Another employer fined over inadequately guarded machine; Killed workers remembered and reported in four jurisdictions; and Closing date extended for safety ambassador of the year nominations.
A worker who developed chronic back pain and depression after lifting a box at work - without bending her knees - has been awarded more than $1.3 million in damages in the ACT Supreme Court.
Toll Group reveals six-step response to s-xual harassment complaint; Vigilance urged in Queensland after report points to high work death rate; and Major ACT inquiry prompted by construction deaths commences.
The ACT will become the "work safety capital of Australia" under a plan to crack down on psychosocial hazards and provide levy-funded health and safety training, according to the Greens.
FIFO miner dies from drug not detected in urine tests; Esso fined for another OHS breach at Longford; ACT business owner fined for assaulting OHS inspector; and NSW workers' comp fraudsters ordered to repay money.
Vic employer fined $200k for vehicle breaches after elderly man killed; State-of-connection test released for ACT employers; and Asbestos training mandatory for many ACT workers.
Review of injured workers' leave-accrual rights in NSW confirmed; Compensation policy failures cost ACT employers $260k; ACT Government urged to investigate its own policies in safety probe; and FWBC advisory board appointed.
"Broader" OHS investigation flagged after ACT work death; Retailer adopts paperless OHS system for 140 sites; Alert issued after miner injured in explosion; and NSW and Queensland hosting free WHS and RTW seminars.
