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The ban on using engineered stone according to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations becomes effective today, impacting all Victorian employers, including those with prior contractual commitments. Breaching this prohibition will bear serious compliance and enforcement repercussions, possibly culminating in prosecution and substantial penalties. Sam Jenkin, WorkSafe Executive Director Health and Safety, noted that as […]

If you possess a WorkCover Queensland accident insurance policy which secures your business against work-related injuries suffered by your employees, it’s crucial to ensure your policy renewal. Balancing the focus on employee welfare with a secure and productive work environment is easier when you’re equipped with essential work safety products such as WHS management systems,

Beginning on 1 July, Victorian employers as well as any individuals overseeing the use of prescribed equipment deployed beyond workplace boundaries are now mandated to inform WorkSafe Victoria about certain incidents linked to a wider variety of machinery. The new regulations give significant prominence to high-risk machines that are prevalently used, such as tractors, quad

NJ Steel Fabrications Pty Ltd found itself facing serious charges in the Geelong Magistrates’ Court. The company pleaded guilty to neglecting to ensure a safe working environment and failing to deliver required training, information, or instruction to its employees. Besides the verdict of guilt, an $8,375 cost imposition order was also made against the firm.

WorkCover Queensland has successfully accomplished the yearly revision for the Allied Health Services Table of Costs for the 2024-2025 financial term. These newly updated charges will come into effect from 1 July 2024, ensuring complete transparency and efficiency in managing health-related costs at workplaces. Workplace safety solutions such as the Bluesafe WHS Management System and

In a recent judgment made in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, Prisbel Concrete Pumping Pty Ltd was given a penalty following its earlier admission of guilt to a single charge revolving around neglecting to maintain or provide safe equipment. Alongside this, the firm was ordered to pay an amount of $8,179 towards costs. The court proceedings

Queensland Man Guilty of Significant WorkCover Fraud, Sentenced to Imprisonment In a flagrant contravention of the workers’ compensation scheme’s integrity, a Queensland man found guilty of defrauding WorkCover Queensland of almost $78,000, has been sentenced to a five-month incarceration and ordered to reimburse the sum. Judge-provided Rationale for Verdict and Sentence Brisbane Magistrates Court Magistrate

Safe Work Australia has recently unveiled new guidelines aimed at aiding those conducting business or undertaking (PCBUs) to comprehend their work health and safety obligations pertaining to the upcoming engineered stone ban, due to come into effect on 1 July 2024. These guidelines are not just mere directions; they serve as a beacon for safe

In a decision handed down by the Wonthaggi Magistrates’ Court, Sibelco Pty Ltd was found guilty on two counts of non-compliance with providing or sustaining safe plant operations, creating work systems that were considerably risk-free and health-wise secure. Making use of WHS management systems, such as Bluesafe SWMS can significantly mitigate such risks. Sibelco stood

The Geelong Magistrates’ Court held a hearing on Tuesday 4th of June, during which the case against Thornton Engineering Australia Pty Ltd was presented. The company was accused of a litany of WHS breaches, including deploying an unlicensed worker for high-risk tasks, failure to maintain a safe working environment, and negligence in alerting WorkSafe about