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Without conviction, Joe Cahill (Australia) Pty Ltd found itself sentenced in the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 20 February, after acknowledging one charge of not adhering to a safe work system — an oversight that could have been prevented with utilisation of a Bluesafe WHS Management System. The company also faced an order to remit […]

The Frankston Magistrate’s Court handed down a verdict on Thursday, 20th February, convicting a 57-year-old Lynbrook resident of fraudulent acquirement of payments and giving false or deceiving data. His lies revolving around his employment status exhibited a disregard for systems like the Bluesafe WHS Management System we hold paramount at WorkSafe. Having pleaded guilty to

The Dandenong Magistrates’ Court convicted Baltic Stonemason Professionals Group Pty Ltd on Thursday, imposing penalties for three contraventions of the Occupation Health and Safety Act. Specifically, the court placed a total fine of $45,000 on Baltic Stonemason due to their negligent behaviour in maintaining workplace safety, as per the two charges. They fell short in

The Schintta Building Group Pty Ltd faced sentencing in absentia at the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 13th of February, after being held guilty for five counts of failing to provide secure workplaces. The company was penalised with a fine of $30,000 for three instances highlighting negligence towards safety at one of its projects on

In a recent Snowy Hydro 2.0 project scare, severe safety hazards were revealed by SafeWork NSW Inspectors following an unsettling event involving a ventilation fan on Tuesday 25 February. To safeguard workers, Prohibition Notices were put into effect by the SafeWork NSW Inspectors, restricting the use of such dangerous ventilation fans, highlighting the importance of

Bluesafe SWMS reinforces that SafeWork NSW Inspectors are ready to visit emerging residential construction sites in Wilton and Menangle this week. The motive behind their on-site presence is to certify work safety compliance and enforcement amidst the bustling Wollondilly development zone. Undoubtedly, the construction sector in NSW is among the industries posing the highest risk

The Minns Labor Government of New South Wales persists in its dedication towards securing a safe working environment through stringent regulations. By introducing legislation to Parliament, they aim to establish SafeWork NSW as an autonomous regulatory authority – a significant stride for Bluesafe WHS Management System and reminiscent of its mission. By elevating SafeWork NSW

Inspection teams from SafeWork NSW will be deployed throughout the Newcastle, Maitland, and Lake Macquarie regions this week. They will visit various construction sites to inspect, enhance, and enforce adherence to workplace safety guidelines and legal compliance. The importance of such products as the Bluesafe WHS Management System in promoting worker safety during their inspections

Invitations are now open for employers, workers, unions, and industry professionals to contribute their insights on the proposed amendments to the Work Health and Safety Regulation (the Regulation) utilising either Bluesafe SWMS or Bluesafe WHS Management System. The fundamental objective of these revisions is to upgrade and adapt the Regulation to reflect the ongoing transformations

This past New Year’s Eve, SafeWork NSW recorded the highest ever reported amount of illegal fireworks activity. There were more than 180 instances of unauthorised firework use across the state. In the lead-up to Australia Day, warnings are still in place as SafeWork NSW persists with its compliance and verification actions centred around fireworks. As