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THU
2:02PM

Antarctica prosecutions dismissed in practicability ruling

An appeals court has upheld the acquittals of two PCBUs charged over the hypothermia death of a helicopter pilot, confirming that the "cascading" series of WHS measures they allegedly failed to adopt were not reasonably practicable.


THU
11:38AM

Safety lawyer warns of WHS risks in harassment probes

A recent workers' comp dispute has illustrated the "tricky climate" new legislation on workplace s-xual harassment has created for employers, and the need to adapt processes to specific complaints, a senior safety and employment lawyer says.


WED
3:40PM

How to counter surging workplace health problem

The rate of work-related dermatitis has nearly doubled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but a major review has identified two effective methods to prevent the "ubiquitous" skin condition.


WED
1:58PM

Qantas fined $250k for WHS discrimination in scathing judgment with warning for other PCBUs

A judge has highlighted the critical roles elected health and safety representatives play in achieving the objectives of WHS laws, and making it feasible for PCBUs to comply with their consultation duties, in fining a Qantas subsidiary for "shameful" WHS discrimination.




TUE
12:59PM

COVID abuse among bully's safety contraventions

A company director who bullied a subcontractor for four years, and abused him for raising safety concerns to do with the COVID-19 pandemic, has been convicted of workplace health and safety contraventions.




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