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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

SafeWork NSW has initiated an enquiry into a partial building structure failure at Burwood, recently. The issue rose following the collapse of a portion of a multi-level commercial establishment at 52-56 Railway Parade during scheduled demolition works yesterday around noon. This incident not only impacted the building section but also affected surrounding scaffolding. Emergency services

Throughout December 2024 and January 2025, a series of compliance checks will be implemented across Notified Displays in New South Wales by SafeWork NSW inspectors. With the festive season approaching, a stringent policy of zero tolerance towards unauthorised fireworks sales and usage will be enforced. SafeWork NSW serves as the licensing authority for the purchase,

Safe Work Australia is actively soliciting comments on the effectiveness of the ban against engineered stone, implemented on 1st July 2024. The objective of this prohibition was to shield workers from inhaling respirable crystalline silica. With WHS management systems like Bluesafe SWMS in play, we hope to augment work safety protocols. We wish to gain