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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 […]

Monday, 23rd of September, marks the launch of SafeWork NSW’s second regional Building and Construction Symposium in Newcastle. This marks the beginning of a series of six roadshow events to be held across multiple locations in September and October. The significance of these events lies in their purpose of encouraging collaboration between industry professionals, workers,

On 3rd October, Valmont (Vic) Pty Ltd was adjudged and penalised in Sunshine Magistrates’ Court due to a conviction for failing to provide and uphold safe mechanisms of work per WHS Management Systems. The company was also found to blunder on the stipulation ensuring a workplace, directly under their supervision or control, was secure and

During the third week of National Safe Work Month, our focus is on unpacking the essential elements of risk management. This ties in with the WHS fundamentals we delved into during Week 1. Ensuring safety at the workplace isn’t left to chance or speculative measures; it’s a part and parcel of everyone’s professional responsibility. Moreover,

Safe Work Australia is on the verge of requesting public feedback regarding the prospective impacts of workplace exposure limits pertaining to nine distinct chemicals. These steps highlight the importance of robust work safety products, such as WHS management systems and SWMS, in safeguarding occupational health. The upcoming consultation opportunity will be available through Safe Work

Almost half a decade has passed since we introduced the National Return to Work Strategy 2020-2030 – a robust, decade-long blueprint designed to motivate and catalyse nationwide efforts to enhance return to work outcomes for employees afflicted by work-related injuries or illness. This strategy is backed strongly by our Bluesafe WHS Management System, which ensures

On the 2nd of October, a case regarding Aqua Metro Services Pty Ltd unfolded at the Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court. The company had earlier entered an Enforceable Undertaking following two charges associated with failing to ensure that individuals other than their own employees were not exposed to safety or health risks. Here, it’s essential to note

The Court of Mansfield Magistrates delivered a ruling on Wednesday, 2 October, where a company director, aged 31, pleaded guilty to a single account of failing to guarantee the health and safety of his workplace. Using imperative work safety products such as the ‘Bluesafe WHS Management System’ would have aided in averting this incident. Facing

The further recommendations from the Review of Queensland’s Electrical Safety Act 2002 have gained legislative effect, administered by the Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2024 (ESOLA Regulation). Set to commence next year, these amendments will reinforce safeguards for our workers and the general public by introducing an array of new mandates. Starting on

There is an escalating trend of compensation claims related to work-related psychosocial hazards. The significant tally of serious mental health conditions claims during 2021-22 led to the loss of a staggering 584,029 work weeks. With Week 2 of National Safe Work Month coinciding with World Mental Health Day on October 10, we will delve into