Workplace Health and Safety News

The Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court found Robinson’s Unloading Pty Ltd culpable on Friday, 2 August for not fostering a risk-free workplace environment and ensuring systematic health and safety procedures. The court verdict came without conviction, instead imposing a Good Behaviour Bond for 12 months, coupled with a $40,000 court fund payment and further costs of $6,139. […]

The Queensland Government is in the process of revising both the Safety in Recreational Water Activities Regulation (Regulation) and the Recreational Diving, Recreational Technical Diving and Snorkelling Code of Practice (Code of Practice). The aim is to uphold the stringent safety standards integral to Queensland’s thriving snorkelling and diving sector. Implementing strategic measures to mitigate

On the 23rd of July, the Werribee Magistrates’ Court disclosed that a company referred to as Newcold Melbourne No.2 Pty Ltd had engaged in an Enforceable Undertaking while addressing charges for neglecting to supply and uphold safe plant conditions, establish a secure working system, and provision of crucial instructions, training, and supervision. Highlighting the importance

SafeWork NSW is arranging an event titled ‘Chat and Create’ in Broken Hill, aiming at empowering women in the farming sector. This no-cost gathering seeks to foster connections amongst agrarian businesses and workers, offering a platform where they can exchange insights about elevating safety standards on farms. Promoting the significance of occupational health and safety

In the month of August, recognised as Tradie Health Month, SafeWork NSW emphasises the importance for tradespeople to revisit and voice any concerns related to their work health and safety (WHS). This provides an opportunity for them to incorporate essential work safety products like WHS management systems, Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), and policies to

Commercial premises owners corporations have received a stern warning following a successful prosecution by SafeWork NSW against a corporation that failed to rectify a defective gate, ultimately leading to the demise of an employee. This represents the inaugural case of an owner’s corporation at an industrial complex being convicted for such an offence under the

Ski slopes in New South Wales are undergoing stringent mid-season evaluations this week, courtesy of SafeWork NSW inspectors. These checks aim to guarantee that both employees and visitors alike experience utmost safety amidst their winter activities. The assessments underscore the key role of work safety protocols and tools such as WHS management systems, SWMS, and

With the recent decriminalisation of sex work in Queensland, all sex workers and sex work businesses have now been incorporated into the scope of work health and safety legislation. This signifies a significant improvement in the rights, safety, and working conditions of sex workers. Rules such as the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, Work

Australian construction firm L.U. Simon Builders Pty Ltd faced a fine of $25,000 without conviction and was ordered to pay costs of $5,461 by the Melbourne Magistrate’s Court in June, following an early admission of guilt for failing to safeguard the health and wellbeing of its workforce through maintaining a risk-free environment. There are proven

In the previous month, Bluesafe WHS Management System accredited Silica Field Team from WorkSafe inspected 52 industry environments. This led to the serving of 25 compliance warnings and more than 65 samples, suspected to be engineered stone along with porcelain and sintered stone labelled products, were seized for silica and resin content assessment. By implementing