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MON
3:32PM

NSW and WA "remain engaged" in harmonisation

The model OHS Act was little more than a side issue at yesterday's COAG meeting in Canberra, but NSW and Western Australia "remain engaged" in the harmonisation process, according to a report.

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FRI
1:06PM

New Comcare claims system begins; Crane deaths; and more

Comcare implements "people first" claims system; WorkSafe WA pleased with high-risk inspections, but notices issued; and Queensland regulator investigating two crane deaths.

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WED
2:17PM

Post-holiday complacency can be fatal; New WA laws; and more

Post-holiday complacency can be fatal, employers warned; WorkSafe WA warns employers about heights and inspection campaigns; New Western Australian rail safety laws commence; and South Australia appoints new Industrial Relations Minister.

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MON
3:52PM

Employer fined $100K over insulation death; and more

Employer fined $100K over insulation death; Unsafe employer ordered to donate $30K to charity; Safety condition placed on Longford operation; and Unions lying about safety in recruitment drive, says AMMA.

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WED
2:30PM

New NSW workers' comp Regs introduce on-the-spot fines

NSW employers that fail to comply with a WorkCover request for documents can now be handed on-the-spot fines, under new workers' compensation Regulations now in effect.

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THU
3:46PM

Failure to enforce PPE ends in death and fine; and more

Failure to enforce PPE ends in death and fine; Regulators investigating work-related fatalities and falls; and South Australian safety award winner stripped of prize.

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THU
12:40PM

New Tasmanian mine-safety laws to take effect within weeks

Tasmanian miners will be required to appoint a site senior officer and develop major hazard management plans for high-risk work when mine-specific safety laws take effect at the end of next month.

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FRI
2:45PM

Employers warned to be wary of bogus safety inspectors; and more

Employers warned to be wary of bogus safety inspectors; ACT construction sites to be targeted in safety campaign; NSW issues explosives reminder, investigates crane injury; NSW rail safety guides and Victorian bus safety laws take effect; and Regulators issue safety alerts.

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THU
3:50PM

WA employers face $800K fine over prison van death; and more

WA employers face $800K safety fine over prison van death; Employer fined for JSA failure after injury; Explosives warning issued for flood clean-up; and SafeWork SA and WorkCover NSW investigating fatalities.

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TUE
1:00PM

WorkSafe Vic calls for comments on workers' comp Codes; and more

WorkSafe Victoria calls for comments on workers' compensation Compliance Codes; and more Victorian news.

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