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TUE

12:17PM

Incident reports not protected by legal privilege

Investigation reports on a worker's injury aren't protected by legal professional privilege, the Victorian County Court has ruled in favour of an employer in an ongoing indemnity dispute.

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MON

3:20PM

Ignoring OHS document request costs business $25k

A Victorian employer has been convicted of failing to provide documents relating to a suspected OHS breach to the WorkCover Authority (VWA), while several other employers have been fined for neglecting to report injuries to the regulator.

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MON

1:44PM

Employer fined $300k while another enters WHS EU

A NSW employer has been fined $300,000 over the death of a young student, while another employer has entered into a $427,000 enforceable undertaking under the State's new WHS Act.

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THU

12:17PM

Guilty plea after crushing death; New incident reports; and more

Employer pleads guilty to safety breaches following death; Vic Labor pledges more support for firefighters suffering PTSD; and Essential safety news from four jurisdictions.

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WED

3:28PM

WA soon to table "tailored version" of model WHS laws

A Western Australian version of the model WHS laws will be tabled in State Parliament soon, and then released for public comment, amid criticisms from unions that yet another consultation process will delay much-needed reform.

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MON

2:47PM

Reports recommend construction safety culture focus; and more

Reports recommend focus on construction "safety in design" and safety culture; Employers urged to beware ethanol fireplaces and burners; and BHP Billiton wins emergency response competition.

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THU

2:42PM

Employer fined after bystander death; and Essential safety news

Employer fined after bystander death; New CEO announced for Safety, Return to Work and Support; Better communication techniques reduce workplace stress; and Essential safety news from three jurisdictions.

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WED

3:31PM

WorkCover SA overhaul Bill introduced to Parliament today

The overhaul of South Australia's WorkCover scheme began today, with the State's Return to Work Bill introduced to Parliament, along with an Employment Tribunal Bill.

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FRI

3:37PM

Tradies risk exacerbating injury by ignoring symptoms; SWA news; and more

Tradies risk exacerbating injury by ignoring symptoms; SWA releases strategic and progress reports; and More safety news.

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WED

2:53PM

Uninsured employer to repay WorkCover $10k

An employer that was uninsured when a trainee suffered an injury had no right to question WorkCover NSW's acceptance of his claim, and must repay more than $10,000 in compensation payments.

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