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In a landmark ruling, the NSW District Court has imposed a hefty penalty of $400,000 on Sydney-based BI Australia Pty Ltd. This case was following a breach of section 32 under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act NSW 2011. The company was prosecuted by SafeWork NSW after a heavy machinery incident on 11th February

In a recent case overseen by the NSW District Court, Custom Bus Group Pty Ltd was sentenced to pay a hefty fine of $170,000 owing to proceedings initiated by SafeWork NSW. The prosecution came in response to an unfortunate incident on 2nd May 2022, where a forklift under the control of an unlicensed worker tipped

National Safe Work Month has arrived, shining a spotlight on Work Health and Safety (WHS) across Australian workplaces. It is essential for every employer to prioritise creating an environment that promotes safe and healthy work. This year’s theme, ‘Safety: Every Job, Every Day,’ reinforces the importance of safety across all work environments, regardless of industry

Safe Work Australia has recently launched a range of resources designed to augment its newly instigated Model Code of Practice for managing the perils tied with respirable crystalline silica in workplaces. These useful tools are meant not only to inform but also to ensure the safety and health of those employees who engage with silica-containing

Safe Work Australia has released an enlightening piece delving into the disparities in work health and safety results across Australia’s metropolitan, regional, and far-flung locations. The investigative article leverages pertinent data from nationwide workers’ compensation claims to shed light on diverse rates of worker injuries and illness prevalent across these regions. Key gleanings encapsulate: The

Safe Work Australia is thrilled to introduce a fresh hub and interactive dashboards for the Beta Occupational Hazards Dataset (BOHD) found on our enlightening data website, Our Data. Your Stories. The established BOHD brings about pioneering data to investigate the essence of different jobs and their hazard exposures. Utilizing these updated dashboards allows users to

A Fresh Update on the Guidance for Managing WHS Risks Linked to Battery Installation Safe Work Australia has enhanced their Guide that primarily focuses on managing risks tied to rooftop solar installation work, now integrating tailored advice for controlling the Work Health and Safety (WHS) perils associated with battery installations. A notable focus is acknowledged

Safe Work Australia has recently introduced a modernised model Code of Practice for handling respirable crystalline silica-related risks in various workplaces. This newly implemented code aims to provide proactive protection for workers frequently exposed to silica. Exposure to respirable crystalline silica, often referred to as silica dust, can lead to severe health issues like silicosis

Today, in the Melbourne County Court, Big Basa Constructions’ sole trader, aged 29, was ordered without conviction after acknowledging his failure to ensure that his workplace was safe and risk-free. He received a penalty of $10,000 fine and 100 hours of community service. It was reported that he employed a young worker of 23 years

SafeWork NSW is presently conducting focused compliance audits on Central Coast construction sites. The inspectors are directing their attention on SafeWork NSW’s regulatory priorities and hazards that pose the most significant danger to workers, especially on construction sites. Inspectors will be physically present on these worksites checking the use of safety products like Bluesafe SWMS