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The maximum OHS fine recently handed to the manufacturer of the Malu Sara shows that regulators are willing to pursue upstream duty holders, according to lawyers, who have outlined five ways for plant manufacturers and suppliers to comply with safety laws.

The NSW coal mining sector's tumbling workers' comp premium rate demonstrates just how big a part proactive injury management plays in reducing costs, according to Coal Mines Insurance general manager Paul McIntyre.

The Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities (HWSA) have from four comprehensive campaigns found that many employers are failing to ensure forklift and scaffolding work and manual tasks are performed safely, and are calling on businesses to promote higher-order controls.

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.

Fatality and fire being investigated at two BHP sites; and NSW employers eligible for bigger RTW subsidies.

Workers urged to attend health checks, thousands at risk; and Regulators report on fatalities and amputation.

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.

An external review of WorkCover SA's rehabilitation and compensation scheme has found its "relatively generous" entitlements for injured workers present "an obstacle" to rehabilitation.

One of the largest oil spills in Australia's history provides employers with invaluable insight into how to get health and safety right during mergers and acquisitions, according to a new report.

Cutthroat working environments and inflexibility are having a grave impact on the mental health of managers and new mums, according to researchers, who are calling for individual coaching and more family-friendly workplaces.