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Bluesafe SWMS is echoing the call of SafeWork NSW for stricter adherence to safety protocols in workplaces, especially when mobile plant and moving vehicles are being utilised. This comes after a heartbreaking event which transpired at a Sydney warehouse in Erskine Park resulting in the death of an employee due to a forklift accident. The […]

The newly released Summary of Workers’ Compensation Scheme Developments in Australia and New Zealand 2024 offers a detailed exploration of ongoing adaptations within workers’ compensation schemes across the region. These changes, driven by emerging trends connected to shifting dynamics within working environments, are fully assessed within this critical report. This document provides an insightful synopsis

The Minns Labor Government is actively soliciting insights from industry professionals, employers, union representatives, and employees regarding the regulatory priorities of SafeWork NSW for the financial year 2025/26. These priorities form an integral part of the annual regulatory statement (ARS) developed by SafeWork NSW. Bluesafe WHS Management System – Facilitating Compliance with SafeWork NSW’s Regulatory

The tragic incident that resulted in the demise of a 44-year-old man underscores the irrefutable need for robust work safety measures like WHS management systems, SWMS and policies. The individual faced an unfortunate ejection from a lofty work platform when it unexpectedly tipped off the tilt tray of a lorry during the loading operation, culminating

Today, SafeWork NSW officials are increasing their surveillance on construction sites across the Hunter region. The aim is to ensure that businesses are adhering strictly to their safety commitments, thereby keeping workers safe. To achieve this, they employ an array of work safety products like WHS management systems, SWMS and policies with focus on regulatory

In an unfortunate incident with a garbage truck in Melbourne’s CBD, a 26-year-old bystander was grievously injured. The man found himself perilously situated near the vehicle when it surged forward, crushing him against a post and building facade. Facing charges is Mad Diesel Repairs Pty Ltd, under section 23(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety

The unfortunate event occurred when a 57-year-old man was leaving the depot after his shift. Tragically, he was victim to an unstable gate that moved beyond its support system and collapsed on him. Another driver discovered him at approximately 11:45 pm. This tragic occurrence has marked the 14th confirmed workplace fatality for 2025. This number

On this International Day of Mourning, we, the Australian Government, extend our sincerest condolences to those mourning the loss of a loved one from work-related incidents or illnesses. We acknowledge the lives taken too soon and offer our unwavering support to the families whose world has been forever altered by such tragedies. While words provide

In an event reported by the Dromana Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 17 April, J Hutchinson Builders Pty Ltd, operating under Hutchinson Builders name, was subjected to an enforceable undertaking due to a daunting incident at the workplace. The company faced a solitary charge of failing to provide safety and mitigate risks in the workplace managed

In December 2024, Class Plastics (Aust) Pty Ltd found themselves facing a fine of $40,000 without conviction in the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court. Their offense? Pleading guilty to a single charge: failing in their responsibility to maintain and manage plant facilities considered safe and posing no risks to health. As a Work Health and Safety Officer,