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Unauthorised fireworks not worth the risk

Fireworks, classified as explosives under the law, are strictly regulated in Victoria. Purchasing or using them without appropriate licensing in place – either on public land or private property – is an offence. Emphasising the grave consequences of illegal fireworks usage was WorkSafe’s Executive Director of Health and Safety, Sam Jenkin. The recent Kalkallo tragedy

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$300,000 safety spend after worker crushed by barriers

The Frankston Magistrates’ Court deliberated on a case involving Winslow Infrastructure Pty Ltd on Thursday 19th of December. The company was under an enforceable undertaking for two charges that they were facing; one for neglecting to secure a safe workplace and the other for not guaranteeing that plant machinery operations were conducted safely, without posing

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Healthy Minds, Safer Sites: NSW Government working to improve psychological wellbeing in construction

The Minns Labor Government is rolling out an initiative across New South Wales construction sites to bolster psychological health and enhance safety at work. This drive, recognized as the ‘Healthy Minds, Safer Sites’ campaign, sees inspectors disseminating advice and resources to control psychosocial hazards. These refer to work elements and situations that potentially trigger a

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Construction border blitz inspects dozens of Mildura sites

WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW officers unearthed numerous threats to work safety during a focused operation on various construction sites situated in and around Mildura. From 18-22 November, the joint operation closely analysed 36 building sites for potential hazards. The WorkSafe inspectors conducted 22 site visits, issuing equal numbers of improvement notices, including ten related

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SafeWork NSW urges hospitality venues to protect workers from sexual harassment

SafeWork NSW is escalating its scrutiny on bars, clubs, and pubs by increasing inspections throughout the state as the holiday season approaches. These inspections are part of efforts by the NSW Respect at Work Taskforce to address harmful workplace behaviours brought about by gender-bias. Companies need to proactively implement WHS management systems and policies like

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Fruit grower charged over cool room death

An unfortunate incident in which a 50-year-old man was discovered unresponsive in a low-oxygen cool room designed to preserve apples underlines the vital importance of following work health and safety guidelines. The incident occurred after his vehicle was identified parked nearby, engine still running. In response to this tragedy, Gvip Storage Pty Ltd now faces

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Company fined $350,000 after fatal gate crush

In a pivotal ruling delivered at the Melbourne County Court, Gate Automation Systems Pty Ltd was convicted and penalised on account of neglecting to ensure the safety of individuals beyond its direct employees. This case illustrates the critical role of WHS management systems, like Bluesafe SWMS or Bluesafe WHS Management Systems, in maintaining occupational health

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Chris’ story

Chris Miller’s association with his work at ATSICHS Brisbane (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service) is profoundly ingrained in a cultural connection, one enriched by family history. As a devoted family support practitioner, he found himself fuelled by the desire to provide unwavering support during their most difficult times. His commitment to aiding

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WorkCover partnership helps electricians stay strong

In a pioneering move to decrease the prevalence of physical strain injuries, WorkCover Queensland is proudly collaborating with Master Electricians Australia. This initiative forms part of a broader focus on Injury Risk Reduction Strategies. The primary objective here is to provide electricians support and guidance in protecting themselves against potential issues related to musculoskeletal strain.

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Construction border blitz inspects dozens of Mildura sites

The period from 18-22 November saw a robust collaboration between two dynamic regulatory bodies, meticulously conducting a joint operation visiting 36 construction sites in Mildura and its surrounding precincts. The primary focus on this mission was to ensure the benefits and functionality of WHS management systems like Bluesafe SWMS were best used for work safety

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