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TUE
3:57PM

New diesel study supports WHO carcinogen declaration

A groundbreaking international study has confirmed that occupational exposure to diesel engine exhaust can cause cancer. Meanwhile, the NSW EPA has announced plans to require coal mines to develop best-practice ways to cut diesel emissions.


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3:57PM

Employer failed to tackle unique but obvious forklift risk

A national employer has been fined at the upper limit of a penalty range recommended by Comcare, after the Federal Court found it failed to act on a foreseeable and easy-to-fix forklift risk for nearly two months before a worker sustained serious head injuries.


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12:09PM

LTIFR falls by 92% under new training regime

An employer that introduced a driver safety training program focusing on performance assessments and feedback has slashed its lost-time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) and eliminated common law injury claims.


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FRI
3:13PM

Employer to tackle language barrier under $385k EU

A NSW employer has committed to improving the literacy and numeracy of staff, to ensure those who speak English as a second language and others know how to report hazards and respond to emergencies, as part of a $385,000 enforceable undertaking.


TUE
1:54PM

Vic launches WorkSafe review; Quarterly update; and more

  • Victoria launches review into WorkSafe and TAC;
  • Employer handed $24k bill after truck-loading incident;
  • WorkSafe WA outlines safety rules for slinging loads;
  • WorkCover NSW flags special Code for horse work; and
  • Did you miss our latest quarterly update and podcast?

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