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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.
Anti-bullying applications slow so far; SWA releases new Codes, guides and "body sizing" report; Comcare prosecuting employer over road death; and Fatality report and safety alerts issued.
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.
A Queensland employer that was ordered to pay $369,000 in damages to a worker who injured herself walking backwards has successfully appealed the decision.
Employers should tackle "workaholism" - which can affect a worker's wellbeing and lead to high absence rates - using primary, secondary and tertiary-level interventions, Italian researchers say.
A Tribunal has highlighted the importance of encouraging workers to speak up - without fear of reprisal - if they believe they're being s-xually harassed, in ordering a man to pay a former colleague with psychiatric injuries more than $100,000 in damages.
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.
A school principal subjected a worker - with a long history of depression - to "oppressive" disciplinary action after he was accused of minor conduct breaches, contributing to the man's suicide, the Queensland Coroner has found.
