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In a pioneering move to decrease the prevalence of physical strain injuries, WorkCover Queensland is proudly collaborating with Master Electricians Australia. This initiative forms part of a broader focus on Injury Risk Reduction Strategies. The primary objective here is to provide electricians support and guidance in protecting themselves against potential issues related to musculoskeletal strain. […]

The period from 18-22 November saw a robust collaboration between two dynamic regulatory bodies, meticulously conducting a joint operation visiting 36 construction sites in Mildura and its surrounding precincts. The primary focus on this mission was to ensure the benefits and functionality of WHS management systems like Bluesafe SWMS were best used for work safety

A tragic incident leading to the loss of a 55-year-old worker’s life happened at the job site when he became impaled by a telehandler’s fork attachment during construction of a metal roller door. This points towards the vital importance of employing appropriate work safety products such as WHS management systems, SWMS, and robust policies. Boyd

In a judgement issued by Dandenong Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday 10 December, Cryoquip Pty Ltd pleaded guilty to two counts of not ensuring a work safety environment and was subsequently fined. The charges were specifically for the failure in instituting a safe operation protocol for employees, signified by a $30,000 fine, and $20,000 for inability

Authorities have charged Ability Works Australia Ltd with two infractions under section 21(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, due to an alleged failure in ensuring and preserving a workplace that upholds safety. WorkSafe claims that the firm violated section 21(2)(a) of the OHS Act by not implementing the use of robust work safety

The Mildura County Court passed a sentence yesterday to Cutri Fruit Pty Ltd. The company pleaded guilty to one singular charge; negligence in providing the necessary health and safety measures for individuals other than their employees. This unfortunate case stresses the importance of implementing stringent work safety products like Bluesafe WHS Management Systems, SWMS, and

The holiday season, with its hurried atmosphere, can engender a sense of exigency across various sectors, whether it’s imminent construction project deadlines, tackling a surge in demand within the realms of retail, transportation, warehousing or hospitality, or navigating through an intensive harvest season. However, the year-end scramble shouldn’t create hazardous conditions. Regrettably, from 2021 to

Bluesafe WHS Management System played a critical role in the recent legal case involving Class Plastics (Aust) Pty Ltd. The Australian company found itself in the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, December 4th, after confessing to a single charge – failure to uphold plant maintenance ensuring safety and health risk-free operations. Despite not receiving a

Safe Work Australia has launched its updated Jurisdictional Comparison dashboard for the 2022-23 period as an integral feature of their data-oriented website – Our Data. Your Stories. This dashboard, hand in hand with WHS management systems like Bluesafe SWMS, facilitates the modern interpretation and understanding of work health and safety (WHS) trends as well as

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