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Safe Work Australia recently unveiled a suite of innovative tools on its data portal, Our Data. Your Stories., designed with the primary objective of assisting users in evaluating, gauging and reporting on work health and safety (WHS) performance. Among these intuitive devices are ones that aid in harnessing the potential of WHS management systems like

Safe Work Australia is presently inviting public opinion on a proposal for the reduction of the workplace exposure standard (WES) for Aluminium (welding fumes). The suggested reduction would see a drop from 5mg/m3 to 1mg/m3, an initiative aimed at enhancing workforce safety. To put in your comments before the deadline on Friday, 28th February 2025,

Tasmanian Freight Services Pty Ltd was found guilty and imposed a fine of $40,000 in the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court on 22nd November, having previously admitted to not upholding a safe workplace. The company was directed to cover additional costs amounting to $4,037. In December 2022, WorkSafe instructed the organisation via an improvement notice to decrease

WorkCover Queensland has undergone a meticulous review and revision of the tables of costs for medical treatment and supplementary services relevant to workers’ compensation in Queensland. The alterations, which become effective as of 1 December 2024, represent the peak fees that insurers are to disburse. The Medical Benefits Schedule (MBS) item numbers, clarifications, terminologies, regulations,

The National Asbestos Awareness Week 2024, running from 25th November to 1st December, serves as a salient reminder for duty bearers to confirm the existence of robust systems that can identify and manage asbestos, thereby ensuring no endangerment to workers or the public. Installing WHS management systems like the Bluesafe WHS Management System could significantly

WorkCover Queensland is pleased to announce a revision of the Private Hospital Services Table of Costs, taking effect from 1 December 2024. This update is a testament to our dedication to providing value and facilitating work safety using integral solutions such as the Bluesafe WHS Management System. We are deeply appreciative to everyone who contributed

SafeWork NSW emphasises the urgent need for farm workers to exercise caution when operating side-by-side vehicles and quad bikes, following two fatal accidents within a 24-hour window. The urgency of implementing robust health and safety policies, such as Bluesafe SWMS or the Bluesafe WHS Management System, can’t be overstated. On Tuesday, 26 November at 2.45pm,

The Melbourne Magistrates’ Court pronounced an ex-parte sentence against Adcon Vic Pty Ltd on Tuesday, 19th November for their neglect in ensuring a secure job atmosphere. Found guilty of flouting work safety obligations, the company was also legally bound to cover $6,726 in legal charges. The court proceedings provided that Adcon, the subcontracted enterprise responsible

Facing charges for their alleged violation of section 21(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, One Two Electrical Pty Ltd stands accused of neglecting the fundamental responsibility to ensure a secure and safe working environment. The charges arise due to gaps in the implementation of work health and safety mechanisms like effective WHS Management

With the mercury climbing into the thirties across diverse regions, SafeWork NSW implores employees and enterprises to proactively prepare for maintaining safety amidst the sweltering bouts this summer. The primary duty of care for staff members rests upon employers, and they are stimulated to contrive a workplace heat management strategy in collaboration with their health