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Patrick Doyle from Southern Downs Regional Council chats to Adam Stevenson from LGW Workcare about their experience with the Skytrust trial.

We are still in the midst of Queensland’s wet season — cyclones, storms and floods are front of mind. However these shouldn't be the only concern on council's radar.

The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally.

A recent review was conducted of LGW Workcare claims in comparison to all other Queensland workers compensation claims finalised between 2018-2019.

To assist in the defence of a claim brought by a labour hire employee, evidence that the labour hire employee was appropriately inducted is necessary.

Over 60 participants from 35 different Councils right across Queensland participated in the first Local Government Risk Management Focus Group of the year.

Michael Courtney (Toowoomba Regional Council) spoke to Rachael Lindsay (LGAQ) at the LGW WHS Conference about benefits of LGMS membership and his involvement in Temporary Traffic Management Systems.

The revised Tree Risk Management Guide 2021 is now available.

In February LGW Workcare hosted its inaugural LGW Workplace Health and Safety Conference in Brisbane.

Check out the LGW/LGM Report to Members 2019-2020

Sunshine Coast Regional Council’s WHS Advisor spoke to us about a recent safety win.

Thanks to all who joined us at this event, see you in 2 years.

In the 1st Quarter of 2021, the LGM Board of Management and the LGW Management Committee for the mutual schemes considered a number of important matters.

Register for the upcoming virtual Local Government Risk Management Focus Group on Friday 12 March.

Michael Courtney (Toowoomba Regional Council) discusses his experience at the LGW WHS Conference with Rachael Lindsay from LGAQ.