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Statewide campaign to make workplaces safer
The Bligh Government has embarked on the state's largest medium-sized business education and audit campaign to help keep workers safe from workplace injury and death.
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Bligh Government aims to keep workers safe during cane crushing season
The Bligh Government has introduced a new program to keep cane harvesters, haulers and cane rail operators safe during this year's sugar cane crushing season.
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Workplace complaint form is now online!
For the first time Queenslanders can lodge a complaint online to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland about unsafe workplace practices of a business or organisation.
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OHS Harmonisation update: Model Work Health and Safety Act
In 2008, the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments signed an inter-governmental agreement (IGA) to harmonise work health and safety (WHS) laws by the end of 2011.
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2010 Queensland Work Safe Awards now open!
Entries are now open for the 2010 Queensland Work Safe Awards. The awards have returned this year with a more simplified process, making it easier and faster to enter!
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Workplace incidents and dangerous events
By law employers are required to report workplace incidents and dangerous events to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland within 24 hours on the approved form.
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Look up and live – electrical safety in the transport industry
Staying a safe distance from overhead powerlines can save lives, prevent injury and avoid costly damage, according to the Queensland Electrical Safety Office.
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Ceiling hoist workshop a success
Over 80 people attended the ceiling hoist workshop on Tuesday 9 March 2010 at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and listened to industry experts provide practical information.
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Quad bikes: Information on the safe handling of quad bikes
Apart from being good fun, quad bikes can be highly adaptable and useful for farm use, search and rescue, recreation clubs and adventure tourism. But – they can be dangerous, with quad bikes involved in 30 fatalities in Queensland over the past decade.
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Bullying and Harassment in Workplaces
Stories about bullying and harassment in workplaces have featured in the media over the past few weeks, with the Worksafe Victoria prosecution of a Melbourne café owner a major focus.
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SAFETY ALERT – Patient lifting slings
The purpose of this safety alert is to, (1) inform people of the risk of patients falling out of patient lifting slings attached to patient hoists while the hoist is being moved; and (2) provide guidance on ways to control the risk of a patient falling from a patient lifting sling/hoist and to ensure a safe system of work is followed.
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Game Meat Processing Pty Ltd
On 29 April 2009 a year old worker sustained serious crush injuries to his left foot after being struck by a forklift.
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Pile-it Pty Ltd
On 7 August 2008, a 23 year old worker sustained serious injuries, including a fractured left forearm as a result of being struck by a rotating winch handle.
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Shaw's Darwin Transport Pty Ltd
On 1 August 2008, a 42 year old worker sustained serious injuries when struck by a forklift operated by another worker.
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Stanley Stephen Haman
On 25 of November 2008 a 61 year old man sustained serious injuries when an elevated working platform rolled over on uneven terrain.
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Medium sized business initiative kicks off on a high note
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland's medium sized business initiative is already proving a success, with a quarter of the state's medium sized businesses contacted in just the first week now having registered to be involved in the advisory sessions.
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New industry forums for Zero Harm at Work Leadership Program
Queensland's Workplace Health and Safety Board initiated the Zero Harm at Work Leadership Program in 2009 to build a positive safety culture in Queensland workplaces. Zero harm means no harm to anyone, anytime while at work.
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Safe Work Australia Week 2010
This year Safe Work Australia Week will be held from 24 - 30 October. Set aside the week in your calendar to get involved and focus on the importance of preventing death, injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community.
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