A union boss has outlined two reasons why employers should embrace entry rights under the model Work Health and Safety Act, as the South Australian Government slams claims that the proposed laws create uncertainty over workplace control.
Western Australian Government's "ridiculous" claim putting workers at risk; WA appoints 27 new safety inspectors, cuts age tests for licences; and Warning issued after worker falls to death through unguarded floor.
Outstanding work health and safety initiatives - including a rehab program that helped a shark-attack victim return to work - have been recognised at the annual SRCC Safety Awards. Also in this article, South Australia's return-to-work and SISA award winners have been announced.
Holidaying carers guilty of $64K WorkSafe fraud; Research finds no trace of mobile phone/tumour link, says industry body; SA Unions call for fairer workers' comp scheme; and WorkCover NSW investigating Orica spill and finger amputations.
SafeWork SA is likely to prosecute more employers more swiftly for OHS breaches, after the South Australian Government promised to implement every recommendation contained in a Robin Stewart-Crompton report.
A long-running workers' comp dispute in South Australia has shown that courts are reluctant to characterise harmful lifestyle choices as "compensable sequels" to workplace injuries, a lawyer says. Also in this article, an injured ACT worker who struck his manager has had his claim rejected.
South Australia to ban synthetic marijuana detected in workers; WorkSafe calls for change after issuing more than 2000 notices; and "Small" safety initiatives to be recognised in revamped Victorian awards.
