Employers in the road transport sector could be required to inspect vehicle brake pads weekly, under one of 25 recommendations made by a coronial investigation into Victoria's Kerang train disaster and other level-crossing fatalities.
With warmer weather fast approaching, employers have been warned of the safety risks associated with seasonal work and natural disasters, while NSW has waived some asbestos regulations in fire-affected areas.
WA death could have been prevented with $1000 investment; Inspectors focus on non-compliant sleeper cabs; Gardeners warned of Legionella risk; SA police to be protected by new blood-test laws; and Draft electrical safety guide released for comment.
Every year thousands of Australians die from work-related injuries and diseases, while hundreds of thousands are injured, but only 417 employers were prosecuted for OHS breaches in 2011-12, showing safety regulations should be strengthened, not weakened, the ACTU says.
In an inquest into the death of a worker, who was crushed between a loader and a ute, the Queensland Coroner has examined the challenges of preventing workers from becoming complacent about safety, and the steps two major employers took after the incident to reduce risks associated with mobile plant.
Workers' comp fraudster receives suspended prison sentence; SISA winners announced as new NCSI board elected; and National workplace death toll climbs to 116.
Employers urged to maintain "hard-line" anti-drug stance despite cannabis study; Shrinking NSW IRC to be less effective at tackling bullying; WA to crack down on unsafe supervisors as ACT issues supervision guide; and Seven overhead powerline incidents prompt warning.
The Greens have warned of the safety risks associated with offering financial incentives to complete projects quickly, after the CFMEU raised concerns over the rushed redevelopment of the Adelaide Oval.
A NSW principal contractor has become the second entity to be fined over the death of a company director, after the Industrial Court found it failed to ensure a contractor's 42 safe work method statements were relevant to the site where the incident occurred.
