Videos

Work social events and employer liability

In this webinar recording, WorkCover Queensland Senior Lawyer, Tim Loos, welcomes guest presenters Kym Cavanagh and Jim Tealby, of Hede Byrne & Hall, to discuss employer liability for injuries that have occurred at work social events. Kym and Jim talk through some cases on the subject, and provide analysis about when employers may be found liable for these injuries.

2020 Personal Injury Case Law Wrap Up

Daisy Duff and Angela Brookes of Hall & Wilcox joins us to review personal injury cases from 2020.

Kids on kids’ bikes

Adult-sized quad bikes are too large for kids to handle.

The crucial role of record keeping for workplace injuries

In this webinar recording, WorkCover Queensland Senior Lawyer, Tim Loos, welcomes guest presenter Georgina Wong, of Colin Biggers & Paisley, to discuss the importance of accurate record keeping and maintaining detailed file notes when managing workplace injuries.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Always wear a helmet

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

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.