The NSW IRC has dismissed OHS charges against a coal mining company over an incident in which an employee died and another was injured, because its work procedures complied with coal mining legislation.
WorkCover SA revamps its website; Tasmanian guide to safety on housing projects; Two new reports on Victoria's construction and utilities program; and Comment sought on draft for OHS on contaminated sites.
Poor rostering can lead to substance abuse in the workplace, so employers should think twice before implementing zero tolerance policies, according to a leading workplace lawyer.
WorkCover seeking comment on premium calculations; Six new checklists to help with small business OHS; and Safety guides aimed at cleaning contractors.
A decision to allow a retired truck driver who developed skin cancer to sue his former employer for damages should act as a wake-up call to all employers of outdoor workers, The Cancer Council Victoria says.
A company director who displayed a blatant disregard for OHS in admitting he provided employees with no induction and didn't expect them to read safety manuals has received a record fine in the NSW IRC.
Workplace violence is considered the biggest security threat to US businesses but there are many ways for employers to reduce the risk of it occurring, according to a leading occupational and forensic psychiatrist.
