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The Australian Mines and Metals Association has called for the Federal Government to step up education programs, and curtail "unjustifiably" broad provisions of the Fair Work Act, in the battle against workplace bullying.

In a message that applies to all industries, farm employers are being urged - as part of national Farm Safety Week, commencing today - to improve OHS by upgrading their machinery and processes.

Safe Work Australia could include - in its special stevedoring Code of Practice - a requirement to have safety observers in place for high-risk tasks. Also in this article, a community-based network has been established to tackle the high quad-bike-related fatality rate.

Lawyer not convinced by South Australian "control" clause; NTC pushes to align Dangerous Goods Code with UN regulations; and COAG to consider ratifying ILO safety conventions for mines and dock work.

Safe Rates Tribunal commences, members announced; New Queensland emergency and demolition provisions take effect; and Q-COMP and WorkCover boards overhauled.

Safe Work Australia has released two draft guides and six more draft Codes of Practice - on such topics as forklifts and cranes - for a two-month public-comment period.

A Senate Estimates committee has been told the transition to the WHS Act has been "relatively smooth", and that the "floodgates would open" if a federal employee's s-x injury is deemed compensable by a full Federal Court.

Fatality rate linked to falling objects increasing; and Western Australian employer fined after fall for overlooking specifications.

Workplace "wellbeing" programs could be more tightly controlled, and industrial-manslaughter provisions added to the Work Health and Safety Act, under initiatives flagged in a draft ACTU policy paper.

Guide on transitioning to new chemical-safety system released; Rail industry body denies link between long shifts and fatigue; Safe driving guide for mining sector published; and Fatality prompts warning about working alone.