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More compliance visits to ensure proactive approach to psych health and safety
SafeWork NSW has launched its three-year plan to improve worker’s psychological health and safety.
Fall Through Void Sees Builder Convicted
When a painter was badly injured after falling through an opening, the builder and the painter’s manager disagreed about whether they’d been warned of the risk. Read how the court decided on the builder’s liability.
Anonymous tipoffs see employer slugged for six safety offences
Three dangerous incidents one after the other triggered safety concerns and reports that led to an employer’s conviction in court and the imposition of heavy fines.
New WHS Code Targets Australia's Most At-Risk Industry
A major shift is underway in one of Australia’s most hazardous industries. A new code promises to reshape how safety is managed. Are you ready to lead the change?
Fatal flaws in safety system – man crushed
An employer has been convicted and fined after a worker died when two heavy stone slabs fell on him from an A-frame with a fatal lack of safety systems to stop them tipping.
Proposed Reforms to NSW Workers' Compensation Scheme Released
The NSW Government has unveiled draft reforms to fix the state’s workers’ compensation scheme, aiming to curb rising costs and better manage psychological injury claims.
Impaled on the job: heavy fines for contractor and director
Costs approaching half a million dollars have been imposed on a demolition contractor and its director, after a young worker suffered life-wrecking injuries on a construction site.
‘Disturbing’ ignorance of the law exposes company to fine
When inspectors uncovered thousands of litres of toxic chemicals stored in suburban Adelaide, no one was hurt, but the court still delivered a sharp warning. What went so wrong for this transport company?
Supervisor’s Failure Highlighted After Fall From Bridge
When a carpenter fell into a river and ‘three years of hell’, the Court’s focus landed on the supervisor’s role. Read about what went wrong.
Unenforced exclusion zone led to death by forklift
A poultry farm was fined $300,000 after a worker was killed by a forklift due to poor safety protocols. Learn how to prevent similar accidents in your workplace