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An employer has reported reducing its recordable injury frequency rate by 22 per cent, largely by targeting muscular stress injuries arising from manual handling.

The first phase of a multiple coronial inquest into the quad bike-related deaths of nine Queenslanders - including three children and a number of workers - has found that "tragic incidents" involving the controversial vehicles often occur in benign conditions.

BHP Billiton is tackling the risks associated with carcinogenic diesel exhaust by redesigning equipment in consultation with manufacturers, and introducing a combination of high and lower order controls, according to its 2014 sustainability report.

Two workers have successfully argued that they were unfairly dismissed after being accused of using mobile phones while driving vehicles.

Workers' comp Bill clarifies cross-border conundrum in ACT; Employer breached terms of high-risk licence exemptions; and Alerts issued after high-risk work incidents.

A major employer's injury frequency rate has fallen by nearly 20 per cent since it improved its processes for separating workers and vehicles, while another employer has reported its "best ever" safety results.

NZ employer fined $120k after Australian killed; WA on the brink of joining national rail safety regime; and Submission period for FIFO inquiry closes tomorrow.

A worker who failed to fix a safety issue until seven hours after he was instructed to, was fairly sacked for exposing himself and others to risk of harm, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.

NSW employers fined for construction and dangerous goods breaches; NZ employer fined after worker killed by dilapidated forklift; SWA and NSW release workers' compensation reports and guidance; New NOPSEMA boss appointed; and Australia's safest seafarers announced.

Fate of draft WHS Codes unclear; Workers killed in crashes, falls and explosions in June; and Queensland issues fatality, mobile plant and sign alerts.