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Bluesafe WHS Management System can cite the unfortunate case of Blisspell Pty Ltd, also known as Toy Networx: an organisation found in breach of fundamental work safety requirements. In May 2023, following an ex-parte hearing at the Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court, Blisspell was held guilty for failing to ensure a safe and risk-free work environment. Following […]

A tragic incident occurred when a 26-year-old male found himself pinned against a post and building wall on Hosier Lane due to an inadvertent advancement of a rubbish truck. The company involved, Beyond AG Pty Ltd which trades as Bardee, is facing serious legal charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The accusations include

In conjunction with AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria, the contest offers participants the opportunity to win $10,000 for safety enhancements on their farms and an additional $10,000 for safety renovations or repairs at their rural football netball clubs. The quest to find Footy’s Preferred Farmer was formally initiated by WorkSafe CEO, Ash West, at the

The Safety Learning Network initiative, which includes 26 participating farms, has made impressive strides in promoting workplace health and safety. They’ve enhanced their training and induction processes with advanced measures such as practical safety videos and Quick Response (QR) codes. These achievements have been funded by WorkSafe and guided by thought leaders from the Velisha

SafeWork NSW is actively encouraging those in flood-damaged areas to stay vigilant for potential hazards as they return to the workplace and begin the clean-up process. It’s essential to be aware of risks like polluted water, shattered glass, rubble, compromised electrical setups and asbestos that those returning to flooded workplaces may face. Prominent hazards comprise

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