Workplace Health and Safety News

The recent data from 2023 has indicated that fatal workplace injuries have resulted in the distressing loss of 200 Australian workers, alongside an alarming 139,000 claims of serious injuries and illnesses made for worker’s compensation. Despite seeing a considerable decline over the preceding ten years, these figures only serve to emphasise how crucial it is […]

This year, extensive probes are being conducted into 18 fall-risk-related issues that could potentially result in criminal charges. Additionally, formal cautionary letters have been dispatched to 21 businesses; these will be called to account if additional violations are identified. This follows the accruement of over $1.65 million in court-imposed fines, commitments and expenses by 36

The Australian nursing, care and support workforce can navigate work safety risks more competently with the release of a revamped Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) profile. This industry-specific report, curated by Safe Work Australia utilising both the National Dataset for Compensation-based Statistics and ABS Census data to provide accurate insights, is now available. This new

The New South Wales (NSW) Government is revolutionizing the process of obtaining a High-Risk Work Licence for construction workers, manufacturers, and factory operators. Emphasising on digital convenience, it’s aimed at saving them time and resources. The integral Bluesafe SWMS (Safe Work Method Statements) that are part and parcel of such licences, can now be applied

Released in December, our data website ‘Our Data. Your Stories.’ now features newly updated tools for reporting data that have superseded the previous Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) calculator. These enhancements have been a result of comprehensive consultations undertaken by Safe Work Australia to redefine methods for assessing, measuring, and reporting data on WHS

Fienza Pty Ltd has been indicted with a solo infraction under the provision 319Y(b) of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. This is for allegedly permitting or directing a worker under their supervision to carry out an engineered stone procedure. The purported incident took place in July 2024 when Fienza permitted or directed a staff

The unfortunate incident involves a sole trader believed to be working underneath a truck linked to a trailer. Tragedy struck when the truck unexpectedly rolled backwards, resulting in him being crushed and dragged approximately 40 metres before being discovered at around 10:20 am. The case is now under investigation by WorkSafe. This distressing occurrence marks

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