Videos

Healthy Work Design forum: Extended Q&A session

The speakers from the Healthy Work Design forum share further insights in an extended Q&A session following the breakfast event.

Return to work barrier series: Management of hand injuries

Gain a better understanding of the management of hand injuries, focusing on five common work related hand injuries, clinical signs and symptoms and appropriate rehabilitation approaches. In this workers’ Compensation Regulator webinar, Dr Desmond Soares and Amanda Mackillop discuss ways to reduce the barriers encountered by injured workers and employers during return to work following hand injuries.

Engaging with your workers

In this webinar presentation, David Whitefield, Director of People and Risk, will apply principles of social psychology to explore social arrangements in the workplace (including culture, language and leadership). You will learn how people make sense of risk, and how you can harness and shape this understanding to more effectively engage workers and increase their participation in workplace health and safety systems.

ON - Communicating - young and injured, seriously

This workers' Compensation Regulator webinar outlines the purpose of suitable duties programs and how they can assist in getting better return to work outcomes.

Emotionally challenging work – managing the risk

Mentally healthy workplaces build and maintain work practices, which promote and support positive mental health and minimise the risk of psychological injury. They benefit workers, their families, the wider community and in broader terms, the efficiency and profitability of businesses and industry.

Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice 2022

Good work design for young workers

The 'Good work design for young workers' webinar focused on influencers of health and safety for young people at work. You can listen and watch the webinar recording or view the presentation slides and transcript.

Early interventions for musculoskeletal disorders

Understanding and implementing early interventions for musculoskeletal injuries can assist in better return to work outcomes. This workers' Compensation Regulator webinar is presented by Michael Donovan who discusses: the background of musculoskeletal disorders, injury, pain and early intervention, the levels of prevention and intervention, key components of successful intervention.

Occupational cancers masterclass

Callum Robertson is a Cancer Prevention Advisor with Cancer Council Queensland, and in this masterclass discusses occupational cancers and carcinogens. Carolyn Topping, Occupational Hygienist with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland talks about the legislative framework in place to address cancer risks in Queensland workplaces.

The link between MSDs and psychosocial risk factors

In this webinar presentation, Dr Jodi Oakman, Senior Lecturer at La Trobe University (LTU), will give an overview of current research evidence relating to the causes of MSDs, including the impact of psychosocial hazards. Additionally, she will present some of the findings from research currently being undertaken at LTU and discuss potential changes to the way MSD risks are managed.

Safety fundamentals - Small and medium sized business workshop

Designed for small to medium sized businesses with limited experience in work health and safety, this practical session will cover the fundamentals of safety and injury management systems.

Minor injuries add up! Simple solutions to reduce your injuries and costs

Simple solutions to reduce your injuries and costs. Presenters are Peter Westcott (Principal Inspector, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland),Cameron Mackay (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon), Brent Cunningham (Exercise Physiologist, Konekt), Ross McConaghy (partner, Jensen McConaghy Lawyer).