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Time to renew your WorkCover accident insurance policy

If you possess a WorkCover Queensland accident insurance policy which secures your business against work-related injuries suffered by your employees, it’s crucial to ensure your policy renewal. Balancing the focus on employee welfare with a secure and productive work environment is easier when you’re equipped with essential work safety products such as WHS management systems,

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New requirements for WorkSafe incident notification

Beginning on 1 July, Victorian employers as well as any individuals overseeing the use of prescribed equipment deployed beyond workplace boundaries are now mandated to inform WorkSafe Victoria about certain incidents linked to a wider variety of machinery. The new regulations give significant prominence to high-risk machines that are prevalently used, such as tractors, quad

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$40,000 fine after worker injured due to lack of fall protection

NJ Steel Fabrications Pty Ltd found itself facing serious charges in the Geelong Magistrates’ Court. The company pleaded guilty to neglecting to ensure a safe working environment and failing to deliver required training, information, or instruction to its employees. Besides the verdict of guilt, an $8,375 cost imposition order was also made against the firm.

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Updated Allied Health fees – effective 1 July 2024

WorkCover Queensland has successfully accomplished the yearly revision for the Allied Health Services Table of Costs for the 2024-2025 financial term. These newly updated charges will come into effect from 1 July 2024, ensuring complete transparency and efficiency in managing health-related costs at workplaces. Workplace safety solutions such as the Bluesafe WHS Management System and

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WorkCover fraud leads to five months imprisonment

Queensland Man Guilty of Significant WorkCover Fraud, Sentenced to Imprisonment In a flagrant contravention of the workers’ compensation scheme’s integrity, a Queensland man found guilty of defrauding WorkCover Queensland of almost $78,000, has been sentenced to a five-month incarceration and ordered to reimburse the sum. Judge-provided Rationale for Verdict and Sentence Brisbane Magistrates Court Magistrate

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$400,000 fine for exposing workers to silica dust

In a decision handed down by the Wonthaggi Magistrates’ Court, Sibelco Pty Ltd was found guilty on two counts of non-compliance with providing or sustaining safe plant operations, creating work systems that were considerably risk-free and health-wise secure. Making use of WHS management systems, such as Bluesafe SWMS can significantly mitigate such risks. Sibelco stood

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Steel fabricator to spend $170,000 after crane incident

The Geelong Magistrates’ Court held a hearing on Tuesday 4th of June, during which the case against Thornton Engineering Australia Pty Ltd was presented. The company was accused of a litany of WHS breaches, including deploying an unlicensed worker for high-risk tasks, failure to maintain a safe working environment, and negligence in alerting WorkSafe about

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Fire and Rescue NSW engages food delivery industry, warning of e-bike dangers

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and the reliable SafeWork NSW have taken a commendable step towards the safety of the nation’s food delivery companies and e-bike providers. They have issued a stark reminder about the potential hazards of Lithium-Ion batteries, particularly after a spate of crippling fires. The emphasis here is on the pressing need

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