A Western Australian employer has lost its indemnity claim against a vehicle manufacturer and been ordered to pay an injured worker $800,000 in damages, after the District Court found a broken service door on a truck was its responsibility.
Electrical advice offered in wake of electrocutions and shocks; Hospitality employers fined for safety and notification breaches; and Mine alerts issued after death, serious injury and dust incidents.
The NSW roads authority has been fined $175,000 for failing to ensure a team leader and appropriate signage were in place for maintenance work on a freeway, after a worker was fatally struck by a vehicle.
An investigation into a trainee worker's death will consider whether vehicle collision-prevention controls used at mines rely too heavily on "human behaviour", according to a NSW Mine Safety report.
The employer of a worker who was killed while performing an amended task has been acquitted of safety breaches, while the principal contractor at the site - where four other workers were severely injured - has escaped one of its OHS charges.
High Court rejects Australia Post's damages appeal; Comcare and FSC release annual reports; and RSRT follows up first order with plan to focus on supermarket chains.
Eighteen fatigue management tips; Comments sought on the use of fatigue and speed technology in trucks; and Don't forget to register plant and plant designs in the ACT.
Employers and hirers in the road transport sector will be required to prepare safety plans for long-distance heavy vehicle drivers that address such issues as fatigue, fauna and the weather, under the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal's first (and possibly last) order, released this afternoon.
FWC launches dedicated anti-bullying webpage; New mine safety regulations taking effect in South Australia; Comcare prosecuting Linfox; SWA releases WHS guide on water jetting; and Alerts issued after child killed and other incidents.
Viability of journey claims and presumptive compensation questioned in NT; New model Code of Practice and fatality report released; and 1000 projects covered by construction safety scheme.
