-ion batteries.
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*NEW* Code of Practice for Amusement Rides

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has launched a state-first code of practice for amusement ride operators.
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Even better workers' compensation for Queensland

A final report from an independent review of the state’s Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act has been published.
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Gold Coast nightclub faces the music in court

A nightclub's dance with the law has ended on the wrong beat, after being fined $38,000 in the Southport Magistrates Court for failing to hold compulsory workers' compensation insurance.
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Queensland students colour their way into Farm Safety Calendar

Over 1,400 budding young Queensland artists have illustrated their take on farm safety by entering Workplace Health and Safety Queensland’s 2024 Farm safety calendar competition.
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Unlicensed NQ labour hire providers convicted and fined total of $360,000

Queensland's Labour Hire Licensing Compliance Unit has successfully prosecuted North Farming Pty Ltd and Ranjit Singh as Trustee for the Farming First Trust, for breaches of the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 (Qld).
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Worker complaint leads to big fines for unlicensed supply of security guards

South-Australian based security company Agile Group (Global) Pty Ltd and its chief operating officer, have been prosecuted for supplying security guards without being licensed to do so, following an investigation by Queensland's Labour Hire Licensing Compliance Unit.
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Do you know your duties in construction?

Safe Work Australia’s Know your WHS duties in construction is now updated for person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) and workers in the construction industry.
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Enforceable undertakings: Helping improve worker safety for industry and community

An enforceable undertaking is an alternative to a court-imposed sanction, such as a fine, for an alleged contravention of work health and safety laws.
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Heat stressing you out already?

Working in hot temperatures is not only unpleasant, but it can also be fatal. Heat illness can be induced by a variety of circumstances.
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Health and safety paramount for food delivery services

The food delivery industry revolves around ordering and the delivery of food and drinks from cafés and restaurants to customers by delivery drivers and riders. Whether you're a business selling food or a delivery company, it’s essential to prioritise health and safety and effectively manage the associated risks.
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