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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.
Cyberbullying is becoming more prevalent, and it is increasingly important for employers to ensure they have clear and simple cyber-safety policies that are linked to WHS and anti-discrimination laws, says cyberbullying expert Susan McLean.
OHS prosecutions in South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria have highlighted the potential consequences of relying on verbal processes, and failing to protect workers from falls and powerlines.
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.
Unions in New Zealand are calling for the introduction of corporate manslaughter laws, after all 12 safety charges laid against Pike River Coal's Australian CEO - relating to the November 2010 mine disaster that killed 29 workers - were withdrawn.
Employers dealing with workplace bullying issues should identify "high-conflict behaviours" in staff, and reduce them using the "EAR response", says a conflict resolution expert.
Twelve Victorian entities, including a workplace supervisor, have been ordered to pay a total of nearly $340,000 in fines and costs for height and other safety breaches, including one that left a worker in a wheelchair.
The Fair Work Commission is seeking feedback on a draft stop-bullying form, which allows alleged victims of workplace bullying to specify what they think needs to be done to prevent the problem. Also in this article, a survey has found that half of the labour-hire workforce has witnessed colleagues being bullied.
"Over-induction" and rushing linked to injuries; NSW and WA regulators issue work function and heat warnings; and Fuel safety alert issued in Queensland.
