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A Victorian principal contractor that failed to ensure a structure was stable during construction has been fined $350,000, after it collapsed and killed a worker.

"Fake" WorkSafe psychologist jailed for five years; Builders back Victoria's "odd" harmonisation demands; WA premiums to increase for the second time in three months; and Queensland mining sector announces falling injury rate, issues three safety alerts.

Harmonisation in turmoil as Victoria demands 12-month delay; and South Australian employers promised lower premiums under proposed incentive laws.

Victoria not convinced by harmonisation RIS; Surgeons and safety advocate pressure quad bike manufacturers; WHS investigates fall death; and R U OK? Day today.

Victorian employer Baiada Poultry Pty Ltd, which was fined $100,000 after the death of an offsite contractor, has been granted leave to appeal to the High Court over the issue of "control".

A tradesperson who shot an apprentice in the eye with a nail gun could be jailed, and two workers caught "planking" on the job face fines, in two cases that show WorkSafe Victoria is prepared to crack down on unsafe skylarking.

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.

Regulators issue warnings on no-go zones after electrocutions; Queensland disasters expose safety gaps, but employers reluctant to invest more in OHS; Tasmania says it could amend harmonised mining laws; and WorkCover SA suspends rehab provider for misconduct.

Employers fined for ignoring Codes of Practice; Safety reviews urged after three horror incidents in 24 hours; OHS prosecutions to be fast-tracked in Victorian blitz; and South Australia offers $412K in OHS research grants.

In this article, OHS Alert reports on high-risk licences, fatality reports, safety alerts, contractor guidelines that will apply from 1 July, and other OHS news from across the country.