Guides

Personal hearing protectors – protecting your hearing

In most industries, there are instances where we have to resort to using personal hearing protectors such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect our hearing. It is important to use personal hearing protectors correctly and consider a number of factors.

Self-insurance guidance - WHS performance reporting arrangements

As part of its Self-Insurer Performance Management Program, OIR, is responsible for the administration of work health and safety (WHS) performance requirements for current and prospective self-insurers in Queensland.

Small business program (brochure)

Small Business Program brochure provides information about the services available to small business owners.

Orebro scoring instructions

The ÖMPQ is a screening questionnaire used to predict long term disability and failure to return to work due to personal and environmental factors.

Young worker safety toolkit

Young worker safety toolkit for managers, supervisors, leaders and mentors.

Self-insurance guidance – Auditor appointment procedures

The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on the administrative procedures for WHS auditor (self-insurance) accreditation in Queensland.

Worker Assist Flyer

Helping you track your claim anytime, anywhere.

Safety facilitation film based on the true story of Jed Millen

Facilitators notes

Safety facilitation film - based on the true story of Jed Millen

Facilitators guide

Shifting nutrition - a shift workers guide to nutrition

A guide for shift workers on healthy eating

Participative Ergonomics for Manual Tasks (PErforM) Handbook

This 17 page handbook steps you through applying the 'Participative Ergonomics for manual-tasks' (or PErforM) program. Use it to prevent musculoskeletal injuries from forming during manual-tasks. Suitable for all industries.

Young people and safety at work: Stress & Mental health

Fact sheet about how young workers stress and mental health impacts work health and safety