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Reference group to examine workplace bullying
The Queensland Government is putting workplace bullying under the microscope, setting up a special reference group to examine the issue.
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Safe Work Week kicks off with Mal Meninga
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is excited to launch the 2011 Safe Work Week campaign with resources now available on the website to help you get involved.
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Overview of WHSQ interventions for 2011-2012
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland each year identifies problem areas to focus audit and compliance measures over the next 12 months. Here is a sneak peek at the 2011-2012 campaigns.
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Online safety benchmarking tool now available
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has produced a new online tool to help business owners, managers and safety professionals assess their organisation's work health and safety.
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Tractor fatalities plummet on back of ROPS campaign
Workplace tractor fatalities have plummeted since the Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS) campaign started in Queensland eight years ago.
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New information for property managers on dealing with asbestos
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has developed a new asbestos information resource specifically for property managers.
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Load Restraint (dogs and cheater bar) Working Group - one year on
The national Load Restraint (dogs and cheater bar) Working Group is seeking input from manufacturers and suppliers of load restraint equipment as part of the development of a national guide to improve worker safety.
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Quad bike safety urged
The need for quad bike safety has been tragically highlighted by the recent spate of quad bike fatalities across Australia.
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Incident alert issued over roadworks fatality
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is investigating a fatal road traffic incident that occurred on Tuesday 7 June 2011 at a roadworks in Whitfield, Cairns.
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Psychosocial injury (stress) claims down in public sector
The Queensland Government is leading the world in addressing the risk of work-related psychological injury, with psychological claims for the public service falling by more than a third between 2004–05 and 2009–10.
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New resource to help reduce injuries in timber industry
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has developed new guidelines to help protect the state's 20,000 timber workers and reduce workplace injuries in the industry.
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Company name: Loenneker Investments Pty Ltd
Incident description: On 14 October 2009, a 19 year old male sustained fractures to his cheekbone and eye socket while assisting with the installation of an air-conditioning unit.
Industry: Manufacturing
Circumstance of aggravation: Grievous bodily harm
Penalty: $30,000
Date of decision: 13 May 2011
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Enforceable undertakings
An enforceable undertaking (EU) is one of the options available to promote compliance with workplace health and safety laws.
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Workplace Health and Safety Queensland working with amusement ride operators to give fun, safe rides
Ekka amusement rides have again been audited by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland inspectors this year to ensure ride operators meeting their safety obligations.
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Zero Harm at Work Leadership Program – reporting season underway!
The Zero Harm at Work Leadership Program (the Leadership Program) reporting season is underway, with 30 September 2011 the final date for submissions.
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Working on roofs and in ceiling spaces
The rollout of the Commonwealth Government's digital television for pensioners project has prompted a warning from Workplace Health and Safety Queensland on the dangers of working at heights and in ceiling spaces.
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