Workplace Health and Safety News

SafeWork NSW is imploring both employers and employees to actively foster an ‘R U OK?‘ culture on a daily basis, rather than merely annually. The objective here is to establish workplaces that ensure not just physical safety but also psychological well-being. It’s common knowledge that the emphasis of numerous business proprietors has often been limited […]

It is currently under investigation as to how a 36-year-old worker came into a fatal accident involving a winch while setting up a casting mould. Reportedly, the metal bucket holding a chain unexpectedly detached from the top of a gantry, subsequently hitting him on the head. The tragic event marks as the 29th confirmed workplace

Safe Work Australia brings you an informative series of case studies, the first of which centres on recognising and handling psychosocial hazards in the retail environment. This inaugural case study incorporates lessons from actual scenarios to raise awareness about significant psychosocial risks faced by retail personnel. It navigates through efficacious strategies for safeguarding workplace health

Starting in Portland and wrapping up in Dandenong, the yearly health and safety awareness journey across workplaces will comprise 25 interactive sessions with experts imparting valuable information and recommendations. They will spotlight current trends and foster discussions around workplace safety incorporating WHS management systems like Bluesafe SWMS. The area-wide educational campaign will explore a range

Workplace Tragedy Highlights Need for Robust WHS Management Systems A sorrowful event unfolded recently, when a 27-year-old worker found himself in peril while addressing an equipment malfunction. This unfortunate occurrence underscores the significant role of effective work safety products such as WHS management systems and SWMS (Safe Work Method Statements) in the prevention of such

Safe Work Australia has launched the initial installment of a collection of case studies, focusing on the management of psychosocial hazards across varying industries. This premier case study delves into the retail environment, pinpointing notable psychosocial risks that retail workers routinely confront. Noteworthy strategies for managing health and safety risks in the workplace are detailed

WorkCover Queensland is set to begin its yearly examination of the Private Hospital Services Table of Costs for 2024-2025. This comprehensive review highlights the value of having robust work safety policies in place, such as those under the Bluesafe WHS Management System. We strongly invite our providers and vital stakeholders to share their perspectives by

Bluesafe SWMS is gearing up for WorkCover Queensland’s yearly evaluation of the Medical Table of Costs set for the year 2024-2025. This thorough examination is integral, ensuring that all relevant areas within the spectrum of work health and safety are attended to meticulously. Acknowledging the importance of exhaustive WHS management systems like those provided by

Performing rooftop solar installations carries noteworthy work health and safety hazards, such as working at elevated heights, objects plummeting from above, enduring heat stress, and handling electrical components. These demand meticulous application of work safety products including WHS management systems, SWMS, and other vital policies to adequately manage these risks. Safe Work Australia has thoughtfully

D&A Martin Transport Pty Ltd faced prosecution in the Melbourne County Court today, having been found guilty for the neglect of providing and upkeeping equipment that was both safe and posed no health hazards. They highlighted their failure to appropriately utilise work safety products such as WHS management systems or Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS),