SafeWork NSW approves Code of Practice on managing psychosocial hazards

SafeWork NSW has approved Australia’s first Work Health and Safety (WHS) Code of Practice on managing psychosocial hazards at work (the Code). The Code took effect on 28 May 2021. The WHS Act provides that an approved code of practice is admissible in Court proceedings as evidence of whether or not a duty or obligation … Continue reading

Possibility of higher WHS fines for “well known” offenders

By Annika Martz on November 1, 2016 Posted in Asia Pacific, Australia

Well known organisations that are convicted for work health and safety offences may face higher fines, following a recent decision of the New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal. Tho Services Limited pleaded guilty to three breaches of section 19 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW), after a work experience student sustained … Continue reading

Successful prosecution under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act in NSW

By Jason Noakes on February 23, 2016 Posted in General

Safe Work New South Wales v Austral Hydroponics P/L; Safe Work New South Wales v Eang Lam [2015] NSWDC 295 Safe Work NSW has brought a successful prosecution against a Company Austral Hydroponics Pty Ltd (Austral Hydroponics) and its Director Mr Eang Lam (Mr Lam). This is one of the first successful prosecutions of a … Continue reading