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In an unfortunate incident on 21 May 2021, Cooper Onyett, a Year 2 pupil of Merrivale Primary School, met a fatal encounter while swimming at the Belfast Aquatics Community Pool and Fitness Centre. The Port Fairy Community Pool Management Group Inc., along with the Department of Education were subsequently charged and convicted in Warrnambool County […]

Saferoads Pty Ltd, known as Road Safety Rentals, faced penalty on Friday in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, for contravening two sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The court imposed a hefty fine of $425,000 for not safeguarding the people other than their employees from potential health or safety risks. Additionally, the company was

The focal point for 2024 is decided: Safety is everyone’s business. This motif encapsulates the essence of a secure and healthy work setting as an inherent mechanism and right that spans all sectors and occupations. It underscores the commercial benefits derived from dedication towards safer work environments. Weekly subjects Each week, during National Safe Work

The latest version of the ‘Safe Work Australia Quarterly News Update’ for May is now accessible. Going by our tradition, this quarterly News Update highlights the undertakings of Safe Work Australia and imparts knowledge from our Agency specialists. Our present issue covers an array of topics related to work safety products with an emphasis on

Uniroll Roofing Pty Ltd faced sentencing in Warrnambool Magistrates’ Court on the 16th of May, after admitting to inadequacies in providing and maintaining a safe work environment, and falling short of imparting requisite information, instruction, or training to their workers. In addition to the penalty, the court also obligated the company to bear costs amounting

The recently issued guidance delivers actionable advice to employers on the safe utilisation and upkeep of forklifts, underlining the importance of isolating forklifts from pedestrian workers on the ground. Data collected by WorkSafe reveals that, on average, over one employee in Victoria suffers severe injuries every week due to incidents involving contact with forklifts or

The New South Wales Government recently initiated a scheme to assist employers with the management of psychosocial hazards, aiming to safeguard workers from potential psychological harms. The SafeWork NSW Psychological Health and Safety Strategy 2024-2026 elucidates how the occupational regulator intends to aid businesses in risk management and ensuring compliance with their responsibility to protect

New Regulations Implemented by Victorian Authorities Beginning 1st July, Victorian employers are decisively prohibited from being involved in tasks that encompass the manufacture, sourcing, processing, or fitting of engineered stone benchtops, as well as other panels and slabs. The driving force behind this move is to ensure workplace health and safety, echoing the importance of

Titled after the proverbial exclamation often uttered in moments of uncertainty, a quirky mascot is at the heart of a fresh series of videos and digital content produced for WorkSafe. This campaign, appearing across social media, regional press, and online mediums, frequently incorporates discussions on work safety products such as Bluesafe SWMS or WHS Management

Today marks the activation of several updates introduced by the Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024. These amendments signal enhancements for industry sectors and facilitate upgraded support frameworks enabling Government to administer work health and safety regulations more proficiently. The utility of work safety products, including tools like Bluesafe WHS Management