Small business grants scheme
The Small Business Grants Scheme was created in 2005 to provide funding for industry groups to assist employers to better manage and improve workplace health and safety.
Up to 2008-09, the grants have been offered on a financial year basis, commencing on 1 July each year.
The effectiveness of the Small Business Grants Scheme will be evaluated this financial year and the scheme may change as a result. Any changes will be published to this page.
You can see the Information to help you prepare a grant proposal (PDF, 40 KB) for information on how to apply for a grant.
The projects and resources below were developed by industry groups in response to their industry sector's needs with funds provided under the Small Business Grants Scheme.
To request one-off hard copies of the DVDs listed below or if you require any further information please contact the Small Business Grants Scheme Co-ordinator on 3247 5611 or email smallbusinessgrantscheme@deir.qld.gov.au.
Completed projects and available resources
| Industry sector | Project deliverables |
| Bakeries | Baking Industry Association of Queensland produced a safety portal containing baking industry specific information including policies, procedures, risk assessments and case studies.
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| Cleaning | Building Services Contractors Association of Australia produced a paper-based induction manual and a web-based information resource containing specific work procedures, and generic health and safety management systems information.
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| Dry cleaning |
Drycleaning Institute of Australia - Queensland (DIA) produced a health and safety induction DVD specifically highlighting the issues facing dry cleaning operators. DIA also reviewed and provided input into the publication Dry cleaning industry guide for employers.
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| Fibre composites (e.g. fibre glassing) |
Composites Australia developed a safety wall chart highlighting emergency response information and safety precautions for substances commonly used in the fibre composites industry sector.
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| Horticultural industry | Nursery and Garden Industry Queensland produced a safety portal containing horticultural industry specific information including policies, procedures, risk assessments and case studies.
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| Hospitality | Australian Hospitality United Association produced a safety information and induction training DVD for the cafes and restaurants industry sector, which addresses the most common hazards and risks found in kitchens and “front of house” areas of restaurants. National Retail Association produced safety information and induction handbook specifically focussed on the hazards and risks associated with working in the fast food industry sector. Restaurant and Catering Queensland produced an online, competency-based assessment tool to assess viewers' comprehension of the Australian Hospitality United Association DVD. Upon completion of the modules, the user can elect to obtain a certificate of completion, as transferable evidence of completion.
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| Hotels/pubs/clubs | Queensland Hotels Association produced a simplified safety management system which focuses on the specific issues relevant to the hotels industry. This system is comprised of 17 modules, with supporting documentation (including templates and tools) which can be downloaded as a collective system or individually by module to enhance an existing system.
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| Manufacturing | Commerce Queensland produced a simplified safety management system which is suitable for the majority of manufacturing industries and is available on CD ROM. This product has sections relating to the major risk areas in the manufacturing industry generally, as well as templates and tools to assist employers to develop their own management style and structure for health and safety issues. Copies available from Commerce Queensland (non-Government link) or call (07) 3842 2244. See also: Manufacturing |
| Metal fabrication | Australian Steel Institute produced a safety portal containing metal fabrication industry specific information including policies, procedures, risk assessments and case studies.
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| Printing | Printing Industries Association of Australia (Queensland) produced an industry-specific health and safety induction guide. The guide includes information on the major health and safety risks in the printing industry, sample policies and procedures for various topics and tasks, relevant legislative content, and information for new workers and employers. |
| Seafood industry | The Queensland Seafood Industry Association produced a Safety and Induction DVD for distribution to all licence holders. |
| Spray painting/smash repair |
Motor Trades Association of Queensland produced a series of 13 generic hazardous substances risk assessments for substances commonly used in the spray painting industry. A DVD was also produced which shows how to conduct a risk assessment for other substances used in the spray painting industry.
See also: Spray painting |
| Timber industry | Timber Queensland produced a safety portal containing timber industry specific information including policies, procedures, risk assessments and case studies.
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| Tree trimming |
Queensland Arboricultural Association developed a simplified safety management system for tree trimming operators and arborists to assist employers to implement better safety procedures at their workplaces. The major hazards and risks are identified and ways to control the problems are addressed.
See also: Tree trimming/arboricultural industry |
Current projects - expected completion by June 2009
| Organisation | Project |
| Ag Force | Statewide field days specific to the grain, cattle and sheep industries. |
| Australian Banana Growers | Safe work instructions for the banana growing industry. |
| Canegrowers | Reproduce the Managing Sugar Cane Farm Safety resource booklet and deliver ‘train the trainer’ course for workers within the sugar cane industry. |
| Civil Contractors Federation | Work method statements for the civil construction industry. |
| Commerce Queensland | Tips guide addressing manual tasks within the retail industry. |
| Family Day Care Association of Queensland | DVD addressing manual tasks and slips, trips and falls within the home child care service industry. |
| Queensland Hotels Association | Manual tasks guide for the hotel industry. |
| Queensland Trucking Association | Simplified safety management system for small road freight operators. |
| Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland | DVD and guide for manual handling and audits within the nursery and garden industry. |
| Timber Queensland | Implement the participative ergonomics for manual tasks (PErforM). Deliver workshops addressing manual task issues within the sawmills and truss manufacturing industry. |
Last updated 30 July 2008