Workplace Health and Safety News

In December 2024, Class Plastics (Aust) Pty Ltd found themselves facing a fine of $40,000 without conviction in the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court. Their offense? Pleading guilty to a single charge: failing in their responsibility to maintain and manage plant facilities considered safe and posing no risks to health. As a Work Health and Safety Officer, […]

Settled amidst Rupanyup North and Minyip district is Scott’s multigenerational family farm, a cornerstone of agriculture for over a century. Working in the fields, raising livestock, and cultivating familial roots have instilled in Scott an unwavering commitment to worksite safety, a determination to safeguard his loved ones, employees, and their accomplishments. Though integrating safety principles

On the 10th of April, Iron Up Australia Pty Ltd was brought before the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court, receiving a sentence for its prior admission of guilt to a single allegation. The company failed to maintain a safe working environment, free from health hazards, under its management and control. Additional costs of $4,311 were also imposed

Introducing the novel initiative, ‘Don’t cross the line’, an endeavour tailored to urge society on pondering upon the ramifications of aggressive behaviour towards workers. These employees oftentimes face shouting, hostile language and physical hostility in their daily operations, especially those working within sectors like retail, hospitality, transport, education and health care. Highlighted through various vignettes,

In a regrettable incident, it has been reported that a tractor was employed for the task of unloading hay bales from a trailer. Unfortunately, during this process, a bale became dislodged and plummeted three metres, tragically landing on a man around 11:20 in the morning. The inclusion of effective work safety products such as WHS

SafeWork NSW has partnered diligently with the organisers of the Sydney Royal Easter Show to ensure over 800,000 prospective attendees’ safety. This collaborative effort involves engineers and inspectors performing meticulous safety inspections and ensuring stringent safety compliance is observed. WHS management systems like those offered by Bluesafe offer such safety compliance for events like this.

The inaugural session of the Tunnelling Dust Safety Taskforce (Taskforce) was held in Sydney on 8 April 2025, presided over by Trent Curtin, A/Deputy Secretary, SafeWork NSW. Taskforce comprises elite representatives from various domains including the revered Industrial Relations and Minister for Work Health and Safety, Hon. Sophie Cotsis MP. The maiden meeting was graced

In February 2024, LH Holding Management Pty Ltd, otherwise known as Universal Stone and Marble, was subject to a penalty of AUD $1.3 million from the Victorian Supreme Court due to misconduct that resulted in a fatal incident. This came after admitting guilt to a charge related to negligence in which they failed in their

As we mark Youth Week, SafeWork NSW highlights it as an opportune time for employers of young workers to provide the right training, supervision and to foster a workplace culture where staff feel confident in voicing their concerns. In New South Wales alone, more than half a million individuals under 25 years old are part

The Minns Labor Government’s establishment of an Expert Taskforce is a critical step towards ensuring the safety and health of workers involved in tunnelling projects across New South Wales, given the prevalent risks associated with silica-related diseases. The taskforce constitutes government, medical, industry, and union representatives who will deliver expert advice to mitigate and manage