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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.

Seven crane safety tips outlined after fatality; and Western Australian transport company fined for dangerous goods breaches.

Nominations for the 2013 work health and safety awards have opened in NSW. Also in this article, OHS Alert points readers to new safety alerts, publications and other resources from NSW, Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania and the Commonwealth jurisdiction.

Graphic video ad campaign encourages young workers to speak up on safety; SWA guide provides tips on avoiding armed hold-ups and other cash-related risks; and Qld issues rural safety advice and amusement alert after five-year-old injured.

Design problems behind one in three OHS incidents: NOPSEMA; and Queensland's 2013-14 average premium rate announced.

The inquiry into the Queensland workers' comp scheme has recommended retaining journey claims, common law claims and the current definition of "injury", and warns that vulnerable groups could slip through the cracks under a plan to narrow the meaning of "worker".

Suspected workers' comp fraud must be reported, says Q-COMP; Average cost per workers' comp claim exceeds $7800 in South Australia; and WorkCover WA calls for input on disability access plan.

Measles alert issued after Qld worker diagnosed with the disease; WA regulator calls for safer approach after sixth agriculture death; and Western Australian workplace safety awards open.

Injury prevention hinges on worker input; SWA releases new guides on airborne contaminants and cyanide; and Entries for Queensland and Victorian OHS awards due soon.

Some test and tag requirements and safety restrictions placed on apprentices will be removed under a proposal to reduce the administrative burden of Queensland's electrical safety regulations.