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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).

1 December 2016
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Supervising non-certified divers

In nearly all fatal resort dive incidents, the introductory diver was separated from their supervising dive instructor. Dive instructors should use a combination of techniques to prevent divers becoming separated while underwater.

31 October 2014
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2014 Return to Work Awards

Winners and finalists' films of the 2014 Return to Work Awards - recognising an individual's successful rehabilitation and stay at/return to work within the past 12 months following a work-related injury.

15 April 2019
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Libby Trickett's full interview

Four-time Olympic gold medal winning swimmer Libby Trickett raises awareness and promotes the importance of mental health in the workplace.

8 April 2020
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The right start - shaping a culture of safety for young workers

Supervisors and managers influence the health and safety of young workers through good work design. Good work design for young workers includes effective induction and training, appropriate supervision and feedback, and support and mentoring.

5 November 2015
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Apprentice and supervisor webinar 2020

Dan and Ed are tradies and cofounders of TradeMutt, an Australian workwear brand. Together they discussed the stigmas around mental health.

22 October 2020
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Asbestos safety for businesses webinar

This webinar was held during Asbestos Awareness Week 2023 to educate businesses about where asbestos containing materials are commonly found in commercial and industrial buildings, reveal the compliance issues auditors most commonly encounter when they conduct site visits, and give an overview of the legislative requirements regarding the management of asbestos containing materials for businesses operating out of premises built prior to 1990.

26 November 2023
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Electricity Safety Summit 2020

Dave Burt discussed how to normalise conversations and change the culture around mental wellbeing in the industry.

22 October 2020
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The common law claim process

Lodging a common law claim can be a complicated process, so here is some information which we hope will assist you in deciding whether this is the right journey for you.

19 December 2019
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No sprains, big gains

It pays to be safe and healthy at work. Many employers and workers become complacent about manual tasks without any thought of it in their respective workplaces.

31 October 2014
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Tractors - a crushing blow

You can take some simple steps to prevent yourself from being seriously crushed by a tractor.

20 January 2015
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Preventing injuries in poultry processing

With the rate of time-lost compensation claims in poultry processing nearly double the Queensland average, research into injury prevention in the industry was recently undertaken.

12 April 2021