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There is an escalating trend of compensation claims related to work-related psychosocial hazards. The significant tally of serious mental health conditions claims during 2021-22 led to the loss of a staggering 584,029 work weeks. With Week 2 of National Safe Work Month coinciding with World Mental Health Day on October 10, we will delve into

Having grown from a background of shepherding, cattle rearing, and farming crops on his family’s farm to taking up a vital role in responding to medical emergencies within the Swan Hill region, Tom brings a distinct viewpoint to debunking widely accepted fallacies about safety in agriculture. “Regrettably, there’s an all too common mindset that ‘she’ll

Starting as early as this week, inspectors are poised to make site visits to noted workplaces within the industry. Their mission? To laser-focus on safety points concerning activities like loading and unloading, vehicle upkeeping, and tension control of loads. Tragically, eight work-related deaths amongst truck drivers and garbage collectors, involved in waste and recycling transport

This October, as industries spanning Queensland come together to observe National Safe Work Month, they are being urged to commit wholeheartedly to workplace safety, which is crucial in curbing work-related health complications and fatalities. It’s an opportune time for business entities to bolster their WHS management systems, scrutinising every aspect of their existing frameworks with

This coming October, during National Safe Work Month, it’s a rallying call to all Australians from Safe Work Australia: make health and safety a key part of your business. Each year, this campaign observes a month in October to enact a nationwide emphasis on workplace health and safety across Australia, honing in on the significant

Promoting the value of workplace health and safety, National Safe Work Month in October places a spotlight on saving lives through increased awareness. Emphasising that safety is not a mere fluke, but a shared responsibility, this initiative underscores the significance of work safety products such as WHS management systems, SWMS, and guidelines. The Office of

WorkSafe is presently conducting a detailed analysis following the regrettable demise of an 84-year-old man, apprehended as he was operating a trailer sprayer weighing around 3.5 tonnes in an orchard. Tragically, he lost control of his tractor on a downhill slope, making this incident a stark reminder of the paramount importance of proper use and

Bluesafe SWMS (Safe Work Method Statements) Pty Ltd, also operational under the moniker Bowltiful, was subjected to penalties handed down by the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Friday 13 September, after acknowledging legal responsibility for two violations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The company faced a non-conviction fine of $25,000 due to their failure

MMPX Pty Ltd, operating under the trading name Bowltiful, faced judgement in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 13 September after admitting to two infringements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The company copped a $25,000 fine, without conviction, owing to its failure to offer or sustain safe equipment devoid of any health risks.

In a noteworthy verdict in March 2024, the Geelong Magistrates’ Court imposed a fine of $12,500 without conviction on Bounce Australia Pty Ltd. The company had pleaded guilty to two charges of inadequately ensuring the health and safety of persons other than employees. The trial emphasised the vital role of work safety products such as