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FRI

3:05PM

Following Australian Standards could have saved worker's life

The Queensland Coroner has recommended the mandatory use of hazard-reducing devices (HRDs) for welding work, after a worker was electrocuted while welding in humid conditions.

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WED

3:27PM

Risk of injury from racist jokes wasn't foreseeable

A Queensland employer that failed to crack down on racist jokes in the workplace has escaped a damages bill, after the Supreme Court found the psychologically injured victim of the jokes actively participated in the banter.

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FRI

12:23PM

Qld employer fined $600k over swing-stage deaths; and more

Qld employer fined $600k over swing-stage deaths; and Worker who used unsafe lifting technique for box loses damages bid.

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TUE

1:37PM

Induction failed to "expressly set out" safety rules

A Queensland employer, whose induction documents didn't clearly explain its traffic management rules, has been ordered to pay damages to a truck driver who was injured in a forklift incident.

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THU

12:38PM

Damages awarded to worker who wasn't trained to safely use trolleys

A Queensland worker, whose heel was crushed by a trolley loaded with 240kg of stock, has been awarded $62,000 in damages, after the District Court found her employer failed to pay "close attention" to the way staff handled such equipment.

MON

3:56PM

NK Collins wins Kirk battle, other convictions could be struck out

In a major decision, an employer that was convicted over a workplace death has successfully argued that the High Court Kirk case applies to OHS prosecutions conducted in Queensland.

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TUE

3:14PM

Legislation and cases update - Q2 2013

In this update, OHS Alert examines all the important OHS and workers' comp legislative changes made in the second quarter of 2013. We also recap the most significant court and tribunal rulings and other developments in each jurisdiction.

FRI

2:15PM

Home-insulation inquest could lead to more safety prosecutions

Two company directors and a supervisor could be prosecuted over the deaths of three young workers during the Federal Government's "chaotic" home-insulation scheme, under recommendations made by the Queensland Coroner.

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MON

12:21PM

First entity sentenced under Queensland's mirror WHS Act

In the first penalty handed down under Queensland's mirror WHS Act, a building contractor has been ordered to undertake industry training - one of the new sentencing options available.

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FRI

12:32PM

Worker required to twist his neck to operate plant wins $265k

A Queensland labourer who was required to constantly twist his head to look behind him while operating plant has been awarded $265,000 in damages, after he sustained neck and psychiatric injuries.

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