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The 31-year-old individual is facing a singular charge under section 26(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The accusation involves his failure to sustain a safe workplace without health risks, properly managed or controlled under their given responsibility. WorkSafe advocates the application of WHS management systems like Bluesafe SWMS, to maintain an optimised, safe […]

Bluesafe Solutions Pty Ltd was given a conviction in the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday after being proven guilty over two charges tied to their failure to provide and maintain equipment that was risk-free and safe for use. An additional penalty of $4,941 was implemented against the company for associated costs. In an incident that

Manhari International Pty Ltd faced severe penalties in Sunshine Magistrate’s Court the previous Friday, after acknowledging two breaches of failure in ensuring a risk-free, secure workplace under their supervision. Without conviction, the company faced a significant fine and was instructed to settle costs amounting to $4,132. In a noteworthy incident from August 2021, an independent

On 3rd April, Build Tech Hoardings Pty Ltd was held accountable in the Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court for failing to safeguard those other than employees from risks to their health and safety. This breach resulted in a fine, executed without conviction, while also necessitating payment of $4132 in costs. Build Tech Hoardings found themselves contracted to

Today, Orica Australia Pty Ltd was given a significant penalty by the District Court of NSW with $1.2 million following legal action by SafeWork NSW. The company stood trial after it became apparent that for many years, two employees had been exposed to the perilous impacts of cobalt dust—a potent respiratory sensitising agent attributed to

As representatives of workplace regulators, SafeWork NSW is partaking in the 2024 International Day of Mourning event organised by Unions NSW. This day provides an occasion for us to honour those tragically affected by incidents in their workplace — whether they were grievously injured, fell ill or lost their lives. According to statistics furnished by

Visy Board Pty Limited (Visy) has been handed a hefty fine of $375,000 by the NSW District Court subsequent to an unfortunate incident on their grounds where one of their employees suffered severe crush injuries to his left ankle. According to the presiding court, the risk of harm in the circumstances was glaringly evident. This

The freshly released ‘Workers’ Compensation Arrangements in Australia and New Zealand 2023′ comparative report is now available for consumption. Published every two years, this valuable document delivers insights into how workers’ compensation agreements function across various jurisdictions within Australia and New Zealand. The report shines a spotlight on the distinct aspects that set apart Australian

28 April is recognised globally as both World Day for Safety and Health and Workers’ Memorial Day. In an international context, Australian workplaces typically showcase positive outcomes in relation to WHS (Work Health and Safety), thanks to tools like the Bluesafe WHS Management System. However, tragic incidents involving fatalities and life-altering injuries are still a

Health and Safety Ministers in the field of work have endorsed the updated WEL list along with a streamlined shift duration slated to end on 30th November 2026. The conception of this change arose post extensive efforts and consultation for the revision of Workplace exposure standards pertaining to airborne contaminants, widely known as WES. In