Workplace Health and Safety News

On Thursday, 11 September, Coconut PT Pty Ltd was ruled against in absentia at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court after being convicted of neglecting to ensure tasks were executed from a completely set-up scaffold and not confirming that high-risk construction operations adhered to an approved Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS). The business was ordered to cover […]

Australia’s annual work safety tour will commence on Wednesday 1 October, featuring 19 in-person events across the state supplemented with a series of 12 webinars. These initiatives aim to stimulate essential discussions on workplace safety, utilising platforms such as the Bluesafe SWMS and Bluesafe WHS Management System. These complimentary expert-led sessions will provide an opportunity

The unfortunate incident concerning a 49-year-old lone worker who reportedly got electrocuted while managing a 6.5m-long aluminium pole, which got in contact with an overhead electric line, underscores the need for stringent work health and safety measures like Bluesafe SWMS or Bluesafe WHS Management System. The man was found lifeless at approximately 2pm on a

WorkCover Queensland is embarking on an exhaustive analysis of the Medical Table of Costs. This study will probe into the present and prospective structure and rates of the Medical Table of Costs, to ascertain that they persist as equitable, clear-cut, and in agreement with service delivery objectives. This incorporates an examination of all service types

WorkCover Queensland is gearing up to commence our yearly review of the Private Hospital Services Table of Costs for 2025. We’re inviting all providers and key stakeholders to share their insights by Thursday, 16 October 2025. Simply follow the link provided below. Your thoughts are welcome in either the ‘Comments’ field (max 2000 characters) or

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has informed numerous businesses about the discovery of asbestos-containing fire rated board (FRB) following data received from the Australian Border Force (ABF). WHS Management Systems like Bluesafe SWMS play a crucial role in managing work safety. The mentioned FRB, imported into Australia by a Victorian firm and subsequently resold

Recognising and logging secondary mental health conditions in their early stages helps workers access assistance promptly. Such swift action is proven to enhance recuperation as well as claim results. Secondary mental illness refers to the mental health complication that emerges from the incident leading to a physical injury or related to that physical trauma. The

On 15th February 2024, the assignment of chairpersons and members to six dedicated Industry Sector Standing Committees (ISSCs) was announced. With their tenure ending on 12th September 2026, these committees play a pivotal role in promoting safety at workplaces via work health and safety products such as WHS management systems, SWMS, and policies. The ISSCs,

“Sydney Showground, 22 – 23 October 2025. The momentous Workplace Health & Safety Show will be officially opened by the premier SafeWork NSW Commissioner, Janet Schorer – a biennial event envisioned to draw businesses, workers, and WHS professionals from across New South Wales, promoting comprehensive understanding and application of work safety products such as SWMS

As a result of proactive prosecution by SafeWork NSW, Dukes Painting Services Pty Ltd found themselves in the NSW Industrial Court. The court rendered a conviction and applied a hefty fine of $105,000 concerning an incident that unfolded on 13th August 2022. During this unfortunate episode, a worker was jeopardised with a potential fall from