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25.01.2022 How does your workplace compare to your industry? Check out this interactive tool to find out: http://ow.ly/OY6E50vVO6N See the top five injury types, the claims by average work days lost and average age at injury for the 2017-2018 year for your industry.

25.01.2022 Doing physically demanding work in heat can cause heat-related illness including fainting, heat rash, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. https://bit.ly/2H6AOGQ

24.01.2022 Our Health and Community Care team hosted another successful interactive breakfast event at Victoria Park Golf Complex for our industry employers. Our guests w...ere given a case study to determine a claim within their groups and an expert panel providing insights and key points from the case study. Based on initial feedback after the event, the session gave them a better understanding of the claims determination process. Thank you to everyone and our guest panellists for taking the time out of their busy schedule to attend.

24.01.2022 Does your workplace store bulk amounts of hazardous chemicals? Hear from industry leaders on how to develop an effective emergency plan which complies with the legislative requirements in Queensland. Register by Wednesday 6th November to secure your place! http://ow.ly/5c8H50w50Q5

23.01.2022 The Safe Work Month Breakfast Forum in Cairns this morning was buzzing! Another #shoutout to QSolutions Group - thanks for your support! #SWM19 #WorksafeHomesafe

22.01.2022 Today is #MesotheliomaAwarenessDay. Mesothelioma is a type of aggressive lung cancer known to be caused from asbestos exposure. Make sure you wear the correct p...rotective equipment always! Learn how you can protect yourself and others from asbestos exposure by visiting www.asbestos.qld.gov.au

21.01.2022 Great to see so many people in the audience to listen to Tim Meadows from WorkCover Queensland and Dr Ross Iles from Monash University speak at the Injury Preve...ntion and Return to Work Conference in Brisbane today. You can learn about our research partnership with Monash University and the Recovery Blueprint project on our website. https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au//workco/recovery-blueprint

21.01.2022 Summer is here! With the warmer weather, its important to be sun safe. Make sure you follow Slip, Slop, Slap, Slide, Seek for sun safety at work. http://ow.ly/LuHf50xsaSt

21.01.2022 Are you managing someone with a work-related sprain or strain injury? These injuries are preventable. You might find these newly released self-assessment tools... and other resources helpful to prevent manual task injuries in your workplace. Take the online assessments now! http://ow.ly/Miq550x4jre See more

20.01.2022 The National Return to Work Strategy is coming soon. Watch this space for more information or subscribe to our mailing list https://bit.ly/2iuBWrz

20.01.2022 More than six thousand people work in the concrete construction services industry and formworkers (and other structural tradies) are twice as likely to have an ...injury resulting in more than six months off work. Have your say on a draft formwork code of practice and help make your industry safer: http://ow.ly/cTlM50vE1kG See more

20.01.2022 We all know a mate who's "it'll be right" attitude even applies to their health. If you're experiencing pain or have an injury that won't seem to heal, seek pro...fessional help as soon as possible. Putting off treatment can lead to more serious damage or risk further health complications down the track. See more

18.01.2022 A clean roof can transform the look of your house, but did you know its illegal to use high pressure water on an asbestos roof? Water blasting asbestos can spread harmful fibres across a large area putting the health of your household and your neighbours at risk. Use a safe alternative.

18.01.2022 When a worker is returning to work following a physical injury, they may often be fearful of re-injury. It’s important to acknowledge and discuss their fear and... anxieties prior to their return to work. Check-out our resources on return to work barriers to assist you in addressing a worker’s potential fear. https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au//get/overcoming-challenges

17.01.2022 During Electrical Safety Week 2019, we chatted to two electrical apprentices, Torben and Kyan from Powerlink at the Bracken Ridge Apprentice Safety Forum yesterday. They have some great safety advice to share - Test before you touch and isolate circuits before you enter a roof space.

16.01.2022 #SUMMERTIME With heat and humidity on the rise in Queensland, workplaces have been urged to take extra care this summer when workers are out in these conditions. For more information follow the link: http://bit.ly/WHSQSummerHeat

13.01.2022 Bushfire damaged asbestos warning! Homes built or renovated before 1990 are likely to contain asbestos in floor tiles, fibro walls and ceilings, and corrugated ...roofing. Fires can cause asbestos to crack and break, spreading fibres around the area. If fire debris is left undisturbed, the health risk from airborne asbestos fibres is low. If you are returning to a fire-damaged home and theres a chance there could be asbestos in the debris, keep it wet and try not to disturb or further break it until it can be cleaned up by a licensed asbestos removalist. More information on handling fire damaged asbestos is at qld.gov.au/asbestos.

12.01.2022 #AAW20 Adam Sager died from mesothelioma when he was just 25. Hear from his parents Don and Julie at our asbestos safety session this coming Tuesday, 24 Novem...ber at 7am. Register at www.asbestos.qld.gov.au//asbestos-awareness-week-23-29-nov Asbestos exposure can be deadly. Always inspect before you renovate.

11.01.2022 Have you noticed an increase in stress related claims at your workplace? Perhaps this masterclass can help. Join Peter Diaz for a two-hour masterclass and learn... what to do and say when everyone else seems to be pretending conflict doesnt exist and how to steer yourself and others successfully through it. Register at: http://ow.ly/x1GE50vVOCh See more

11.01.2022 In #QLD, on average 281 #workerscompensation claims are accepted for crush injuries involving #forklifts each year. Dont let your workplace become a statistic! Check out these handy forklift resources: https://bit.ly/2HasDqE #trafficmanagementplan #workplacesafety

11.01.2022 Be quick! With only limited seats remaining, dont miss out on your opportunity to attend a Safe Work Month Breakfast Forum near you this October. With high pr...ofile keynote presenters covering a diverse range of hot topics, the forum program will provide you with new ideas and practical strategies to implement in your workplace. http://ow.ly/WLNs50vNpp8 See more

09.01.2022 Have you seen Workplace Health and Safety Queenslands recently launched Work health and wellbeing toolkit? The toolkit provides simple to use tools and templa...tes for workplaces to develop a health and wellbeing plan and can be integrated into your existing occupational health and safety or human resource systems. Check out the Work health and wellbeing toolkit here: http://ow.ly/xcFy50w7Hv5

09.01.2022 Are you employed with a small business? The Worksafe website has resources for you! You can find self-assessment tools, check-lists, templates, guides, webinar...s and work health and safety tools available online. Education and preparation is the key to effective injury prevention and management. http://ow.ly/piuW50wgYsP

08.01.2022 While it’s not mandatory to complete an approved RRTWC course, it’s one way your employer can ensure you have the right skills and abilities to perform the role.... Find out more about what is currently approved by the Workers’ Compensation Regulator https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au//training-courses-for-rrtw

07.01.2022 Safety Ambassador Shane Webcke and Mental Health Ambassador Libby Trickett have an important message to share - check out their video!

07.01.2022 Four weeks to go! Have you responded on our event page? That is where you will find all the updates and the full program to start planning your morning. http://ow.ly/Ithb50vVHXC

06.01.2022 We all have to have difficult negotiations and conversations from time to time, especially as a RRTWC. This can be tough because each side is supporting a diffe...rent view, approach or outcome in relation to a situation. Find out more strategies to help you resolve barriers and progress negotiations http://ow.ly/TWGp50xkvfr

06.01.2022 Summer is here! With the warmer weather, it’s important to be sun safe. Make sure you follow Slip, Slop, Slap, Slide, Seek for sun safety at work. http://ow.ly/LuHf50xsaSt

06.01.2022 Everyone has their own reason to return home from work safely, it could be going home to someone you love, spending time with family, spending time with your be...st friends, or doing something just for you. Whats your safety reason? We all have the responsibility to contribute to a safe and healthy working environment, every day. Work safe. Home safe. Have you attended a Safety Reset session? Talk to your supervisor, SSHR, SSE or contact us [email protected] For more information www.qld.gov.au/safety-reset

06.01.2022 Safety leadership exists at all levels of an organisation and across all industries. All safety leaders share a common objective - to create safer and more productive workplaces.

03.01.2022 Regardless of your industry or role in the supply chain, if you work around forklifts you need to be #forklift aware. Now is the time to review your on-site tr...affic management plan ahead of a workplace blitz. Inspectors are scheduled to visit #QLD workplaces and can take action to ensure the safety of workers. Prepare for your visit by using these resources to improve your traffic management strategies: https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au//onsite-traffic-management

03.01.2022 #IMPORTANT Schneider Electric is recalling a range of Clipsal 10mA residual current devices (RCDs). The RCDs are likely installed in hospitals, aged care facil...ities and schools. They may also be in homes where the occupant has medical home care. Review any of your work since 1 July 2017 that involved installing Clipsal 10mA socket outlets and service panel RCDs. Let the home or business owner know about the risk of electric shock and advise them to contact Clipsal to arrange rectification. Stop using these products and if you see or work on one let the home or business owner know. Read more here https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au//recall-of-clipsal-socket- See more