Global hazardous chemicals system takes effect under model laws; Queensland employer fined for maintenance failure after death; Free Tasmanian service to boost worker health and productivity; and Western Australia's veteran Mines Minister announces retirement.
South Australian tribunal dismisses lunchtime-injury claim; Workplace fatality rates fluctuating; Western Australian employer handed record safety fine over security guard injury; and Global search for national rail safety boss begins.
SWA urged to keep non-core drug testing rules out of mining Regulations; Reports on reducing risks of laser printer emissions released; and SafeWork SA investigating manufacturing death.
Minister rejects Abetz's 16-day harmonisation claim; WA to eliminate "uncertainty" over workers' comp insurance for contractors; and Comcare releases guides on safety for workers travelling overseas.
The organisations and sectors that will be allowed an additional year to transition to the model WHS Regulations are yet to be determined, leaving employers with little choice but to prepare for a 1 January 2012 commencement date, according to OHS lawyer Michael Tooma.
Guide to harmonised Regulations released; South Australia marks Asbestos Awareness Week by retaining strong monitoring laws; ACT appoints new Industrial Relations Minister; and Alert issued after Queensland farmer's death.
