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  • Case study

    No breach of duty where cleaning system enforced

    Scott v Jackson Garden Landscape Supplies Pty Ltd 17 February 2015. This decision highlights the importance of an employer not only having in place a system of work, but also maintaining and enforcing that system to guard against risk of injury.

  • Case study

    No reason to anticipate misconduct might be dangerous

    Pols v AME Products [2013] QDC 190 19 August 2013. There was no reason to anticipate misconduct might be dangerous to other employees.There was no reason to anticipate misconduct might be dangerous to other employees.

  • Case study

    Was a breach in duty of care the cause of harm?

    Carswell v Corporation of the Trustees of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane [2012] QSC, 7 September 2012. This case highlights that even though an employer may have breached their duty of care, the onus is on the worker to prove that the breach was a material cause of the harm suffered by the worker.

  • Case study

    Onus of proof

    Marshall v Queensland Rehabilitation Services Pty Ltd, 19 June 2012. Claimants will find it difficult to prove negligence against Employers who clearly document staff training, daily interactions and enforce safe systems of work.

  • Case study

    Plaintiff awarded damages after Q-fever diagnosis

    A 57 year old supervisor/carpenter working on a school farm was diagnosed with Q-Fever in January 2012, that has since developed into Q-Fever Debility Syndrome. The worker, who has been unable to return to work, claimed damages from his employer and from the State of Queensland as the controller of the school/school farm.

  • Case study

    Damages awarded despite lie about pre-existing symptoms

    Luck v Civil Mining and Construction Pty Ltd, 16 December 2009. This case study discusses how a Court may find that a worker who has lied about their pre-existing symptoms, sustained serious injuries from previous non-work related events, or has credit issues, can still award damages.

  • Case study

    The Reasonable Foreseeability Threshold - unfortunate accidents can happen

    Micallef v Endeavour Foundation [2013] QDC 142, 28 June 2013. WorkCover Queensland was recently successful in defending a matter for Endeavour Foundation in the District Court Decision of Micallef v Endeavour Foundation [2013] QDC 142.

  • Guide

    Tunnelling road header and related operations: dust conditions and their control

    To determine the respirable dust and RCS concentrations associated with road header tunnelling operations, evaluate the dust controls being used to determine the extent of compliance, provide timely feedback and enhance the operator’s capacity to control this risk.

  • Guide

    manual-tasks risk register examples

    This risk register contains detailed examples of manual-tasks for the construction industry.

  • Statistics

    Compliance program report - Childcare centre compliance program - Brisbane North region 2006-07

    The Childcare Centre Compliance program was carried out by WHSQ between September and December 2006.

  • Guide

    When things go wrong… Common scenarios in legionella and risk communication

    Mining Health Improvement and Awareness Committee presentations - Dr Richard Bentham School of the Environment Flinders University Adelaide

  • Guide

    Hendra virus - information for horse businesses

    Information for horse properties and other horse related businesses on the risks surrounding Hendra virus and preventative measures to minimise the risk of human infection.