CQ Holistic Health and Safety Solutions

18/12/2025

Quick question: do you know how your medications will handle heat? 🤔

Some medications can be affected by extreme heat, and certain prescriptions can actually change how your body handles hot weather. It’s worth checking with your GP or pharmacist before the next heatwave hits.

What to find out:
● Will your medical condition be affected by extreme heat?
● How much water should you drink in hot weather?
● What temperature should your meds be stored at?

Sort this out now, rather than when the temps are high and you're feeling off.

Get more heatwave prep tips at https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/getting-ready/know-your-risk/types-disasters/heatwave

18/12/2025

Reminder: Stinger season is here! ⚠️🐙

Australia’s tropical waters are home to some harmful jellyfish including box jellyfish and Irukandji, collectively known as marine stingers.

Marine stingers are present year‑round, but the risk from dangerous jellyfish is highest from November to May.

If you’re heading into the ocean over summer, protect yourself by:
✅ wearing protective swimwear (full body lycra suits or neoprene wetsuits) to reduce sting risk and sunburn
✅ know the symptoms—severe pain, breathing difficulty, nausea, sweating, or collapse
✅ follow operator instructions and use flotation devices where advised
✅ seek immediate help if stung.

18/12/2025

Even at the North Pole, Santa takes his WHS duties as an employer seriously 🎅

Here’s some WHS risk management advice from the jolly man himself! ❄️🎄

18/12/2025

Not sure how to navigate fatigue risks in your business 🤔
Send me a message

Fatigue is a serious health risk. The World Health Organisation and International Labour Organization estimate long work hours (≥55 hours/week) were responsible for 745 000 deaths and 23.26 million disability-adjusted life years in 2016.

📄View our recently published model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work to find out how you can manage these serious health risks

✅To support the model Code, we’ve also published additional resources, including:
• a worker fact sheet
• a small business fact sheet
• the updated Fatigue: A WHS issue infographic.

To download the model Code and these resources, please visit - https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/hazards/fatigue

18/12/2025

More support for work-ready women.

Applications are open for next year's Jobs Academy, a transformative program supporting women over the age of 40 to return to work or study and re-establish their careers.

Register your interest: https://jobsacademy.futurewomen.com/

18/12/2025

If you are concerned about your own or someone else's mental health, support is available:

🔹 call the Medicare Mental Health phone service on 1800 595 212 or visit the Government’s Medicare Mental Health website to find mental health services and resources
🔹call Lifeline on 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14 or access its online services including chat at www.lifeline.org.au
🔹call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or access its online services at www.kidshelpline.com.au
🔹call Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or access its online services at www.beyondblue.org.au
🔹call the Transcultural Mental Health Line on 1800 648 911.

For more information, see the comments below. 👇

08/12/2025

Fatigue is often a contributing cause in workplace incidents, don't underestimate the requirement for quality sleep

08/12/2025

Great tools by Beyond Blue

08/12/2025

More SEQ residents impacted by recent hailstorms can now access emergency financial assistance 📢

Grants have been extended to targeted areas in Gympie, Redland, Noosa, Somerset, Sunshine Coast, in addition to 68 suburbs across Moreton Bay .

Emergency payments of $180 for individuals, up to $900 for a family of five or more are available for food, clothing and medicine.

Impacted residents in activated areas can check eligibility and apply via www.qld.gov.au/disasterhelp or by calling the Queensland Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349.

Assistance is being provided by the Queensland and Australian Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

We will continue working closely with councils and the Commonwealth to activate all disaster assistance required for Queenslanders.

08/12/2025

Love that this calendar is still going, it's a great initiative

Millie’s bright and cheerful artwork reminds us all to stay sun safe on the farm! When you’re outside, don’t forget to wear a hat, drink plenty of water, and take breaks in the shade. A little sun safety goes a long way in keeping you healthy!

As our talented 2025 December Farm safety calendar winner, Millie’s drawing is a great reminder to be smart in the sun while working and playing outdoors.

Be sure to check out all the winning entries in the 2026 Farm safety calendar too and get your copy today: https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/resources/campaigns/farm-safety-calendar-competition/

08/12/2025

Concerning this type of event still occurs

08/12/2025