Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is responsible for improving workplace health and safety in QLD.

Report WH&S issues by phoning 1300 362 128 or at www.worksafe.qld.gov.au Our goal is to help reduce the risk of workers being killed or injured on the job. WHSQ assists businesses to comply with the work health and safety laws, investigates workplace fatalities and serious injuries, prosecutes breaches of legislation, and educates employees and employers on their legal obligations. WHSQ also provi

des policy advice on workers' compensation matters. This page is monitored Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm AEST, excluding public holidays. If you would like to report an incident or speak to WHSQ, please contact WHSQ on 1300 362 128. You can also stay in touch with WHSQ through:
eNews: www.worksafe.qld.gov.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worksafeqld/
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/workplace-health-and-safety-queensland
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/WorkSafeQueensland

7.30am: Toolbox talk about working at heights.9.30am: A worker falls more than four metres.The fall left the worker unco...
15/06/2026

7.30am: Toolbox talk about working at heights.
9.30am: A worker falls more than four metres.

The fall left the worker unconscious, and they spent seven days in hospital. The safety system had identified the risk, but work started before the scaffold was put in place. Identifying hazards is only part of the job. Controls must be in place before work starts.

This July to September, WHSQ inspectors will visit construction sites across Queensland to check that controls for working at heights are in place.

Take a moment to review your controls and ensure they’re ready before work begins.

Explore practical safety guidance on preventing falls at construction sites: https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/safety-and-prevention/hazards/workplace-hazards/construction/work-at-heights

Established in 2019 to meet local demand, Jeovic Community Care delivers support services with a strong focus on client ...
12/06/2026

Established in 2019 to meet local demand, Jeovic Community Care delivers support services with a strong focus on client outcomes.

Jeovic Care’s experience with the Injury Prevention and Management (IPaM) program was a positive one, with practical and tailored support from their advisor every step of the way.

Through the program, they identified gaps, strengthened procedures and embedded health and safety more clearly into day-to-day operations.

It also helped foster a workplace culture that prioritises safety and accountability.

This will give them long-term cultural and operational improvements, and a stronger approach to WHS.

To learn how IPaM can support your business, visit: https://bit.ly/3LoMpAl

If you’re conducting recreational diving, recreational technical diving or snorkelling activities in Queensland, we have...
10/06/2026

If you’re conducting recreational diving, recreational technical diving or snorkelling activities in Queensland, we have a range of practical resources to help you stay compliant and keep your crew and customers safe.

On our website you’ll find:

✅ Recreational diving and snorkelling compliance checklists
✅ Medical declaration templates
✅ Example forms and risk management templates
✅ Current legislation
✅ Workplace health and safety guidance.

Access everything here: https://bit.ly/3QctgmG

A big thank you to CleanSpace Technology, platinum and networking sponsor of the 2026 North Queensland Work Well Confere...
08/06/2026

A big thank you to CleanSpace Technology, platinum and networking sponsor of the 2026 North Queensland Work Well Conference.

The support of our sponsor helps bring together professionals from across North Queensland to share ideas, strengthen connections and support safer, healthier workplaces.

Embedding health and wellbeing into everyday work life helps create healthier, more engaged and productive workers, whil...
07/06/2026

Embedding health and wellbeing into everyday work life helps create healthier, more engaged and productive workers, while reducing absenteeism, workplace injuries and claim costs.

Consider how your work design, workplace culture and the physical work environment are impacting the health of your workers.

Plan 📝 – build health and wellbeing into your business and identify workplace risks.
Implement 🛠️ – take action, manage risks and track what’s working.
Evaluate 📊 – measure impact, strive for continuous improvement, and make wellbeing sustainable.

Learn more about the benefits of health and wellbeing at work: https://bit.ly/4x11rC6

Empower your managers with the skills to identify psychosocial risks early, support recovery and create safer, healthier...
31/05/2026

Empower your managers with the skills to identify psychosocial risks early, support recovery and create safer, healthier teams. One way you can do this is by engaging an Office of Industrial Relations (OIR) approved facilitator to deliver a mentally healthy workplaces workshop.

Choose the format that works for you:

👥 in-person workshops
💻 online interactive workshops

Content in the workshops align with the mentally healthy workplaces toolkit: https://bit.ly/4fMF76k

Workplaces can now engage facilitators directly on a user‑pays basis.

Prepare your leaders. Strengthen your culture. Build a safer workplace.

Celebrate Queensland Day the active way on Saturday 6 June! Join your local parkrun for a free, fun and inclusive 5km ru...
28/05/2026

Celebrate Queensland Day the active way on Saturday 6 June! Join your local parkrun for a free, fun and inclusive 5km run or walk - and wear maroon to show your Queensland pride.

Healthy habits can make a difference to our physical and mental wellbeing - and sometimes, that starts with something as simple as showing up for a walk or a jog!

For workplaces, supporting health and wellbeing can also start with small, practical steps. We’ve got resources, tools and information to help your businesses plan, implement and strengthen your health, safety and wellbeing strategy.

Explore the resources: https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/safety-and-prevention/health-and-wellbeing/health-and-wellbeing-resources

We are excited to introduce the speakers joining us at the 2026 North Queensland Work Well Conference on Wednesday 15 Ju...
27/05/2026

We are excited to introduce the speakers joining us at the 2026 North Queensland Work Well Conference on Wednesday 15 July at The Ville in Townsville.

Hear practical insights on:

🦺 safety leadership and culture
🧠 mental health
🤝 early intervention
💪 rehabilitation and return to work, and more.

A big thank you to our platinum sponsor CleanSpace Technology for supporting this year's conference.

Creating a psychologically safe workplace supports emotional wellbeing, helps workers recover with confidence, and keeps...
26/05/2026

Creating a psychologically safe workplace supports emotional wellbeing, helps workers recover with confidence, and keeps your costs down.

New research shows that secondary psychological injury is often driven by uncertainty, lack of control, financial stress and pre-injury mental health.

You can help prevent further harm by:

🤝 reaching out early, communicating genuinely and taking time to listen
🧭 providing clear guidance through the claim process and recognising when extra support is needed
📝 working closely with your insurer to make sure suitable duties and recovery plans are tailored to a worker’s needs.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4d7aSYJ

Multispares, a long-standing supplier of replacement truck parts across Queensland, recently completed the Injury Preven...
25/05/2026

Multispares, a long-standing supplier of replacement truck parts across Queensland, recently completed the Injury Prevention and Management (IPaM) program.

With support from a dedicated IPaM advisor, the business took a close look at its WHS systems, identified key risk gaps and made targeted improvements across manual handling, traffic management and product storage. It also strengthened its auditing processes by embedding competency verification for mobile machinery.

The result? Greater staff awareness, stronger hazard reporting and a safer, more proactive workplace.

To learn how IPaM can support your business, visit: https://bit.ly/3LoMpAl

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