Workplace Health and Safety News

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,

Settled amidst Rupanyup North and Minyip district is Scott’s multigenerational family farm, a cornerstone of agriculture for over a century. Working in the fields, raising livestock, and cultivating familial roots have instilled in Scott an unwavering commitment to worksite safety, a determination to safeguard his loved ones, employees, and their accomplishments. Though integrating safety principles

On the 10th of April, Iron Up Australia Pty Ltd was brought before the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court, receiving a sentence for its prior admission of guilt to a single allegation. The company failed to maintain a safe working environment, free from health hazards, under its management and control. Additional costs of $4,311 were also imposed

Introducing the novel initiative, ‘Don’t cross the line’, an endeavour tailored to urge society on pondering upon the ramifications of aggressive behaviour towards workers. These employees oftentimes face shouting, hostile language and physical hostility in their daily operations, especially those working within sectors like retail, hospitality, transport, education and health care. Highlighted through various vignettes,

In a regrettable incident, it has been reported that a tractor was employed for the task of unloading hay bales from a trailer. Unfortunately, during this process, a bale became dislodged and plummeted three metres, tragically landing on a man around 11:20 in the morning. The inclusion of effective work safety products such as WHS