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 provides 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:
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Under Queensland workers’ compensation laws, some employers must appoint a rehabilitation and return to work coordinator...
16/09/2026

Under Queensland workers’ compensation laws, some employers must appoint a rehabilitation and return to work coordinator (RRTWC).

If you meet the requirements to appoint a RRTWC, you must:

✅ ensure they are based in Queensland, employed under a contract, and are appropriately skilled, experienced or trained for the role
✅ provide their details to your insurer within 12 months of appointing them, and within 12 months after any change in appointment.

If you don’t meet your obligations, you may face financial penalties or prosecution.

Understanding your responsibilities is an important part of supporting a worker’s recovery and achieving positive return to work outcomes.

Unsure if this applies to you? Talk to your insurer or find out more about your obligations here - Under Queensland workers’ compensation laws, some employers must appoint a rehabilitation and return to work coordinator (RRTWC).

If you meet the requirements to appoint a RRTWC, you must:

✅ ensure they are based in Queensland, employed under a contract, and are appropriately skilled, experienced or trained for the role
✅ provide their details to your insurer within 12 months of appointing them, and within 12 months after any change in appointment.

If you don’t meet your obligations, you may face financial penalties or prosecution.

Understanding your responsibilities is an important part of supporting a worker’s recovery and achieving positive return to work outcomes.

Unsure if this applies to you? Talk to your insurer or find out more about your obligations here: https://bit.ly/43B3Eb4

There’s still time for Queensland primary school students to enter the 2027 Farm Safety Calendar competition. We’re call...
15/09/2026

There’s still time for Queensland primary school students to enter the 2027 Farm Safety Calendar competition.

We’re calling on students from prep to year 6 to get creative and share an artwork that promotes a farm safety message.

Twelve artworks will be selected to feature in the 2027 Farm safety calendar, supporting important conversations about staying safe on farms and in rural communities.

Entries close 9 October.

Don’t miss out, there’s only one week left to enter and win a $250 voucher and $500 for your school!

Find out how to enter here: https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/resources/campaigns/farm-safety-calendar-competition

⏰ Don't miss out. Registrations for the Work Well Conference Brisbane close at 5pm, Monday 21 September 2026. Join safet...
15/09/2026

⏰ Don't miss out.

Registrations for the Work Well Conference Brisbane close at 5pm, Monday 21 September 2026.

Join safety professionals, leaders and workplace health and safety experts from across Queensland to explore:

✅ safety leadership and culture
✅ workplace health and wellbeing
✅ rehabilitation and return to work.

Thank you to St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital and Leximed for supporting this year's event.

Register now at: https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/news-and-events/events/2026/work-well-conference-brisbane-2026

Find out how early intervention, creative suitable duties and a person-centred approach helped a worker recovering from ...
14/09/2026

Find out how early intervention, creative suitable duties and a person-centred approach helped a worker recovering from a psychological injury successfully returned to their pre-injury role with greater confidence and capability.

Successful recovery is a team effort. Employers, supervisors, rehabilitation and return to work coordinators, treating practitioners and insurers all play an important role in supporting recovery through tailored, person-centred plans.

How can employers make a difference?

💬 Respond with empathy when a worker discloses a psychological injury.
🤝 Act early and maintain regular, supportive contact.
💡 Think creatively about suitable duties and workplace adjustments.
🛡️ Build a psychologically safe workplace culture where workers feel supported to speak up and seek help.
📝 Collaborate to develop meaningful, tailored rehabilitation and return to work plans and suitable duties programs.

Read the case study here: https://bit.ly/4cPYPi7

TEN Group has strengthened its safety, compliance and wellbeing practices through the IPaM program.With practical guidan...
13/09/2026

TEN Group has strengthened its safety, compliance and wellbeing practices through the IPaM program.

With practical guidance and ongoing support, the business has improved WHS leadership training, risk assessments, contractor safety, traffic management and workplace wellbeing policies, helping create a safer and healthier workplace.

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

A worker tries to start a pump. It won't run.She reaches towards the unguarded belts to adjust them.The belts suddenly s...
09/09/2026

A worker tries to start a pump. It won't run.

She reaches towards the unguarded belts to adjust them.

The belts suddenly start moving. Her hand is caught in the moving parts, resulting in serious injuries to three fingertips.

The pump had unguarded moving parts. A guard was installed after the incident.

Controls need to be in place before work starts – not after an incident occurs.

This October to November, workplace health and safety Queensland (WHSQ) inspectors will visit agriculture workplaces across Queensland to check that controls are in place to manage the risks of fixed plant.

Take a moment to review your controls and ensure they’re ready before work begins. Explore practical safety guidance for your workplace: https://bit.ly/3UwGAb9

Thank you to our valued sponsors and engagement partners supporting Work Well Conference Brisbane 2026.⭐ Platinum Sponso...
07/09/2026

Thank you to our valued sponsors and engagement partners supporting Work Well Conference Brisbane 2026.

⭐ Platinum Sponsor: St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital
⭐ Gold Sponsor: Leximed
🤝 Engagement Partner: CleanSpace
🤝 Engagement Partner: Eudoxia

Visit the exhibitor area to connect with organisations providing services, tools and resources to support workplace health, safety and wellbeing.

Register now at https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/news-and-events/events/2026/work-well-conference-brisbane-2026

Workers’ compensation stigma occurs when a worker seeking compensation is discriminated against or stereotyped for seeki...
07/09/2026

Workers’ compensation stigma occurs when a worker seeking compensation is discriminated against or stereotyped for seeking support. It can affect all aspects of the workers’ compensation process, such as preventing a worker from disclosing an injury or illness, reducing their engagement with the claims process, and impacting successful return to work outcomes.

Creating positive and supportive workplaces is key to reducing stigma around workers’ compensation, and everyone has a role to play.

Safe Work Australia is taking action to reduce workers’ compensation stigma. They have developed a range of practical resources to help employers, supervisors and workers to identify and reduce workers’ compensation stigma in the workplace including:

🔍 Case studies
📝 Factsheets
📈 Infographics
🖼️ Posters

Visit the Safe Work Australia website to explore the resources and learn more about reducing workers’ compensation sigma in your workplace: https://bit.ly/466t00H

🎤 Meet the speakers for Work Well Conference Brisbane 2026. This year's program features local and renowned experts shar...
31/08/2026

🎤 Meet the speakers for Work Well Conference Brisbane 2026.

This year's program features local and renowned experts sharing practical strategies, industry insights and real-world experiences to support safer, healthier and more productive workplaces.

Whether you work in safety, leadership, human resources, rehabilitation or business management, you'll gain practical ideas and insights you can apply in your workplace.

Thank you to St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital and Leximed for supporting this year’s event.

Secure your spot at: https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/news-and-events/events/2026/work-well-conference-brisbane-2026

Light and Design Group have seen real improvements in how they manage workplace safety, thanks to the Injury Prevention ...
27/08/2026

Light and Design Group have seen real improvements in how they manage workplace safety, thanks to the Injury Prevention and Management (IPaM) program.

Light and Design Group is a Queensland and Northern Territory-based representative of Australian and European manufactured architectural lighting solutions.

With support from a patient and practical IPaM advisor, the team reviewed their existing policies and put in place tailored safety procedures that better suit how the business operates day to day. Staff and management now have a clearer understanding of their responsibilities, and safety discussions are built into everyday work.

The program also provided a valuable outside perspective, helping the business ensure its practices align with best practice and support both compliance and staff wellbeing.

To learn how IPaM can support your business, visit: Injury Prevention and Management program | WorkSafe.qld.gov.au

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