Thirty of the world's leading experts on quad bike safety will meet in Sydney this week to discuss the viability of safety devices on the machines, while a research body has slammed claims that crush-protection devices on quad bikes are more dangerous than safe.
A NSW employer with seven prior OHS convictions has been fined $350,000, after the Industrial Court found its safe work method statements were inadequately enforced and resulted in the death of a worker.
A Commonwealth employer, which failed to train a worker in forklift safety, has had its OHS fine increased by 50 per cent, after Comcare appealed to a full Federal Court.
Employer fined $170k over crane collapse and injury; Alert issued after diesel battery explosions; and Businesses urged to embrace Go Home on Time Day this afternoon.
A Commonwealth employee, who collapsed at his desk after receiving a critical email from his supervisor, has lost his bid for incapacity payments. Also in this article, a Western Australian employer has been fined over an amputation.
Employers should consider installing reversing "smart alarms" on worksite vehicles and trailers, the Queensland Coroner has recommended after a worker was killed by a reversing truck.
WA employer fined for emergency-stop breach, as WorkSafe investigates death; Queensland issues fatality alert and snorkelling safety guide; and Victorian safety and RTW award winners announced.
Managing noise creates less stressful workplaces; National rail safety laws progress in Tasmania and NSW; Host employer fined for interlock breach after worker dragged into machine; and Employers urged to ramp up safety for hay and cyclone seasons.
