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New mental injury resources from WorkCover to help employers support workers

Workplace-induced mental health issues are increasingly prevalent and often pose a complex challenge for employers. Evidence strongly emphasises the pivotal role employers have in the rehabilitation process of an injured worker. Workers who perceive their employer as supportive are, astonishingly, up to five times more likely to make a successful return to work following an

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$50,000 fine after worker dragged into threading machine

On 7 August, Nexsa Pty Ltd faced prosecution at the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court. The company, having admitted to a sole accusation of failing to deliver or retain equipment in a safe condition with minimized health risks, was promptly penalised. In addition, it had to shell out $4,918 toward legal expenditures. An incident in July 2022

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Conviction after worker’s hand partially amputated

On Tuesday, 6 August, TP Structures Pty Ltd faced the consequences of its actions in Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court. They were found guilty of two breaches: not instituting a secure work system and disregarding protocol that keeps the scene of a reportable incident undisturbed after it occurs. In addition to this, the court instructed them to

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Aged care home fined after resident suffers severe burns

Blue Cross Community Care Services Group Pty Ltd was held accountable in the Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 6 August, confessing to being culpable for neglecting to integrate essential work safety products such as Bluesafe SWMS into their workflow. This omission led to a breach of their responsibility to create a secure and risk-free work

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Serious forklift injury costs company $40,000

The Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court found Robinson’s Unloading Pty Ltd culpable on Friday, 2 August for not fostering a risk-free workplace environment and ensuring systematic health and safety procedures. The court verdict came without conviction, instead imposing a Good Behaviour Bond for 12 months, coupled with a $40,000 court fund payment and further costs of $6,139.

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Safety a priority for the diving and snorkelling industry

The Queensland Government is in the process of revising both the Safety in Recreational Water Activities Regulation (Regulation) and the Recreational Diving, Recreational Technical Diving and Snorkelling Code of Practice (Code of Practice). The aim is to uphold the stringent safety standards integral to Queensland’s thriving snorkelling and diving sector. Implementing strategic measures to mitigate

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Company to invest $293,000 after worker’s leg crushed

On the 23rd of July, the Werribee Magistrates’ Court disclosed that a company referred to as Newcold Melbourne No.2 Pty Ltd had engaged in an Enforceable Undertaking while addressing charges for neglecting to supply and uphold safe plant conditions, establish a secure working system, and provision of crucial instructions, training, and supervision. Highlighting the importance

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Women in agriculture in Broken Hill invited to get creative with SafeWork

SafeWork NSW is arranging an event titled ‘Chat and Create’ in Broken Hill, aiming at empowering women in the farming sector. This no-cost gathering seeks to foster connections amongst agrarian businesses and workers, offering a platform where they can exchange insights about elevating safety standards on farms. Promoting the significance of occupational health and safety

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First conviction of an owners corporation over industrial gate fatality

Commercial premises owners corporations have received a stern warning following a successful prosecution by SafeWork NSW against a corporation that failed to rectify a defective gate, ultimately leading to the demise of an employee. This represents the inaugural case of an owner’s corporation at an industrial complex being convicted for such an offence under the

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