Videos

What is meant by reasonable management action?

In Queensland, mental injury claims caused by reasonable management action, when it’s taken in a reasonable way, are excluded from workers’ compensation.

Tips for talking to workers after an injury

When someone is injured at work, a supportive workplace starts by reaching out to them straight away with care and concern.

A Current Affair Melting Man

This story shows the tragic consequences that can occur if heat strain factors are not adequately controlled. Story provided to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland courtesy of the Nine Network's A Current Affair program.

Secondary Mental Injuries - Prevention and Support

In this webinar recording, WorkCover Queensland Manager of Mental Injuries, Michelle Turton, welcomes guest presenter Tatjana Jokic, registered Psychologist and Managing Director of JK Corporate Resourcing, to explore secondary mental injuries in workers compensation.

The Health Benefits of Work and Suitable Duties webinar

Recent research has shown that work has important health and wellbeing benefits. WorkCover Queensland will discuss why it is important to return to work and the benefits.

Gathering information for a common law claim

If you have decided to proceed with a common law claim, the next step is gathering information to support your claim.

Mental Injury Webinar Series: Part Two - The Employer Response

In part two of our mental injury webinar series, guest speaker Dr Mary Wyatt unpacks studies to demonstrate the impact an employer's response to injury can have on return to work outcomes. She also provides practical tips to employers on how to better support workers with a mental injury in their recovery and return to work.

Always wear a helmet

Wearing a helmet is the best way to minimise the risk of a head injury.

Pete and Adam's story

When it comes to successful return to work stories, the rehabilitation consultants who partner with employers on workplace injuries everyday also have some expert advice.

Medical assessment tribunal

Medical assessment tribunals make independent expert medical decisions about work-related injury or impairment. This video explains the medical assessment tribunal process for workers.

Introduction to workplace health and safety

A trailer showing how Workplace Health and Safety Queensland assists industry in reducing injuries and fatalities in the workplace.

Making workplaces safer for everyone, every day

Queensland workers and workplaces have the strongest safety protections thanks to the Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment (WHSOLA) Act 2024. While WHSOLA Act 2024 provides the strongest protections, safety is still a shared responsibility, and we all have a role to play in making sure our workplaces are safer for everyone, every day.