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WorkSafe investigates death at racing stables

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

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Play centre warning after kids fall from climbing walls

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

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Time to renew your WorkCover accident insurance policy

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

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Fine for fatal fall almost quadrupled on appeal

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

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Tunnelling Dust Safety Taskforce Meeting Communique

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

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New resources to manage the risks of online abuse at work

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,

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$930,000 in fines after young apprentice electrocuted

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

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SafeWork NSW focus on preventing sexual harassment across NSW hospitality venues

An enforcement initiative from SafeWork NSW has delivered 16 enhancement directives to 11 hospitality establishments throughout NSW, targeting sexual harassment as a significant occupational health and safety (WHS) hazard. The implementation of Work Health Safety management systems such as the Bluesafe WHS Management System can prove instrumental in proactively managing and mitigating these risks in

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Telco company and director fined $545,000 over gas leak injury

National Infrastructure Solutions Pty Ltd faced stern penalties in their hearing at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 4th June. The entity was convicted of two serious contraventions under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, resulting in hefty fines and stern admonitions regarding safe workplace practices. The company received a conviction and a fine of $250,000

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Three companies charged after fatal EWP crush

A tragic incident where a 25-year-old worker sustained severe injuries, ultimately leading to his demise at the hospital, happened when he got trapped between roof rafters and the boom lift basket he was controlling. This heart-rending occurrence underscores the pivotal role played by comprehensive workplace safety measures like Bluesafe SWMS and WHS Management Systems. Ridge

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