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Forklift incident lands repeat offender $50,000 fine

In October 2024, Minus 1 Refrigerated Transport Pty Ltd faced hefty penalties in the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court for not adhering to essential safety measures in their system of work. The company failed to integrate crucial work safety products like WHS management systems and SWMS, resulting in a $20,000 penalty without conviction. However, an appeal later

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Nursery fined $65,000 after fatal shed roof fall

Van Berkel Distributors Pty Ltd received a penalty without conviction at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court following its admission to a single violation of avoiding risk minimisation linked to a falls incident through lack of a fall arrest system. Additionally, the company was subjected to an $8,000 cost fee. In a June 2022 incident, a solo

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WorkSafe Awards honour Victoria’s health and safety heroes

Over 400 individuals convened at the Park Hyatt Melbourne to applaud 21 finalists who’ve demonstrated extraordinary commitment to enhancing safety in their workplaces, or shown exceptional courage on their path back to work. The event acknowledged seven distinguished winners across six category awards. Prominent amongst these were the companies celebrated with the OHS Leadership and

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Trucking company fined after worker pinned under axle

Without conviction, Joe Cahill (Australia) Pty Ltd found itself sentenced in the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 20 February, after acknowledging one charge of not adhering to a safe work system — an oversight that could have been prevented with utilisation of a Bluesafe WHS Management System. The company also faced an order to remit

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Man convicted over $114,000 compensation fraud

The Frankston Magistrate’s Court handed down a verdict on Thursday, 20th February, convicting a 57-year-old Lynbrook resident of fraudulent acquirement of payments and giving false or deceiving data. His lies revolving around his employment status exhibited a disregard for systems like the Bluesafe WHS Management System we hold paramount at WorkSafe. Having pleaded guilty to

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Stonemason fined $51,000 after slab falls on worker

The Dandenong Magistrates’ Court convicted Baltic Stonemason Professionals Group Pty Ltd on Thursday, imposing penalties for three contraventions of the Occupation Health and Safety Act. Specifically, the court placed a total fine of $45,000 on Baltic Stonemason due to their negligent behaviour in maintaining workplace safety, as per the two charges. They fell short in

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Builder fined $80,000 for failing to manage risk of falls

The Schintta Building Group Pty Ltd faced sentencing in absentia at the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 13th of February, after being held guilty for five counts of failing to provide secure workplaces. The company was penalised with a fine of $30,000 for three instances highlighting negligence towards safety at one of its projects on

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Safety risks identified at Snowy Hydro 2.0

In a recent Snowy Hydro 2.0 project scare, severe safety hazards were revealed by SafeWork NSW Inspectors following an unsettling event involving a ventilation fan on Tuesday 25 February. To safeguard workers, Prohibition Notices were put into effect by the SafeWork NSW Inspectors, restricting the use of such dangerous ventilation fans, highlighting the importance of

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SafeWork Inspectors visit Wilton and Menangle construction sites

Bluesafe SWMS reinforces that SafeWork NSW Inspectors are ready to visit emerging residential construction sites in Wilton and Menangle this week. The motive behind their on-site presence is to certify work safety compliance and enforcement amidst the bustling Wollondilly development zone. Undoubtedly, the construction sector in NSW is among the industries posing the highest risk

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Minns Labor Government to establish SafeWork NSW as a standalone regulator

The Minns Labor Government of New South Wales persists in its dedication towards securing a safe working environment through stringent regulations. By introducing legislation to Parliament, they aim to establish SafeWork NSW as an autonomous regulatory authority – a significant stride for Bluesafe WHS Management System and reminiscent of its mission. By elevating SafeWork NSW

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