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Guide
Snorkel safety: a guide for workers
A guide for workers in the snorkelling industry to help reduce the potential for snorkelling fatalities and injuries to clients.
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Tool
Lead paint removal (residential) audit checklist
This checklist will help a person conducting a business or undertaking to comply with the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011.
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Tool
Diving - written record made of count of all persons on board for vessels NOT transferring persons
Dive industry: written record made of count of all persons on board for vessels not transferring persons.
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Case study
Employer not liable where Plaintiff failed to perform work in the manner instructed
In November 2006, the plaintiff suffered an injury to both his left hand and arm and developed a secondary psychological injury. He commenced a claim against his former employer for damages and received a gross settlement figure of $475,000.00 in October 2008.
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Form
Diver Medical Participant questionnaire
For use by diver.
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Guide
Compliance audit report: 10-year major inspections of mobile and tower cranes
Between May and November 2008 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) undertook a state-wide audit on 10-year major inspections for mobile and tower cranes.
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Guide
Hendra virus - information for businesses that dispose of horse carcases
Information for businesses that dispose of horse carcasses.
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Case study
Injury attributable to pre-existing back disease
Geary v REJV Services Pty Ltd & Ors [2011] QSC. This case emphasises the importance of gathering past medical information to establish the extent of symptoms suffered due to pre-existing degeneration prior to the work event.
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Case study
Clarity for employers on social work functions
ALH v Simon Blackwood (the Regulator) [2014] QIRC 105 13 June 2014 The recent decision from the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission provides further clarity for employers in determining applications for compensation for injuries sustained at social work functions.