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The family of a Tasmanian firefighter, who died from cancer less than a month before presumptive cancer comp laws came into effect, will have to battle for workers' compensation, after the WRCT found the State Fire Commission (SFC) has an "arguable case" against its claim.

Draft harmonised WHS Regulations for the NSW mining industry have been released for a six-week consultation period, with stakeholders being urged to comment on clauses developed in response to the New Zealand Pike River Royal Commission.

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is warning employers of the limited scope of occupational exposure limits (OELs), ahead of Monday's World Day for Safety and Health at Work focusing on the safe use of chemicals.

Dangerous goods penalties could skyrocket in WA; and Regulators issue alerts after nine deaths and other incidents.

PCBUs told to assess fall risks from all heights; and Comcare prosecuting Transpacific for second time in three months.

Employers urged to penalise poor OHS performers in wake of Glencore report; and Most dangerous-goods incidents linked to human error.

An employer that could have "easily and inexpensively" prevented a van explosion - which killed a worker - has unsuccessfully appealed against the size of its OHS fine.

The NSW Dust Diseases Tribunal has awarded a mesothelioma sufferer $350,000 in general damages, effectively increasing the maximum level of such damages by more than 20 per cent.

Employers are being urged to look beyond "soft" risk management barriers to prevent the interaction of light vehicles and heavy machinery at worksites, after a mine worker's ute was crushed by a 100-tonne dozer.

Bullied worker wins $500k in international dispute; and Company officer fined for exposing people to deadly bat virus in Queensland.