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Queensland construction workers bust a gut for health
Queensland construction workers are set to become the biggest losers after taking up the 'Bussta Gut' health and weight loss challenge.
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Harmonisation update
The public comment period for the draft model work health and safety regulations and 12 model codes of practice closed on Monday 4 April.
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New appointments on the Workplace Health and Safety Board
Minister for Education and Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick has appointed a new Workplace Health and Safety Board.
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Toll Global Logistics Project: 'No Dogs'
Over-centre load binders (commonly called 'dogs') and pipes used as extension handles (commonly called 'cheater bars') have been a known source of injuries within the transport industry for many years.
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New workplace safety information for taxi drivers and operators
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has developed information for taxi drivers and operators which outlines their workplace health and safety obligations and helps to reduce risks and injuries in the workplace.
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Help prevent tractor injuries and deaths
Injuries and deaths associated with tractor use continue in Queensland and elsewhere in Australia, prompting a warning from Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ).
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Workplace bullying responsibilities for employers
A number of high profile workplace bullying cases in Queensland and elsewhere in Australia, has highlighted the need for employers to ensure they have appropriate systems and strategies in place to deal with bullying and conflict in their workplace.
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New guide for education industry
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has a new guide for the education sector to help it build safer workplaces.
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Company name: Metalcorp Recyclers Pty Ltd
Incident description: On 31 December 2007 a 28 year old worker sustained fatal injuries when, whilst undertaking strip down maintenance work on a metal shredder, a beam fell and crushed him.
Industry: Metal and mining wholesaling
Circumstance of aggravation: Fatality
Penalty: $120 000
Date of decision: 10 December 2010
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Company name: All Finishing Concrete Pty Ltd
Incident description: On 24 February 2010 a 52 year old male worker sustained injuries to his right leg when he fell 5m through a floor penetration onto a concrete floor below.
Industry: Construction
Circumstance of aggravation: Grievous bodily harm
Penalty: $40 000
Date of decision: 9 February 2011
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2011 compliance priorities mapped out
The Queensland Government is committed to improving industry regulation and responding to feedback from businesses whenever it can.
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Work on roads - Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities campaign
Working on or near public roads is recognised by regulators and industry as a high-risk activity, particularly for general and civil construction contractors and employees, utility providers, and traffic control workers. In Queensland, there have been two recent road-side worker fatalities, highlighting the hazards of work on or near roads.
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New tips for diet and nutrition in the workplace
Diet and nutrition play a major role in health and disease. Poor nutrition is responsible for 16 per cent of the overall burden of disease and injury in Queensland - double the cost of smoking, the single largest risk factor.
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Queensland Safe Work Awards 2011 - opening soon!
Showcase an innovative solution or practice that has made your workplace a healthier and safer place - enter the Queensland Safe Work Awards 2011 and be in with a chance to win a share of $6000.
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WHSQ now on YouTube
In keeping up with the changing face of technology and ensuring the workplace health and safety message is spread further, wider, quicker and cost effectively, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has published a range of films on YouTube.
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