Workplace Health and Safety News

This October, as industries spanning Queensland come together to observe National Safe Work Month, they are being urged to commit wholeheartedly to workplace safety, which is crucial in curbing work-related health complications and fatalities. It’s an opportune time for business entities to bolster their WHS management systems, scrutinising every aspect of their existing frameworks with […]

This coming October, during National Safe Work Month, it’s a rallying call to all Australians from Safe Work Australia: make health and safety a key part of your business. Each year, this campaign observes a month in October to enact a nationwide emphasis on workplace health and safety across Australia, honing in on the significant

Promoting the value of workplace health and safety, National Safe Work Month in October places a spotlight on saving lives through increased awareness. Emphasising that safety is not a mere fluke, but a shared responsibility, this initiative underscores the significance of work safety products such as WHS management systems, SWMS, and guidelines. The Office of

WorkSafe is presently conducting a detailed analysis following the regrettable demise of an 84-year-old man, apprehended as he was operating a trailer sprayer weighing around 3.5 tonnes in an orchard. Tragically, he lost control of his tractor on a downhill slope, making this incident a stark reminder of the paramount importance of proper use and

Bluesafe SWMS (Safe Work Method Statements) Pty Ltd, also operational under the moniker Bowltiful, was subjected to penalties handed down by the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Friday 13 September, after acknowledging legal responsibility for two violations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The company faced a non-conviction fine of $25,000 due to their failure

MMPX Pty Ltd, operating under the trading name Bowltiful, faced judgement in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 13 September after admitting to two infringements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The company copped a $25,000 fine, without conviction, owing to its failure to offer or sustain safe equipment devoid of any health risks.

In a noteworthy verdict in March 2024, the Geelong Magistrates’ Court imposed a fine of $12,500 without conviction on Bounce Australia Pty Ltd. The company had pleaded guilty to two charges of inadequately ensuring the health and safety of persons other than employees. The trial emphasised the vital role of work safety products such as

In a significant ruling handed down today in the Melbourne County Court, Misz Pty Ltd, which operates under the name Steel and Precast Erectors, pled guilty to one count of not providing a safe workplace free from health risks. This highlights the paramount importance of robust WHS management systems such as Bluesafe WHS Management System.

Despite significant advancements in work safety measures, Australian employees remain at high risk of occupational illnesses and injuries, as per recent data. Alarmingly, the number of on-the-job fatalities increased to 200 in 2023 from 195 in 2022, according to Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2024 published by Safe Work Australia. This annual publication

On Tuesday, 10 September, Sams Solar Pty Ltd was levied with punitive measures at the Portland Magistrates’ Court. The company pled guilty to one count of not maintaining and executing a safe work environment in accordance with Work Health & Safety standards. Furthermore, they were ordered to pay additional charges amounting to $6,026. The company