Move to drop OHS from modern award blocked by FWA; and more
FWA blocks move to drop OHS provisions from modern award; Special risk assessments urged after electrocution; and WA workers' comp amendments commence tomorrow.
FWA blocks move to drop OHS provisions from modern award; Special risk assessments urged after electrocution; and WA workers' comp amendments commence tomorrow.
Pike River report fuels safety rep dispute in Queensland; WA Mines Department targets ventilation breaches and releases guides; and "Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations" portfolio created in ACT.
NSW's WHS licensing arrangements amended; Tasmania's safest employers announced; and Queensland return-to-work winners announced.
"Lax" employers to be prosecuted for incident notification breaches; and Under-budget motorway project among Queensland safety award winners.
Changes to the Tasmanian Anti-Discrimination Act aim to protect workers from bullying; Finalists for Q-COMP Return to Work Awards announced; and Essential safety news from around Australia.
In a message that applies to all industries, farm employers are being urged - as part of national Farm Safety Week, commencing today - to improve OHS by upgrading their machinery and processes.
Queensland employers not across incident notification requirements; and Worker falls and loses leg after lanyard failure.
Queensland premiums increase by 2% as bigger hikes recommended; NSW coal premiums falling thanks to safety training and gas monitoring; SA Greens adjourn workers' comp retirement-age Bill; and Western Australia's maximum weekly benefits increasing by 4%.
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