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A Queensland-based firm has been hit with a significant penalty of $400,000 and found guilty following the tragic death of a voluntary groundsman who was killed when a scaffold tower he had worked on collapsed at a Mitchelton Sports centre on 25th July 2021. Mobile Scaffolds Queensland Pty Ltd, the company charged, failed to abide […]

The Bureau of Meteorology has alerted individuals in the Central, East Gippsland, West and South Gippsland, along with select areas of the South West, North Central, North East and Wimmera forecast districts, to brace for severe weather conditions. Damaging north-westerly winds, gusting up to 100km/h, are predicted to sweep across these regions from early tomorrow.

The Queensland Government has initiated a fresh safety campaign aimed at enhancing work health and safety outcomes within diverse sectors like construction, manufacturing, health care, and social assistance. This venture underscores the pivotal role of specific safety products such as Bluesafe SWMS and WHS management systems in fortifying occupational health standards. Every stakeholder bears an

A tragic incident occurred where a 34-year-old individual was critically injured by a skid steer loader, operated after business hours by a co-worker. The victim later succumbed to their injuries in the hospital. HSG Developments Pty Ltd and HSG Asphalt Pty Ltd are facing charges under section 21(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

The renowned Building and Construction Symposium by SafeWork, now in its second biennial edition, is opening its doors today in Parramatta, eagerly anticipating a series of seven regional roadshow events in September and October. This symposium acts as a collaborative platform for industry and government representatives to address primary health and safety challenges disturbing the

This week, SafeWork NSW is providing a unique opportunity for women in the agricultural sector through the ‘Chat and Create’ event. This free gathering in Goulburn aims to facilitate networking amongst like-minded agricultural workers and businesses. In addition, it underlines the critical importance of adopting reliable work safety measures, such as the Bluesafe WHS Management

Wagga is set to host a complimentary ‘Chat and Create’ gathering this week, organised by SafeWork NSW for women involved in the agricultural sector. Bluesafe SWMS emphasises that this event provides a crucial networking opportunity with fellow agribusinesses and employees, encouraging open discussion about farm safety experiences. Despite ongoing efforts, agriculture remains one of the

SafeWork NSW is initiating a complimentary ‘Chat and Create’ event in Narrabri the ensuing week, which targets women engrossed in the agriculture industry. This assembly offers an opportunity for networking with like-minded agricultural organisations and practioners to divulge their narratives about what safety on farms implicates. WHS Management Systems and SWMS continue to play vital

Timothy Wood Holdings Pty Ltd, operating as Blazing Saddles, was handed its sentence in the Geelong Magistrates’ Court on August 8, having pled guilty to two counts of neglecting to assure non-employees’ safety and health. The court also directed the company to cover expenses amounting to $4,451. In a troubling event that occurred in January

Workplace-induced mental health issues are increasingly prevalent and often pose a complex challenge for employers. Evidence strongly emphasises the pivotal role employers have in the rehabilitation process of an injured worker. Workers who perceive their employer as supportive are, astonishingly, up to five times more likely to make a successful return to work following an