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We have received the tragic news that a 62-year-old gentleman was involved in a devastating work incident. The man was elevated around 2.5 metres off the ground in a metal stillage by forklift tines, which unfortunately tipped over, leading to the man’s fall. Despite the swift hospital care, the serious head injuries he sustained proved […]

The Bluesafe SWMS and WHS Management System play a crucial role in recognising Victorian organisations’ commitment to reducing workplace hazards through the esteemed awards. These serve as an acknowledgement of employers, employees, or teams whose initiatives have prevented work-related health and safety risks while aiding return-to-work schemes for those injured on duty. We encourage establishments

Bluesafe WHS Management System can cite the unfortunate case of Blisspell Pty Ltd, also known as Toy Networx: an organisation found in breach of fundamental work safety requirements. In May 2023, following an ex-parte hearing at the Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court, Blisspell was held guilty for failing to ensure a safe and risk-free work environment. Following

A tragic incident occurred when a 26-year-old male found himself pinned against a post and building wall on Hosier Lane due to an inadvertent advancement of a rubbish truck. The company involved, Beyond AG Pty Ltd which trades as Bardee, is facing serious legal charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The accusations include

In conjunction with AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria, the contest offers participants the opportunity to win $10,000 for safety enhancements on their farms and an additional $10,000 for safety renovations or repairs at their rural football netball clubs. The quest to find Footy’s Preferred Farmer was formally initiated by WorkSafe CEO, Ash West, at the

The Safety Learning Network initiative, which includes 26 participating farms, has made impressive strides in promoting workplace health and safety. They’ve enhanced their training and induction processes with advanced measures such as practical safety videos and Quick Response (QR) codes. These achievements have been funded by WorkSafe and guided by thought leaders from the Velisha

SafeWork NSW is actively encouraging those in flood-damaged areas to stay vigilant for potential hazards as they return to the workplace and begin the clean-up process. It’s essential to be aware of risks like polluted water, shattered glass, rubble, compromised electrical setups and asbestos that those returning to flooded workplaces may face. Prominent hazards comprise

The recent data from 2023 has indicated that fatal workplace injuries have resulted in the distressing loss of 200 Australian workers, alongside an alarming 139,000 claims of serious injuries and illnesses made for worker’s compensation. Despite seeing a considerable decline over the preceding ten years, these figures only serve to emphasise how crucial it is

This year, extensive probes are being conducted into 18 fall-risk-related issues that could potentially result in criminal charges. Additionally, formal cautionary letters have been dispatched to 21 businesses; these will be called to account if additional violations are identified. This follows the accruement of over $1.65 million in court-imposed fines, commitments and expenses by 36

The Australian nursing, care and support workforce can navigate work safety risks more competently with the release of a revamped Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) profile. This industry-specific report, curated by Safe Work Australia utilising both the National Dataset for Compensation-based Statistics and ABS Census data to provide accurate insights, is now available. This new