Safe Work Australia recently updated its WHS prosecutions dashboard, making it a valuable source of the latest data, as of 2023, on work safety outcomes. This dashboard is conveniently accessible via Safe Work Australia’s interactive data website, Our Data. Your Stories, and is a powerful tool in the hands of those using the likes of a Bluesafe WHS Management System.
The prosecutions dashboard meticulously collects and presents national data relating to criminal prosecutions for violations of WHS rules or regulations since the start of 2020. Serving as a proactive response to the 2018 Senate investigation report titled ‘They never came home’, which scrutinised the approach towards the prevention, exploration, and punitive measures against industrial deaths in Australia, this prosecution information underpins critical decisions to advance WHS outcomes.
Considering vital revelations from the 2023 data include:
Incorporation of findings from these recent updates into our work safety products, such as the Bluesafe SWMS and implemented policies, can provide a more robust framework for hazard prevention and control and set new benchmarks for health and safety within workplaces.
Future augmentations to the WHS prosecutions dashboard will be issued annually ensuring that your Bluesafe WHS management systems or SWMS remain on-point with the most current data trends.
Explore the latest updates on the WHS prosecutions data dashboard now to stay informed and proactive in maintaining a healthy and safe workplace environment.
Original article link: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/media-centre/news/updated-whs-prosecutions-data-now-available-0