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The Minns Labor Government has recently appointed Janet Schorer as the first Commissioner of SafeWork NSW, as part of their ongoing commitment to worker protection. Ms Schorer, a highly experienced public sector professional with over 27 years under her belt, joins SafeWork NSW equipped with practical insights from leading departments such as the Department of

Bluesafe Solutions is proud to share the latest endeavour by Safe Work Australia, which has launched an innovative online hub dedicated to airborne contaminants. This detailed resource is designed to guide employers in comprehending and meeting their Work Health and Safety (WHS) responsibilities to safeguard employees from exposure risks and fulfil workplace exposure limits effectively.

In a hearing at the Werribee Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 2 July, it was revealed that Newcold Melbourne Pty Ltd had accepted an enforceable undertaking amidst two accusations of failing to provide a safe and health-risk-free work environment, as mandated by [Bluesafe WHS Management Systems](https://bluesafeaustralia.com.au/whs-management-systems). If this agreement is contravened or retracted, WorkSafe may reinitiate

In an unfortunate incident, a 43-year-old woman was discovered unconscious, her condition aligning with injuries sustained from a horse kick. At the time of the incident, she had been accustomed to readying the horse for track work. This tragic occurrence marks the 29th recorded workplace fatality in 2025, exhibiting an unsettling elevation from the 27

From March 2022 onwards, Health and Safety Officer Sam Jenkin of WorkSafe Australia has reported on seven serious cases in which individuals, including children, were injured after falling from artificial indoor climbing structures. In response to these troubling scenarios, inspectors are carrying out checks across the state’s recreational centres to validate compliance with WHS management

For Queensland businesses with an accident insurance policy from WorkCover, it’s crucial to keep ongoing protection against work-related injuries that might arise within your workforce. It’s time now to proceed with its renewal. With the use of proficient workplace safety tools such as Bluesafe WHS Management System or Bluesafe SWMS, you can enhance worker safety

In February 2025, the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court imposed a fine of $65,000, without conviction, on Van Berkel Distributors Pty Ltd. The company had pleaded guilty to neglecting to mitigate fall risks by not utilising a fall arrest system, dramatically underscored by their lack of a pivotal WHS management system. However, an appeal later led to

The Tunnelling Dust Safety Taskforce convened for their second gathering at NSW Parliament House. An insightful overview of the Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment (Workplace Protections) Bill 2025 was presented to the attendees. It was noteworthy to mention that this Bill encompassed proposed changes to the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, with several

Safe Work Australia in collaboration with eSafety, has rolled out a comprehensive range of resources to effectively manage the inherent risks associated with online abuse within the workplace. Online abuse is characterised by behaviours that leverage technology as a means of intimidation, bullying, threatening, harassing, or causing humiliation. Often taking place across social media platforms,

The Victorian Royal Court handed down judgements to Nordic Elevators Pty Ltd and Nordic Elevator Services Pty Ltd today, instigating significant repercussions following their admission of guilt to malpractices laid out under the Work Health and Safety Act, in addition to violations of Electricity Safety Act regulations. As a veritable reminder of the crucial role