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TUE

2:06PM

NSW workers to be tested for synthetic cannabis as Govt announces ban

The NSW Minerals Council has welcomed the State Government's plan to ban synthetic cannabis, and says it will test workers for the drug in the coming weeks.

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MON

12:15PM

SA to ban synthetic marijuana detected in workers; and more

South Australia to ban synthetic marijuana detected in workers; WorkSafe calls for change after issuing more than 2000 notices; and "Small" safety initiatives to be recognised in revamped Victorian awards.

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WED

2:05PM

Party injury compensable after worker "encouraged" to attend

A NSW worker who was seriously injured at a late night party at her employer's premises has won compensation, in a case that sends a warning to all employers on their liability in cases involving social functions.

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TUE

11:19AM

High-risk worker's "bizarre" behaviour lands employer OHS fine

A South Australian employer that failed to prevent a worker - who was on restricted duties and affected by alcohol - from performing a risky task has been fined, after the worker was nearly killed.

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TUE

3:23PM

Alcohol reading the day after work drinks warranted dismissal

An engineer who was required to attend a work-related dinner - where alcoholic drinks were served - and failed a urine test the following morning was rightly dismissed, Fair Work Australia has ruled.

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WED

2:40PM

Drink driving worker loses workers' compensation bid

A worker who was permanently injured in a car accident while drink driving after a work Christmas party has failed to convince the NSW Court of Appeal that she was hurt in the course of her employment.

FRI

1:20PM

Urine testing trumps saliva swabs - for now: NSW IRC

The TWU has failed to convince a NSW court that saliva swabs are more appropriate than urine samples for testing drivers for drug and alcohol impairment.

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