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SWMS, JSAs, risk assessments, incident reporting and the WHS duties behind them, explained for Queensland businesses.

25 October 2026

Which Queensland workplaces need an asbestos register and management plan, what goes in them and when a licensed removalist is required.

25 October 2026

What a workplace emergency plan must cover under section 43 of the Queensland WHS Regulation: evacuation, calling help, first aid, drills and training.

25 October 2026

What is a notifiable incident in Queensland? Plain-English guide to deaths, serious injuries and dangerous incidents, who must report, and when.

25 October 2026

The full list of high risk construction work in Queensland (regulation 291), when a SWMS is required and what it must contain.

25 October 2026

A PCBU is a person conducting a business or undertaking. See who counts, who does not, and the main safety duties a PCBU has under Queensland's WHS Act.

25 October 2026

What is a JSA? Learn how a job safety analysis works in Queensland, how it differs from a SWMS, and see a worked example for a trade task.

25 October 2026

What a WHS management system is, which Queensland safety duties it helps you meet, what to include and where ISO 45001 fits. A guide for small business.

10 January 2024

In Queensland, the cornerstone of workplace health and safety lies in the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.

25 October 2022

A risk assessment is a systematic process of identifying, analysing, and responding to risks. Construction companies are required by Queensland law to regularly conduct risk assessment.

23 October 2022

Construction is a heavily regulated industry, and for good reason.

19 October 2022

Conducting regular workplace inspections and audits is a crucial part of maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

24 September 2022

Work health and safety (WHS) committees have an important role to play in ensuring the safety of employees in the workplace.

Turn the guide into paperwork.

Every guide links to the template that puts it into practice. Start with the free SWMS template.