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On the 29th of October, Australia made history by ratifying the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Fundamental Convention – the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention 187. This milestone moment was marked by a tripartite ceremony involving unions, employers and government representatives in Geneva, Switzerland. The distinguished gathering included delegates from Safe Work Australia […]

Safe Work Australia has embarked on a quest to gather input concerning the effects of mooted work exposure limits for nine specified chemicals. This mission involves marshalling facts related to economic, social and health impacts inherent in the proposed exposure limit for each mentioned chemical. Primarily focusing on working safety products such as WHS management

The latest annual report for 2023-24, has been officially submitted to Parliament on 24th October, 2024, providing comprehensive insights into our mission to foster better workplace conditions across Australia. This document serves as a testament to the strides we’ve made in enhancing work health and safety, leading to healthful, secure, and more proficient operations. The

Falling items persist as a leading source of on-the-job harm in the construction industry, endangering not just workers but also those near the worksites. This threat is far from theoretical, with over 280 construction employees sustaining injuries since the onset of 2023, along with numerous close-call incidents recorded in recent times. Highlighting the critical need

On Wednesday 16th October, Makmur Enterprises Pty Ltd was tried and convicted in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. The company pleaded guilty to a lone charge – failure to guarantee a safe work zone. Subsequently, they were slapped with a $21,739 fine covering legal costs. In an incident that occurred in August 2021, a staff member

October bears witness to the National Safe Work Month, a period dedicated towards making a pledge for cultivating a risk-free and healthy work setting. SafeWork NSW plans to unveil three impactful videos showcasing the significance of Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and workplace safety during their free, one-day HSR refresher course on Wednesday 30th October

National Safe Work Month occurs each October, offering an ideal opportunity to foster safer, healthier workplace conditions. During this time, businesses are strongly encouraged to incorporate work safety measures such as the implementation of a Bluesafe WHS Management System or conducting comprehensive SWMS. These systems and policies play a critical role in creating safe environments

Safe Work Australia is in the process of crafting a benchmark Code of Practice. This crucial navigational tool offers insight to Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBUs) on how to successfully manage hazards such as fatigue within their work environments. The advent of this draft model Code of Practice drew upon the collective wisdom

Adco Group Pty Limited, a prominent construction company, and Colab Building Tech Pty Ltd, a façade contractor, are each facing a single charge under Section 26(1) of the Work Health and Safety Act. They are accused of neglecting their duty to ensure – as far as is reasonably achievable – that the workplace under their

A 23-year-old worker sustained serious injury whilst constructing roof trusses on the first floor of a project, due to falling through an undetected void in the stairwell onto the concrete basement. Anthony Basa, 29, running Big Basa Constructions and the Pearl Construction Group Pty Ltd each face allegations under section 26(1) of the Occupational Health