Videos

How to unlock the health and safety representative

Andrea Fox and Johanna Sutherland from the Office of Industrial Relations discuss the legislative changes that are coming in Queensland, how we work with health and safety representatives (HSRs), as well as dispelling some common misconceptions about the role.

WHSQ Respirable Crystalline Substances Tranche two regulation

Stronger regulation on processing crystalline silica substances came into effect on 1 September, 2024.National Work Health and Safety Ministers unanimously agreed to amend the model work health and safety laws, introducing stronger regulation around the processing of crystalline silica substances, effective 1 September 2024.

Are you prepared? Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice

Sam Popple, Director of the Psychological Health Unit, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, explains the new Code of Practice for Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work, and what this means for both employees and employers throughout Queensland. This presentation was part of the Healthy Work Design forum held on 22 March 2023.

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.