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The horrific death of a technician more than 30 years ago wasn't the cause of a former government worker's psychiatric illnesses, the AAT has found, in dismissing the worker's compensation claim.

A NSW employer has been fined $170,000 over the death of a company director, after the Industrial Court found it failed to establish an exclusion zone around an "inherently unsafe" work area.

An investigation into the death of a NSW paramedic in a helicopter incident shows how difficult it is to identify and manage work hazards and risks when using undocumented procedures.

Workplace bullying victims will be required to seek advice from an "independent" agency before taking their case to the Fair Work Commission, under the Federal Coalition's new IR policy, which also includes a plan to "urgently" review the necessity of the Safe Rates Tribunal.

Measles alert issued after Qld worker diagnosed with the disease; WA regulator calls for safer approach after sixth agriculture death; and Western Australian workplace safety awards open.

Safe Work Australia will host free training and information sessions in 10 cities to help employers transition to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). Also in this article, OHS Alert examines the progress of the safety prosecutions arising from the Pike River Coal Mine tragedy.

An independent report on New Zealand's "ineffective" OHS regime - prompted by the Pike River Coal Mine tragedy - has called for the adoption of the Australian concept of the PCBU, and outlined 13 "prerequisites" for a high-functioning safety regulatory system.

Alert issued after portable work toilet thrown 50 metres in whirlwind; New WA DMP inspectors appointed as NSW issues mine alerts and asbestos guide; and SWA releases latest monthly fatality report.

Small business joins band of 200 employers reducing claims costs; and Essential safety news from six jurisdictions.

Unions have used International Workers' Memorial Day yesterday to renew their calls for Australia-wide industrial manslaughter laws, while the ACCI has called on private sector employers to update their OHS processes regularly.