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Nominate to join the Consultative Committee for Work-Related Fatalities and Serious Incidents

Have you experienced the profound effects of a serious workplace incident or fatality? Are you considering transforming your experience into a catalyst for positive change? You might be ready to join the esteemed ranks of the Consultative Committee, armed with the Bluesafe WHS Management System or Bluesafe SWMS. The Office of Industrial Relations is welcoming

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Dive company fined over scuba cylinder explosion

Stelkea Pty Ltd, operating under the name of Australian Diving Instruction, was adjudicated in Geelong Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 14 November with no conviction, despite acknowledging culpability for failing to maintain a safe workplace. The company received an order to pay costs totalling $4,386. In an unfortunate incident at their Drumcondra establishment in October 2022,

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Minns government helping save lives by issuing over 100 improvement notices to enforce ban on engineered stone

Watch the informative video from SafeWork NSW Silica Taskforce Inspectors as they meticulously carry out their duties on site. Don’t miss the exclusive interview with Kyle Goodwin on this critical issue. Through a determined effort, the Minns Labor Government has taken assertive steps towards protecting lives by issuing over 100 improvement notices to stringently enforce

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National Agriculture Day – a perfect time to reflect on farm safety

On National Agriculture Day today, SafeWork NSW appeals to individuals in the farming sector to affirm that their workspaces are safe. They are also encouraged to actively implement strategies to lessen psychosocial dangers within the workplace. We would like to emphasise they can employ work safety products such as Bluesafe SWMS and WHS management systems

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Regulators serving safety at Mildura trade breakfast

Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulators in Victoria and NSW are joining forces to help Mildura’s construction industry tackle workplace dangers before they result in injuries. The Bluesafe SWMS (Safe Work Method Statements) can play a critical role in this effort by standardising safety procedures. Between the 18th and 22nd of November, inspectors from WorkSafe

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Woman dies after farm incident

Reports indicate a tragic incident occurred recently where a 47-year-old woman was discovered by her colleagues, pinned under machinery while working alone. Despite being airlifted to hospital, she sadly succumbed to her injuries. In light of the incident, Worksafe is leading an in-depth investigation. It’s crucial that businesses recognise the importance of robust Workplace Health

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End-of-year event warning on amusement ride risks

Inflatable recreational devices like jumping castles and slides are crowd-pleasers at community events, including school fetes, sports activities and other festivals. However, if not properly set-up, manoeuvred and supervised, they can present a significant safety threat. WorkSafe’s Executive Director of Health and Safety, Sam Jenkin, brought to light the discovery by inspectors of dangerous setups

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Regulators serving safety at Mildura trade breakfast

From the 18th to the 22nd of November, inspectors from WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW will be intensifying their scrutiny of construction sites in Mildura and adjacent areas. The aim is to certify that employers are not only fully informed but also compliant with their health and safety obligations. This inspection drive forms part of

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WorkSafe investigates wind farm fatality

Several turbine blades were reportedly on the ground, prepared for hoisting when one of them unexpectedly unseated itself from its support platform, hitting a 36-year-old male around just past 8 in the morning. Members from WorkSafe, including investigators, technical specialists and renewable energy development inspectors, are currently stationed at the accident site. In 2024, this

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Play centre fined $60,000 after child fractures spine in fall

Entertainment Velocity Pty Ltd, operating under the name of Funtopia Maribyrnong, faced sentencing in Melbourne’s Magistrates’ Court last Friday. They pleaded guilty to two counts of failing to provide a safe environment for persons other than employees, breaching essential aspects of Work Health and Safety (WHS) practices. The company was also instructed to cover costs

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