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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.

WED

3:57PM

Inquiry sought into WorkCover bullying; and much more

Inquiry sought into WorkCover bullying; and Essential safety news from six jurisdictions.

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MON

3:00PM

Diesel plan advised in light of carcinogenic classification; and more

Workplace diesel plans advised in light of carcinogenic classification; Two workers sustain serious injuries at same site within days; and Poorly maintained crane block falls to ground.

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WED

3:42PM

Essential safety news from six jurisdictions

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.

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MON

3:57PM

Employer fined over death after string of drum explosions; and more

Western Australian employer fined over death after string of drum explosions; Employers urged to train young workers to voice OHS concerns; Workplace flu vaccinations critical with epidemic looming; South Australian workers urged to promote OHS in online campaign; and Tasmanian safety awards open.

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THU

11:04AM

Essential safety news from nine jurisdictions

In this article, OHS Alert highlights recent work health and safety developments - as well as new publications and upcoming seminars - from all Australian jurisdictions.

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WED

12:24PM

Unions to increase presence after death; "No email Friday"; and more

Unions to step up worksite activities after fatality; WorkCover NSW investigates death and issues farm warning; Queensland issues flood safety guide and explosives alerts; "No email Friday" improves work health and wellbeing; and Did you miss our latest quarterly update?

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WED

12:20PM

WHS Act beginning soon in SA and Tas, other states still transitioning

Mirror WHS Acts take effect in South Australia and Tasmania in less than two weeks. In this article, OHS Alert points SA and Tas readers to the resources they need to prepare for the new laws, and looks at the ongoing transitional arrangements in other jurisdictions.

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WED

12:12PM

NSW's WHS licensing arrangements amended; and Tas, Qld news

NSW's WHS licensing arrangements amended; Tasmania's safest employers announced; and Queensland return-to-work winners announced.

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WED

11:45AM

Codes of Practice key to complying with model WHS laws

Company officers are among the many workers who are unaware of their duties under both old and new OHS laws, according to Tasmanian regulators, who say the model Codes of Practice provide the key to understanding the harmonised Act.

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