eSAFE is our new bi-monthly email newsletter which has replaced the printed SAFE Magazine.
eSAFE will allow us to release health and safety information directly and more frequently to your inbox ? in an easier to read format. We will provide you with information on recent prosecutions, safety alerts, the latest industry news, updates on laws and legislation and much more.
I hope you find eSAFE useful and informative. Make sure you forward this to your co-workers and get them to subscribe to receive this important information as well.
Work safe. Home safe.
Dr Simon Blackwood
Executive Director
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
Breaking news
Where to get more information on 'H1N1 influenza'
H1N1 influenza is a new strain of influenza that is circulating in some countries including Mexico and the United States.
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Everything you need to know about Provisional Improvement Notices
From 1 May 2009 workplace health and safety representatives (WHSR) for the first time can issue a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) in their own workplace under new Queensland laws.
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Calling all safe workplaces to enter the Work Safe and Return to Work Awards 2009
The Work Safe and Return to Work Awards 2009 are a unique opportunity for all Queensland businesses to enter and be recognised for their achievements in workplace health and safety.
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Industry insights
Transport and Storage Safety Summit
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) is hosting a one day safety summit - Your industry, your safety: delivering in the supply chain on 26 May 2009 in Brisbane.
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WHSQ to teach farmers how to be safe at the Rockhampton Beef Australia 2009
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland?s (WHSQ) rural inspectors will be on hand to provide beef farmers with practical health and safety advice during the Beef Australia 2009 expo held in Rockhampton from 4?9 May.
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Health and safety hotspots
Manual tasks workshops for the road freight industry a success
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) held 21 free workshops in 13 locations statewide during March and April 2009 as part of a national campaign aimed to reduce injury rates from manual tasks in the road freight transport industry.
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Safety alert - Aerial amusement rides
Highlights and manages the risk of being hit by fast moving parts in the loading/unloading zone of certain aerial amusement rides, such as the 'Inverter' or a Frisbee style ride.
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Legal lessons
Construction company fined $65,000 over injury to labour hire worker
Abigroup Contractors Pty Ltd has been fined $65,000 after a labour hire worker was injured on a Townsville construction site in October 2007.
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Compliance and enforcement
Traffic Management Code developed to save lives
In November 2007 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) commenced work on developing the new Code of Practice ? Traffic Management for Construction or Maintenance Work (Code). The code, designed to enhance road worker safety, was developed due to the ongoing serious injuries and deaths of Queensland road workers, particularly traffic controllers.
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New and young workers in the hospitality industry
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland and other workplace authorities across Australia have launched a national workplace safety campaign targeted at new and young workers in the hospitality industry.
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Campaign corner
Under the Queensland Sun
Queensland records the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Melanoma remains the second most common cancer in both men and women.
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Safe business is good business
As part of a campaign to reduce the injuries occurring in Queensland workplaces, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) is offering free Managing for Safety workshops statewide.
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