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On Tuesday, 3rd December, Jeffrey Cross, aged 68, faced the Bairnsdale Magistrates’ Court where he was found guilty of neglecting to ensure health and safety in his work operations, posing a significant risk. Cross, busy with dive-related services from his residence at Marlo under the umbrella of Cross Diving Services, was also held accountable for […]

In what is being regarded as a tragic incident, a 28-year-old gentleman, working solo at the time, lost his life tragically whilst in the process of emptying a rubbish bin. The misfortune occurred due to entrapment in a lift apparatus and he was tragically compressed within the rear portion of the waste collection vehicle around

Cormack’s Plumbing Services Pty Ltd is grappling with two charges under section 21(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for non-compliance in providing and sustaining a secure workspace. Allegedly, the company breached section 21(1)(a) of the OHS Act on two occasions by failing to maintain safe plant and work systems that were devoid of

On Wednesday, 27th November, Caelli Constructions (Vic) Pty Ltd was adjudged ex-parte by the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court culpable for a singular breach of their responsibility to maintain a secure working environment. Notably, they were also mandated to bear cost implications up to $7,317. Caelli Constructions had been engaged under a subcontract arrangement to execute projects

Bayon Gardens Pty Ltd is now facing legal action as it has been brought up on two counts of contravening section 23(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The charges imply a failure to safeguard individuals not employed by the company from potential health and safety hazards. The alleged oversight by WorkSafe relates to

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