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WorkCover NSW and the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) will step up efforts to identify and penalise employers that don't comply with regulations for the transport of dangerous goods, after a performance audit described the State's regulatory regime as "weak".
The South Australian Government has reintroduced to its Parliament a Bill that mirrors model Work Health and Safety laws, but retains the State's unique tripartite review committees, which can recommend changes to OHS legislation.
WorkCover NSW funds harmonisation awareness; WorkSafe Victoria announces fatality probe and new campaigns; WorkSafe ACT announces falling premiums, releases harmonisation guides; and Essential OHS news from around Australia.
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) that are not considered an asbestos-like hazard can still cause lung damage, new research has found. Meanwhile, a union has warned that current OHS regulations "don't cut the mustard" when it comes to nanotechnology.
Warnings issued after workplace deaths and near-fatality; OHS rep faces fine after threatening subcontractors; and New ACT Chief Minister retains IR portfolio.
The Bill that will see the NSW Industrial Relations Commission lose jurisdiction over OHS prosecutions was influenced, in part, by a push to weaken workplace health and safety laws, Commission President Justice Roger Boland claims.
Employers warned after five Victorian and Queensland work deaths; Western Australian employers fined after untrained holiday worker loses leg; Employer fined for lack of fencing at asbestos site; and Safety and legislation news from around Australia.
Workers' comp fraudster jailed for at least 12 months; Comcare prosecuting Defence Force, again; WorkSafe WA to target mobile plant and conduct safety forums; and Tasmanian mine safety Code revoked.
Union-led prosecutions and reverse-onus OHS laws in NSW could be jettisoned within weeks, with the State Government introducing a "fast track" harmonisation Bill to Parliament today.
