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Success of the new online workplace complaint form

As of April 2010, Queenslanders are able to lodge a complaint online to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland about unsafe workplace practices of a business or organisation. The online form is another way Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is improving access to core services to protect Queensland workers.

The online complaint form supports the phone and fax services currently available to lodge a workplace complaint with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland. The online form enables users to report:

• a risk of injury or illness to anyone at a workplace area caused by a work activity, plant or substance
• an electrical risk to people or property
• a risk of harm to any person, property, or the environment, caused by storage or handling of hazardous materials.

The earlier information can be received about workplace health and safety issues and inappropriate practices means Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will be in a better position to help prevent injuries and fatalities.

So far the online complaint form has been successful with over 50 online complaints on issues such as:

• asbestos
• spray drift
• workplace hygiene
• construction issues including falls from heights, amenities, site fencing and traffic control.

To report a complaint about unsafe workplace practices visit the Workplace Health and Safety Queensland website or call the Workplace Health and Safety Infoline on 1300 369 915.