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When there is a death in the workplace
A death in the workplace is always investigated - to find out what happened and to determine ways to prevent the same thing from happening again.
The following people are involved in an investigation:
- Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ)
- Queensland Police Service
- Coroner
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
The WHSQ process, workplace investigation
Queensland Police Service
The police process, police contact information
Coroner
The coroner process, court process
Making funeral arrangements
When to contact a funeral director, view of the body
Payment of superannuation benefits
Who can be paid, no Will, Public Trustee
Claims for workers' compensation
WorkCover Queensland, application process, entitlements
Getting further help
Funeral directors, counselling services
Last updated July 16, 2005