Anti-bullying applications slow so far; SWA releases new Codes, guides and "body sizing" report; Comcare prosecuting employer over road death; and Fatality report and safety alerts issued.
High Court rejects Australia Post's damages appeal; Comcare and FSC release annual reports; and RSRT follows up first order with plan to focus on supermarket chains.
Eighteen fatigue management tips; Comments sought on the use of fatigue and speed technology in trucks; and Don't forget to register plant and plant designs in the ACT.
Employers and hirers in the road transport sector will be required to prepare safety plans for long-distance heavy vehicle drivers that address such issues as fatigue, fauna and the weather, under the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal's first (and possibly last) order, released this afternoon.
FWC launches dedicated anti-bullying webpage; New mine safety regulations taking effect in South Australia; Comcare prosecuting Linfox; SWA releases WHS guide on water jetting; and Alerts issued after child killed and other incidents.
Viability of journey claims and presumptive compensation questioned in NT; New model Code of Practice and fatality report released; and 1000 projects covered by construction safety scheme.
The Fair Work Commission is seeking feedback on a draft stop-bullying form, which allows alleged victims of workplace bullying to specify what they think needs to be done to prevent the problem. Also in this article, a survey has found that half of the labour-hire workforce has witnessed colleagues being bullied.
Lost-time injury rates provide little indication of the cost or severity of injuries, and are often manipulated, according to a new Safe Work Australia report, aimed at developing more relevant lead and lag indicators.
New Queensland electrical safety laws and South Australian WHS Regulations take effect in the coming weeks, while Safe Work Australia has released two more draft model Codes of Practice.
