Director sacked worker with cancer to avoid sick-leave bill; Mine Safety Commissioner issues special alert after spate of deaths; and Collision, explosion and other incidents prompt new alerts and guides.
Employers are being urged to look beyond "soft" risk management barriers to prevent the interaction of light vehicles and heavy machinery at worksites, after a mine worker's ute was crushed by a 100-tonne dozer.
Introduction date flagged for WHS Act for WA resources sector; Regulator launches plan to reduce deaths in NSW construction sector; New safety rules for material hoists begin in May; WorkSafe Victoria targeting town as part of statewide campaign; and Seafarers reminded of workers' comp requirement.
Two Victorian employers fined over falling object; Qld PCBUs advised to assess new remote-work requirements; and Grace period over for old WorkCover WA forms.
In this article, OHS Alert revisits all the important work health and safety and workers' compensation legislation news from the final quarter of 2013. We also examine the most significant court and tribunal rulings and other developments in each jurisdiction.
Electrical advice offered in wake of electrocutions and shocks; Hospitality employers fined for safety and notification breaches; and Mine alerts issued after death, serious injury and dust incidents.
An investigation into a trainee worker's death will consider whether vehicle collision-prevention controls used at mines rely too heavily on "human behaviour", according to a NSW Mine Safety report.
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.
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.
