Workplace Health and Safety News

On Wednesday, 24th of April, at the Echuca Magistrates’ Court, 57-year-old Simon Stott faced sentencing after acknowledging his guilt on a charge related to dishonest accrual of financial gain through false pretences. Mr. Stott was also mandated to bear costs totalling $2000. The court proceedings revealed that Stott had been engaged in an interstate truck […]

This exciting competition, facilitated in collaboration with AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria, offers an exceptional avenue for farmers and their local clubs to clinch safety upgrades worth over $20,000 through the implementation of robust work safety products like WHS management systems, SWMS, and policies. Candidates have a likely shot at acquiring $10,000 reserved for farm

The Geelong Magistrates’ Court handed down a verdict on Monday, 22 April, convicting New Switch Electrical Pty Ltd of three counts of not ensuring or sustaining a safe work environment under the notable Bluesafe WHS Management System. Apart from the sentence, the firm was also ordered to cover $3959 in charges. In an incident observed

The Melbourne County Court handed down a sentence to Elastomers Pty Ltd last Friday, after the company pleaded guilty to one count of failing to deliver a safe working environment and equipment that minimised health risks to its workers. This case is a stark reminder of the need for businesses to consider work safety products

The Banyule City Council appeared in the Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court and was charged with failing to submit a worker’s compensation claim to WorkSafe within the requisite 10-day timeframe. Following a guilty plea, the council received a 12-month adjourned undertaking sans conviction, along with fines totalling $4,000. An early childhood educator at the council’s Heidelberg West

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