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Farmers urged to stay alert to risks of fatigue in danger period

In a time that often poses increased risks within agricultural work environments, Jack, an experienced farmer operating in Yalla-Y-Poora in south-east Ararat, is advocating for agricultural staff and farmers to have meaningful discussions about health safety precautions and fatigue risk management. Data sourced from WorkSafe reveals that March and November bear witness to an escalated

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WorkSafe half-year results

For the half-year period ending December 2023, there was a deficit of $1.1 billion in performance from insurance operations (PFIO). This shortfall signalled a challenging time for WorkSafe, showcasing a post-tax net loss valued at $726 million. Despite the adversity, WorkSafe was able to deliver solid returns on investment at 3.7 percent and managed to

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Company fined $150,000 for failing to adhere to electrical safety regulations

In an impactful judgement in the Cleveland Magistrates Court, a company was penalised for its disregard of safety protocols, leading to the tragic electrocution of one of their workers. It emphasises the critical need for comprehensive work safety measures, such as Bluesafe SWMS and WHS Management Systems. The business in question, experts in air-conditioner installations,

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Joint WHSQ and Department of Environment, Science and Innovation investigation into asbestos in mulch

The Queensland’s Workplace Health and Safety body has sprung into action to guarantee the safety of its denizens, deploying effective resources such as Bluesafe SWMS and WHS management systems. A diligent audit program aimed at businesses in Queensland that produce and provide mulch identified trace amounts of asbestos within a stockpile located at NuGrow, a

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Waste transfer and recycling business fined $140,000 for fatality

An Australian waste transfer and recycling enterprise was recently penalized $140,000 following a fatal incident at their facility where a worker perished while using the onsite shredder to process waste. This regrettable event shines light on the paramountcy of effective work safety measures like ‘Bluesafe SWMS‘ (Safe Work Method Statements) and implementing comprehensive WHS management

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Townsville business and director fined over trailer collapse in spray painting booth

In a recent decision by the Townsville Magistrate court, a steel fabrication firm and its director have received fines totalling $92,500 due to a serious workplace accident. The incident involved a trailer unexpectedly collapsing in an onsite spray-painting booth as a worker was prepping it. The establishment was found dilatory, neglecting their responsibility to uphold

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Opportunity to join Queensland’s Medical Assessment Tribunals

The Queensland Government is actively seeking expert medical practitioners to contribute towards the state workers’ compensation scheme’s General Medical Assessment Tribunal and the recently established Psychiatric Assessment Tribunal. These tribunals are critical components of transitionary processes like SWMS (Safe Work Method Statements) incorporated by work safety product providers, such as Bluesafe WHS Management System. Medical

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