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Electrical safety

[+] 2009-11-11

Electrical apprentices safety pilot program a success *

The Queensland Government is planning to expand a successful pilot training program that raises safety awareness among apprentice electricians. Read more

[+] 2009-11-01

Metal staples ban will improve insulation safety *

The Bligh Government has banned the use of metal staples and other forms of conductive fasteners on ceiling insulation as part of a range of measures to improve safety for ceiling insulation installers and householders. Read more

[+] 2009-10-10

Installing roof insulation correctly will reduce downlight fire risk *

Downlights are one of the most popular design elements in homes today but builders and renovators need to be aware that extra care should to be taken when installing roof insulation around light fixtures to avoid fire hazards. Read more

[+] 2009-09-17

Electrical safety laws to protect Queenslanders *

New laws passed by State Parliament tonight will protect Queenslanders from the dangers posed by faulty electrical appliances. Read more

[+] 2009-09-17

Look up for overhead powerlines and live *

A number of serious electrocutions involving overhead powerlines has prompted the Electrical Safety Office to remind rural workers of the dangers of working near live wires. Read more

[+] 2009-05-06

Fencing contractor fined $10,000 after worker was electrocuted

A Brisbane fencing contractor has been fined $10,000 after a worker was electrocuted at Narangba in February 2008. Read more

[+] 2009-04-30

Ergon Energy fined $29,000 over injured worker at Ilfracombe

Ergon Energy has been fined $29,000 after a worker sustained third and first degree burns while working on live powerlines in Ilfracombe in January. Read more

[+] 2009-04-09

Play it safe with electrical tools this Easter *

Industrial Relations Minister, Cameron Dick, today reminded Queenslanders to play it safe when undertaking DIY home renovations or maintenance over the Easter long weekend. Read more

Industrial relations

[+] 2009-12-02

Tips for young North Queensland job seekers this Christmas

North Queensland school and uni students entering the workforce for the first time this summer have been warned not to accept job offers that require they work unpaid to gain “work experience”. Read more

[+] 2009-12-02

Tips for young Brisbane South job seekers this Christmas

Brisbane’s southside school and uni students entering the workforce for the first time this summer have been warned not to accept job offers that require they work unpaid to gain “work experience”. Read more

[+] 2009-12-02

Tips for young Brisbane North job seekers this Christmas

Brisbane North school and uni students entering the workforce for the first time this summer have been warned not to accept job offers that require they work unpaid to gain “work experience”. Read more

[+] 2009-12-02

Tips for young Gold Coast job seekers this Christmas

Gold Coast school and uni students entering the workforce for the first time this summer have been warned not to accept job offers that require they work unpaid to gain “work experience”. Read more

[+] 2009-12-02

Tips for young South West Queensland job seekers this Christmas

School and uni students from Ipswich, Toowoomba and across South-West Queensland entering the workforce for the first time this summer have been warned not to accept job offers that require they work unpaid to gain “work experience”. Read more

[+] 2009-12-02

Tips for young Central Queensland/Wide Bay Queensland job seekers this Christmas

Central Queensland and Wide Bay school and uni students entering the workforce for the first time this summer have been warned not to accept job offers that require they work unpaid to gain “work experience”. Read more

[+] 2009-12-02

Tips for young Sunshine Coast job seekers this Christmas

Sunshine Coast school and uni students entering the workforce for the first time this summer have been warned not to accept job offers that require they work unpaid to gain “work experience”. Read more

[+] 2009-11-11

New laws passed to better serve and protect Queensland workers *

The Queensland Parliament tonight passed new industrial relations laws that will allow the state to join a national industrial relations system that better serves the interests of both employers and employees. Read more

[+] 2009-10-27

New laws provide foundation for better protection for Qld workers *

The Queensland Government has introduced legislation into Parliament that will allow the state to join a seamless national industrial relations system that better protects the rights of workers. Read more

[+] 2009-08-24

Beauty therapist fined over pay dispute

A New Farm Beauty Therapist was fined $7,500 for four separate offences relating to failure to pay wages, failure to keep time and wage records, failure to provide payslips and making a statement to an official (an industrial inspector) that she knew to be false. Read more

[+] 2009-08-24

Bus ticketing machine manufacturer takes salesperson for a ride

A Samford bus ticketing machine manufacturer was fined a total of $8,750 and ordered to pay $17,421.15 in wages and $3,031.99 occupational superannuation after being prosecuted by Queensland Government industrial inspectors as part of a series of court actions launched statewide in the first six months of 2009. Read more

[+] 2009-08-24

Hairdresser takes a short cut with wages

A St George hairdresser was fined $900 and ordered to pay $1,747.46 in wages and pro rata annual leave after being prosecuted by Queensland Government industrial inspectors as part of a series of prosecutions carried out statewide during the first six months of 2009. Read more

[+] 2009-08-24

Mowing contractor fined over wages case

A Townsville mowing contractor was ordered to pay $900 in wages and fined $300 after being prosecuted by Queensland Government industrial inspectors in a series of prosecutions across the state for the first six months of 2009. Read more

[+] 2009-08-24

Manufacturer fined over pay dispute

A Loganholme manufacturer of kitchen furniture was ordered to pay wages of $10,740.59 and fined $6,000 after being prosecuted by Queensland Government industrial inspectors as part of a series of prosecutions across the state for the first six months of 2009. Read more

[+] 2009-08-24

Caboolture water tank trader fined over pay dispute

A Caboolture water tank trader was fined $7,000 and ordered to pay $7,348.70 in wage arrears after being prosecuted by Queensland Government industrial inspectors in a series of statewide prosecutions carried out over the first six months of 2009. Read more

[+] 2009-08-24

Townsville woman fined over pay disputes

A Townsville woman has been fined and ordered to pay wage arrears to employees in different businesses she operated after being prosecuted by Queensland Government industrial inspectors as part of a series of prosecutions launched statewide in the first six months of 2009. Read more

[+] 2009-07-21

More than $700,000 in wages recovered for Central Qld workers *

Bligh Government industrial inspectors recovered more than $700,000 in unpaid wage and entitlements for Central Queensland workers in the last financial year, Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick said today. Read more

[+] 2009-07-21

More than $800,000 wages recovered for Sunshine Coast workers *

Bligh Government industrial inspectors recovered more than $806,000 in unpaid wage and entitlements for Sunshine Coast workers in the last financial year, Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick said today. Read more

[+] 2009-07-21

More than $338,000 in wages recovered for North Qld workers *

Bligh Government industrial inspectors recovered more than $338,000 in unpaid wage and entitlements for North Queensland workers in the last financial year, Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick said today. Read more

[+] 2009-07-21

$1.15 million in wages recovered for Gold Coast workers *

Bligh Government industrial inspectors recovered nearly $1.15 million in unpaid wage and entitlements for Gold Coast workers in the last financial year, Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick said today. Read more

[+] 2009-07-21

$860,000 in wages recovered for SW Qld workers *

Bligh Government industrial inspectors recovered nearly $860,000 in unpaid wage and entitlements for South-West Queensland workers in the last financial year, Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick said today. Read more

[+] 2009-07-21

$4 million in wages recovered for Queensland workers *

Bligh Government industrial inspectors recovered nearly $4 million in unpaid wage and entitlements for Queensland workers in the last financial year, Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick said today. Read more

[+] 2009-03-11

Wages recovered for Sunshine Coast workers

Sunshine Coast workers received nearly $60,000 in recovered wage arrears following a compliance campaign by Department of Employment and Industrial Relations inspectors. Read more

[+] 2009-02-19

Wages recovered for Gold Coast workers

Gold Coast workers received nearly $97,000 in recovered wage arrears following a compliance campaign by Department of Employment and Industrial Relations inspectors. Read more

[+] 2009-02-17

Wages recovered for North Queensland workers

North Queensland workers received more than $45,000 in recovered wage arrears following a compliance campaign by Department of Employment and Industrial Relations inspectors. Read more

[+] 2009-02-17

Wages recovered for Central Queensland and Wide Bay workers

Central Queensland workers received more than $218,000 in recovered wage arrears following a compliance campaign by Department of Employment and Industrial Relations inspectors. Read more

[+] 2009-02-17

Wages recovered for South West Queensland workers

South West Queensland workers received nearly $200,000 in recovered wage arrears following a compliance campaign by Department of Employment and Industrial Relations inspectors. Read more

[+] 2009-01-12

Townsville courier fined twice for wages ripoffs

A Townsville-based courier service owner and operator has been fined $2500 and ordered to pay $552 in wages after being prosecuted twice by the Department of Employment and Industrial Relations. Read more

[+] 2009-01-12

Employer taken to the cleaners for not paying award wages

A Sunshine Coast hairdresser has been fined $1,500 and ordered to pay $3,633.35 in wages after being prosecuted by the Department of Employment and Industrial Relations for not paying proper termination benefits. Read more

[+] 2009-01-12

Sunshine Coast hairdresser fined over pay shortfall

Justice services

[+] 2009-09-24

Attorney-General encourages Queenslanders to participate in jury duty *

Attorney-General Cameron Dick and Chief Justice Paul de Jersey today launched a campaign to encourage more Queenslanders to take part in jury duty. Read more

[+] 2009-09-10

Beat back-to-school rush apply for birth certificates early *

Queensland parents are urged to apply now for birth certificates to ensure they can enrol their children to start school next year. Read more

[+] 2009-07-29

Justice grants to boost legal services for vulnerable Queenslanders *

Attorney-General Cameron Dick today announced almost $1.5 million in Bligh Government justice grants to support some of Queensland’s most vulnerable people. Read more

[+] 2009-07-21

Clamps tighten on serial fine dodgers *

The State Government is set to introduce tough new measures to clamp down on people who fail to pay their fines. Read more

[+] 2009-07-19

New laws to help quell neighbourhood disputes *

Outdated neighbour laws will be repealed and replaced under a State Government plan to quell disputes over dividing fences and nuisance trees. Read more

[+] 2009-06-16

Justice budget delivers on infrastructure, jobs and services *

The Bligh Government’s investment in the $600 million Supreme and District Court complex will form a major part of the state’s $18.2 billion infrastructure program, Attorney-General and Minister for Industrial Relations Cameron Dick said. Read more

[+] 2009-05-20

Submissions invited on draft laws to assist victims of crime *

Attorney-General Cameron Dick is calling for public comment on a draft bill outlining the complete overhaul of Queensland’s victims compensation system. Read more

[+] 2009-05-19

New central tribunal to improve access to justice for Queenslanders *

Attorney-General Cameron Dick tonight introduced a bill into State Parliament which will streamline access to civil and administrative justice in Queensland. Read more

[+] 2009-04-26

Discussion paper on ‘battered-persons’ defence released for public comment *

Attorney-General Cameron Dick has released a discussion paper on the development of a new ‘battered persons’ defence. Read more

Workplace health and safety

[+] 2009-12-16

Charges laid over Eastern Busway Project death

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has laid charges against Thiess Pty Ltd following an extensive investigation into the death of a construction worker on the Eastern Busway project last year. Read more

[+] 2009-11-26

Queensland Rail fined $650,000 over deaths of workers

Queensland Rail Ltd (QR) was fined $650,000 in the Mackay Industrial Magistrates Court today over the deaths of two track workers in 2007. Read more

[+] 2009-11-18

Charges laid over the failure of inflatable rubber dam at Bedford Weir

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has laid charges against two companies following an extensive investigation into the failure of an inflatable rubber dam at Bedford Weir that lead to the drowning of a child last year. Read more

[+] 2009-10-29

Matthew Gill, the public face of the Beaconsfield mine rescue, to talk safety in Rockhampton

The man who became the public face of the Beaconsfield mine rescue where Todd Russell and Brant Webb were trapped underground for a fortnight and Larry Knight was killed will speak at a Safe Work Australia Week event in Rockhampton tomorrow (30 October). Read more

[+] 2009-10-27

Work Safe and Return to Work Awards winners announced *

Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick has announced the winners of the 2009 Queensland Work Safe Awards and the inaugural Return to Work Awards, which recognise excellence in workplace health and safety, and workers’ compensation. Read more

[+] 2009-10-27

Safety DVD urges farm workers to think about their families *

A new rural safety DVD provides a poignant reminder to the farming community that safety should be at the forefront of farmers’ minds when working on the land. Read more

[+] 2009-10-25

82 Queenslanders absent from work each day due to injury *

Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick today emphasised the importance of workplace safety, highlighting the distressing statistic that 82 Queenslanders are absent from work each day due to workplace injuries and illness. Read more

[+] 2009-10-22

Reality TV to teach Sunshine Coast businesses safety lessons

Sunshine Coast businesses can get a dose of reality about the importance of reducing workplace injuries to improve business performance during Safe Work Australia Week 25-31 October. Read more

[+] 2009-10-22

GP encourages industry to ‘love their safe work’

The “Love Your Work” expo in Brisbane next week is an opportunity for the workplace health and safety industry to come together as a powerful reminder during Work Safe Australia Week that we all need to be fully committed to safety at work. Read more

[+] 2009-10-22

Builders urged to get involved ‘boots and all’ in Safe Work Australia Week

Builders are being encouraged to set aside a couple of hours in their busy schedules to focus on the importance of safety in the workplace during Safe Work Australia Week. Read more

[+] 2009-10-22

TV medico to tell Brisbane workers what’s good for them during Safe Work Australia Week

Brisbane workers are invited to attend a Healthier and Safer Workers Information Session on Wednesday 28 October as part of Safe Work Australia Week. Read more

[+] 2009-10-22

Local builders urged to down tools for safety breakfast with FOG

Sunshine Coast tradies will be able to kick start their day with Queensland FOG (former Origin Great) Dan Stains at a Safe Work Australia Week builders’ breakfast seminar next week. Read more

[+] 2009-10-06

Yatala pet food company fined $40,000 over workplace safety breach

A Yatala pet food manufacturing company has been fined $40,000 after a worker was injured at Beenleigh in November 2007. Read more

[+] 2009-10-06

Capalaba company fined $25,000 for workplace safety breach

A Capalaba construction company has been fined $25,000 after a worker was injured at Chermside in April 2008. Read more

[+] 2009-10-06

Asbestos removal company fined $35,000 over workplace safety breach

A Victorian asbestos removal company has been fined $35,000 after a worker was injured in October 2007. Read more

[+] 2009-10-06

Concrete pumping company fined $30,000 for safety breach

A Brisbane concrete pumping company has been fined $30,000 after a worker was injured at Scarborough in November 2007. Read more

[+] 2009-10-06

Clifton Park turf company fined $30,000 for workplace safety breach

A turf supply company has been fined $30,000 after a worker was injured at Chambers Flat in May 2008. Read more

[+] 2009-10-06

Machinery parts company fined $30,000 over workplace safety breach

An earthmoving machinery parts supply company has been fined $30,000 after a worker was injured at its Toowoomba workplace in January 2008. Read more

[+] 2009-10-06

Construction company fined $25,000 over workplace safety breach

A Bridgeman Downs construction company has been fined $25,000 after a worker was injured at Chermside in April 2008. Read more

[+] 2009-10-06

Woman fined $3000 after unguarded chaff cutter severs arm

A woman has been fined $3000 after a self-employed woman's arm was severed in an incident at a Bouldercombe workplace in March 2008. Read more

[+] 2009-10-06

Project management company fined $30,000 for safety breach

A project management company has been fined $30,000 after a labour hire worker on a construction site was injured at Airlie Beach in April 2008. Read more

[+] 2009-10-06

Wavell Heights construction company fined $34,000 over workplace safety breach

A Wavell Heights based construction company has been fined $34,000 after a worker was injured at Karana Downs in August 2008. Read more

[+] 2009-10-06

Redland Bay employer fined $8,000 for workplace safety breach

A Redland Bay employer has been fined $8,000 after a worker was severely injured at Sheldon in August 2006. Read more

[+] 2009-10-06

Toowoomba construction company fined $38,000 for safety breach

A Toowoomba construction company has been fined $38,000 after a worker was injured in a fall on a construction site in April 2007. Read more

[+] 2009-10-06

Coomera boat manufacturer fined $45,000 for safety breach

A Coomera boat manufacturer has been fined $45,000 after a worker was injured in a fall in April 2009. Read more

[+] 2009-10-06

Southport laundry fined $35,000 over workplace safety breach

A company operating a commercial laundry has been fined $35,000 after two workers were injured at Southport in April 2008. Read more

[+] 2009-10-06

Milton plumbing company fined $30,000 over workplace safety breach

A Milton plumbing company has been fined $30,000 after a worker sustained facial injuries in a workplace incident at East Brisbane in November 2007. Read more

[+] 2009-10-06

Rockhampton employer put on good behaviour bond for workplace safety breach

A Rockhampton employer has been put on a good behaviour bond of $10,000 for two years after a worker's leg had to be amputated following a workplace incident in February 2008. Read more

[+] 2009-10-06

Freight company fined $30,000 over workplace safety breach

A road freight company has been fined $30,000 after a worker was injured at Acacia Ridge in April 2008. Read more

[+] 2009-10-06

Ormeau company fined $25,000 over workplace safety breach

An Ormeau plant importation and installation company has been fined $25,000 after a worker was injured at a Geebung sign manufacturing business in July 2007. Read more

[+] 2009-09-29

Technology company fined $50,000 over injuries to three people

Siemens Ltd was fined $50,000 after three people were injured at the Gold Coast Hospital in September 2007. Read more

[+] 2009-09-29

Gold Coast company fined $40,000 for workplace safety breach

A Labrador-based drilling and tunnelling company has been fined $40,000 after a worker was injured at Beachmere in June 2007. Read more

[+] 2009-09-29

Mining equipment maintenance company fined $39,000 over injury to subcontracted worker

Old No.7 Investment Pty Ltd has been fined $39,000 after a subcontracted worker sustained serious spinal injuries in September 2007. Read more

[+] 2009-09-29

Crane company fined $40,000 for workplace safety

Konecranes Pty Ltd, a crane maintenance and supply company, has been fined $40,000 after a worker was injured on Gibson Island at Murarrie in Brisbane in October 2007. Read more

[+] 2009-09-29

Manufacturing company fined $35,000 over injury to worker

Insulect Australia Pty Ltd has been fined $35,000 after a worker sustained fractures to his left arm in November 2007. Read more

[+] 2009-09-29

Brisbane construction company fined $37,500 over injury to worker

Wiley & Co. Pty Ltd has been fined $37,500 after a worker sustained multiple fractures in August 2007. Read more

[+] 2009-09-29

Construction group fined $80,000 over worker fatality

MCQ Group Pty Ltd has been fined $80,000 after a plant operator was killed in September 2007. Read more

[+] 2009-09-29

Toowoomba company fined $35,000 for workplace safety breach

A manufacturing, repair and maintenance company has been fined $35,000 after a worker was injured at its Toowoomba workplace in May 2008. Read more

[+] 2009-09-22

Southwest Queensland concrete pumpers targeted in worker safety blitz

Queensland Government workplace safety inspectors are set to target Toowoomba, Ipswich and Southwest Queensland region concrete pumpers in a bid to boost worker safety and prevent accidents and injuries in the local construction industry. Read more

[+] 2009-09-22

North Qld concrete pumpers targeted in worker safety blitz

Queensland Government workplace safety inspectors are set to target North Queensland concrete pumpers in a bid to boost worker safety and prevent accidents and injuries in the local construction industry. Read more

[+] 2009-09-22

Sunshine Coast concrete pumpers targeted in worker safety blitz

Queensland Government workplace safety inspectors are set to target Sunshine Coast concrete pumpers in a bid to boost worker safety and prevent accidents and injuries in the local construction industry. Read more

[+] 2009-09-22

Gold Coast concrete pumpers targeted in worker safety campaign

Queensland Government workplace safety inspectors are set to target Gold Coast concrete pumpers in a bid to boost worker safety and prevent accidents and injuries in the local construction industry. Read more

[+] 2009-09-22

Central Queensland/Wide Bay concrete pumpers targeted in safety blitz

Queensland Government workplace safety inspectors are set to target Central Queensland and Wide Bay region concrete pumpers in a bid to boost worker safety and prevent accidents and injuries in the local construction industry. Read more

[+] 2009-09-16

Statewide launch of Zero Harm at Work leadership program *

Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick will today meet with about 250 industry and union leaders to seek their personal commitment on a groundbreaking new program to reduce workplace deaths and injuries. Read more

[+] 2009-09-09

Whitsunday dive company fined $25,000 over stranding of overseas divers

Whitsunday dive boat operator, AP Vessel Management Pty Ltd, has been fined $25,000 after two overseas visitors on a recreational diving trip were stranded at sea overnight in May 2008. Read more

[+] 2009-09-01

Dive industry safety initiative *

Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick today announced the establishment of an industry reference group to help review Queensland’s recreational diving safety codes. Read more

[+] 2009-07-19

Taskforce to investigate traffic controller safety and conditions *

Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick has announced a taskforce will be established to address the recommendations of a report into traffic controller safety and conditions. Read more

[+] 2009-07-17

Entries closing for Queensland workplace safety awards *

Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick today reminded Queensland businesses to get their entries in for the 2009 Queensland Work Safe Awards and the inaugural Return to Work Awards. Read more

[+] 2009-07-13

Health and safety initiative being piloted in Caboolture and north Brisbane *

Sixty businesses in Caboolture and north Brisbane have signed up for free workplace safety consultations as part of a major awareness and compliance campaign targeting medium sized businesses. Read more

[+] 2009-07-07

Free health and safety workshop for Charters Towers businesses *

A free workshop to help improve the health and safety of workers in small-to-medium businesses in the Charters Towers region will be held on 10 July in Charters Towers. Read more

[+] 2009-07-07

Program to improve health of workers at correctional centre building site *

Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick today visited the site of the new correctional precinct near Gatton, to launch a program aimed at improving the health of men and women working on the project. Read more

[+] 2009-07-05

Minister announces new safety standards for swing-stage scaffolding *

Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick today launched new safety standards for the use of suspended (swing-stage) scaffolding on high-rise buildings in Queensland. Read more

[+] 2009-06-23

Townsville trucking business on the right track with worker safety *

Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick today visited a family-owned Townsville trucking business to congratulate them on taking steps to improve the safety of their workers. Read more

[+] 2009-06-19

Advanced safety workshops now available for Qld businesses *

The Bligh Government is offering new advanced safety workshops for Queensland workplaces, due to increased demand from businesses across Queensland. Read more

[+] 2009-06-16

Justice budget delivers on infrastructure, jobs and services *

[+] 2009-06-11

Qld provides in-principle support for National IR reforms in the private sector *

Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick has today announced the Queensland Government’s in-principle support for a seamless national industrial relations system for the private sector. Read more

[+] 2009-06-05

Charges laid over fatal failure of swing stage scaffold on Gold Coast high-rise construction site

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has laid charges against three companies and an executive officer following an investigation into the deaths of two Gold Coast workers last year. Read more

[+] 2009-05-28

Special leave arrangements for public sector workers affected by swine flu *

Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick has today issued a precautionary directive to the Directors General of all public sector agencies, outlining the employment arrangements which would operate if a human influenza pandemic was declared. Read more

[+] 2009-05-26

Transport and storage safety summit aims to cut worker injuries *

A summit will be held in Brisbane today to address the alarming number of injuries in the transport industry. Read more

[+] 2009-05-24

Shocking stats show builders at risk *

Premier Anna Bligh has announced a new taskforce will tackle health problems in the construction industry as a shocking report reveals high levels of obesity, smoking and problem drinking amongst our builders. Read more

[+] 2009-05-22

Free health and safety workshop for Gladstone construction businesses *

A free workshop to help improve the health and safety of workers in small-to-medium businesses in the construction industry will be held in Gladstone on May 28. Read more

[+] 2009-05-15

Construction industry commits to Zero Harm at Work *

Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick will today launch the Zero Harm at Work Leadership Program for the Queensland construction industry, at a forum of around 50 CEOs and industry leaders. Read more

[+] 2009-05-11

Free health and safety workshop for Dalby businesses

A free workshop to help improve the health and safety of workers in small-to-medium local businesses in the Dalby area is being held on May 14. Read more

[+] 2009-05-11

Free health and safety workshop for Gympie businesses

A free workshop to help improve the health and safety of workers in small-to-medium local businesses will be held in Gympie on May 13. Read more

[+] 2009-05-11

Free health and safety workshop for Sunshine Coast businesses

A free workshop to help improve the health and safety of workers in small-to-medium local businesses on the Sunshine Coast is being held on May 21. Read more

[+] 2009-05-06

Demolisher put on two year good behaviour bond after safety breach

A Brisbane demolition operator has been put on a good behaviour bond of $7,500 for two years after undertaking demolition work in residential Balmoral in October 2007. Read more

[+] 2009-05-06

Toowoomba company fined $35,000 after worker falls from roof

A Toowoomba feed lot company was fined $35,000 after a worker was injured in a fall in July 2008. Read more

[+] 2009-05-06

Crane hire company fined $30,000 after worker injured in fall

A Banyo crane hire company has been fined $30,000 after a worker was injured at a Geebung sign manufacturing business in July 2007. Read more

[+] 2009-05-06

Gayndah fruit company fined $32,500 for safety breach

A citrus fruit producer has been fined $32,500 after a worker was injured when a tractor ran over him at a Gayndah orchard in September 2007. Read more

[+] 2009-05-06

Construction company fined $35,000 after worker injured in fall

A Brisbane construction company was fined $35,000 after a worker fell at a Fortitude Valley construction site in October 2007. Read more

[+] 2009-05-06

Brisbane abattoir fined $35,000 over safety breach

A Riverview company has been fined $35,000 after a worker was injured at Dinmore abattoir in January 2008. Read more

[+] 2009-05-06

Innisfail banana grower fined $6,500 over safety breach

An Innisfail employer has been fined $6,500 after a worker was injured at an East Palmerston banana plantation in October 2007. Read more

[+] 2009-05-05

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. Read more

[+] 2009-05-05

New health and safety provision to make Qld workplaces safer *

Queensland employees will now have greater protection in the workplace following the introduction of Provisional Improvement Notices (PIN). Read more

[+] 2009-05-01

Free health and safety workshop for Caboolture businesses *

A free workshop to help improve the health and safety of workers in local small-to-medium businesses in the Caboolture area is being held on May 6 in Caboolture. Read more

[+] 2009-04-28

Minister calls for nominations for ‘Work Safe’ and ‘Return to Work’ Awards *

Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick is calling for entries for two workplace safety awards programs, aimed at recognising businesses and individuals who are leading the way in injury prevention and rehabilitation. Read more

[+] 2009-04-27

Minister challenges Queensland workplaces to an injury free 24 hours *

Minister for Industrial Relations Cameron Dick has called on all Queensland workplaces to make the next 24 hours injury free, ahead of the World Day of Safety and Health at Work tomorrow. Read more

[+] 2009-04-14

Information session to keep Warwick road workers safe *

A free information session aimed at improving the safety of road workers will be held next week in Warwick. Read more

[+] 2009-04-14

Information sessions to keep Charleville and Barcaldine road workers safe *

Free information sessions aimed at improving the safety of road workers will be held next week in Charleville and Barcaldine. Read more

[+] 2009-04-14

Information session to keep Gold Coast road workers safe *

A free information session aimed at improving the safety of road workers will be held tomorrow on the Gold Coast. Read more

[+] 2009-04-14

Information session to keep Hervey Bay road workers safe *

A free information session aimed at improving the safety of road workers will be held on Friday in Hervey Bay. Read more

[+] 2009-03-12

Free Innisfail safety workshop can help create safer, better workplaces

A free workshop to help small-to-medium businesses that want to improve their workers’ safety but have few or no workplace safety systems in place will be held next week, on March 19, in Innisfail. Read more

[+] 2009-03-02

Free Toowoomba workplace safety workshop for regional metal fabrication industry employers

A free workshop to help small-to-medium metal fabrication businesses that want to improve their workers’ safety but have few or no workplace safety systems in place will be held on March 10 at Toowoomba. Read more

[+] 2009-02-26

Bundaberg company fined $30,000 after worker injured while cleaning mushroom machine

A Bundaberg mushroom farm has been fined $30,000 and its executive officer $6,000 after a worker was injured in July 2007. Read more

[+] 2009-02-26

Company fined $60,000 over injury to Gold Coast Hospital workers

Transport company, Send Australia Pty Ltd, has been fined $60,000 after three workers were injured at the Gold Coast Hospital in September 2007. Read more

[+] 2009-02-19

Brisbane adventure company fined $58,000 over drowning incident

A Brisbane adventure tour company has been fined $58,000 after a tour participant died while swimming off Moreton Island in December 2007. Read more

[+] 2009-02-19

Rockhampton company fined $32,500 over injury to apprentice

A Rockhampton construction company has been fined $32,500 after an apprentice was injured in November 2006. Read more

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Runcorn company fined $72,000 over worker’s fall into drain

A Runcorn steel foundry and engineering company has been fined $72,000 after a worker was injured falling into a storm water drain in June 2007. Read more

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Company fined $34,000 after worker injured in fall from ladder

An Alderley metal fabrication and engineering company has been fined $34,000 after a worker was injured at a cement bagging plant on Bulwer Island, near Brisbane, in April 2008. Read more

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Northgate company fined $35,000 after steel coil falls on worker

A Northgate steel manufacturing company has been fined $35,000 after a worker was injured at the loading dock of the company’s premises in March 2008. Read more

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Townsville sugar company fined $30,000 for workplace safety breach

A bulk sugar company has been fined $30,000 after a worker was injured at its bulk sugar terminal in Lennon Street, Townsville, in December 2007. Read more

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Large Queensland employers should lead with health and wellbeing programs, says WHSQ

Large Queensland employers should take a leadership role in establishing more health and wellbeing programs in the workplace, including programs to reduce obesity, smoking, heavy drinking, unsafe sun exposure and work-related psychosocial injuries. Read more

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2009 Media Statements

Electrical safety

Electrical apprentices safety pilot program a success *

Metal staples ban will improve insulation safety *

Installing roof insulation correctly will reduce downlight fire risk *

Electrical safety laws to protect Queenslanders *

Look up for overhead powerlines and live *

Play it safe with electrical tools this Easter *

Industrial relations

New laws passed to better serve and protect Queensland workers *

New laws provide foundation for better protection for Qld workers *

More than $700,000 in wages recovered for Central Qld workers *

More than $800,000 wages recovered for Sunshine Coast workers *

More than $338,000 in wages recovered for North Qld workers *

$1.15 million in wages recovered for Gold Coast workers *

$860,000 in wages recovered for SW Qld workers *

$4 million in wages recovered for Queensland workers *

Justice services

Attorney-General encourages Queenslanders to participate in jury duty *

Beat back-to-school rush apply for birth certificates early *

Justice grants to boost legal services for vulnerable Queenslanders *

Clamps tighten on serial fine dodgers *

New laws to help quell neighbourhood disputes *

Justice budget delivers on infrastructure, jobs and services *

Submissions invited on draft laws to assist victims of crime *

New central tribunal to improve access to justice for Queenslanders *

Discussion paper on ‘battered-persons’ defence released for public comment *

Workplace health and safety

Work Safe and Return to Work Awards winners announced *

Safety DVD urges farm workers to think about their families *

82 Queenslanders absent from work each day due to injury *

Statewide launch of Zero Harm at Work leadership program *

Dive industry safety initiative *

Taskforce to investigate traffic controller safety and conditions *

Entries closing for Queensland workplace safety awards *

Health and safety initiative being piloted in Caboolture and north Brisbane *

Free health and safety workshop for Charters Towers businesses *

Program to improve health of workers at correctional centre building site *

Minister announces new safety standards for swing-stage scaffolding *

Townsville trucking business on the right track with worker safety *

Advanced safety workshops now available for Qld businesses *

Justice budget delivers on infrastructure, jobs and services *

Qld provides in-principle support for National IR reforms in the private sector *

Special leave arrangements for public sector workers affected by swine flu *

Transport and storage safety summit aims to cut worker injuries *

Shocking stats show builders at risk *

Free health and safety workshop for Gladstone construction businesses *

Construction industry commits to Zero Harm at Work *

New health and safety provision to make Qld workplaces safer *

Free health and safety workshop for Caboolture businesses *

Minister calls for nominations for ‘Work Safe’ and ‘Return to Work’ Awards *

Minister challenges Queensland workplaces to an injury free 24 hours *

Information session to keep Warwick road workers safe *

Information sessions to keep Charleville and Barcaldine road workers safe *

Information session to keep Gold Coast road workers safe *

Information session to keep Hervey Bay road workers safe *