Guides

Sprains and strains prevention

Many sprains and strains injuries are caused by manual tasks such as lifting or carrying loads, working in fixed positions, repetitive tasks or using heavily vibrating tools.

OIR Corrupt Conduct Policy

Management of corrupt conduct is an integral part of good governance and management practice out OIR guidelines and expectations.

Deciding a request for an extension of time lodge an application for review

An outline of the process used byWCRS to determine a request to extend the three-month time limit to lodge an application for review.

“Culture eats strategy”: Tips for Creating and Sustaining a Workplace Safety Culture

Forum 2017 - combined presentations slides

PErforM for managers

Perform introduction for managers

Provider Online - RTW Services Claim Referrals

A guide to using the 'Provider online' system for Return to work referrals

Queensland Guidelines for standard for rehabilitation

Second edition; 18 July 2016

Guidelines for the acceptance of an enforceable undertaking

WHS undertakings, electrical safety undertakings and recreational water activities health and safety undertakings are collectively referred to as an undertaking or enforceable undertaking (EU).

The Role of Supervisors in Return to Work

Presentation slides including examples

Labour hire agencies: Managing the safety of labour on-hired workers

Guide for labour hire agencies in managing the safety of on-hired workers.

MeToo and Workplace Health

Presentation by Bruce Watson and Janine Reid of Mullins Lawyers: 24 October 2018

Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 Compliance and Enforcement Policy

The principles that underpin the approach OIR will take with all duty holders to monitoring and enforcing compliance with the Act.