Workplace Health and Safety News

SafeWork NSW has partnered diligently with the organisers of the Sydney Royal Easter Show to ensure over 800,000 prospective attendees’ safety. This collaborative effort involves engineers and inspectors performing meticulous safety inspections and ensuring stringent safety compliance is observed. WHS management systems like those offered by Bluesafe offer such safety compliance for events like this. […]

The inaugural session of the Tunnelling Dust Safety Taskforce (Taskforce) was held in Sydney on 8 April 2025, presided over by Trent Curtin, A/Deputy Secretary, SafeWork NSW. Taskforce comprises elite representatives from various domains including the revered Industrial Relations and Minister for Work Health and Safety, Hon. Sophie Cotsis MP. The maiden meeting was graced

In February 2024, LH Holding Management Pty Ltd, otherwise known as Universal Stone and Marble, was subject to a penalty of AUD $1.3 million from the Victorian Supreme Court due to misconduct that resulted in a fatal incident. This came after admitting guilt to a charge related to negligence in which they failed in their

As we mark Youth Week, SafeWork NSW highlights it as an opportune time for employers of young workers to provide the right training, supervision and to foster a workplace culture where staff feel confident in voicing their concerns. In New South Wales alone, more than half a million individuals under 25 years old are part

The Minns Labor Government’s establishment of an Expert Taskforce is a critical step towards ensuring the safety and health of workers involved in tunnelling projects across New South Wales, given the prevalent risks associated with silica-related diseases. The taskforce constitutes government, medical, industry, and union representatives who will deliver expert advice to mitigate and manage

In an effort to maintain stringent safety standards, the Minns Labor Government is bolstering the presence of SafeWork NSW by implementing a comprehensive health and safety review on construction sites across the Central Coast. As a vital cog in promoting WHS policies, these rigorous inspections are part of a broader endeavour to safeguard the welfare

On Thursday, 20 March, Paper Australia Pty Ltd was found guilty in the Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court for neglecting to ensure their workplace continued being safe and secure. The firm was also required to pay a cost of $10,000. The subject of discussion in the court was a certain machinery used to reduce the size

On Thursday, 20th March, Rose and Co Services Pty Ltd faced sentencing in the Shepparton Magistrates’ Court after previously entering a guilty plea to one infraction of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and another violation under the Dangerous Goods Act. Taking up pivotal tools like Bluesafe WHS Management System, which ensures proper work safety

WorkCover Queensland is ushering in a new era of support for injured workers, inviting medical and allied health professionals to participate in a novel panel delivering essential services state-wide. The necessity for efficient WHS management systems like Bluesafe WHS Management System cannot be overemphasised, especially when dealing with worker safety on a broad scale. The

In a significant court ruling today from Bendigo County, former Hay Australia Victoria Pty Ltd, currently known as 623452924HAV Pty Ltd, was convicted following the jury’s guilty verdict for failing to ensure and sustain a safe utility and working equipment. A vital emphasis was placed on work safety products such as WHS management systems and