A Victorian worker who sued his parents after suffering a back injury while working at their tobacco farm has had his contributory-negligence calculation reduced from 70 to 20 per cent in the Supreme Court.
With the aim of overhauling its "bureaucratic" and "ignorant" safety management system, the Royal Australian Mint devised a successful new system and engaged "safety advocates", according to the employer's HSE manager.
The chain of responsibility (CoR) provisions of the new national heavy vehicle safety laws could be expanded to capture employees, as well as managers who instruct consignors to order goods. Also in this article, Cootes Transport has been charged with 86 safety breaches.
Introduction date flagged for WHS Act for WA resources sector; Regulator launches plan to reduce deaths in NSW construction sector; New safety rules for material hoists begin in May; WorkSafe Victoria targeting town as part of statewide campaign; and Seafarers reminded of workers' comp requirement.
There is no proven link between work-related computer use and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), but prolonged mouse use combined with poor ergonomics could increase the risk of the disease, according to French researchers.
Fake safety inspectors threatened with $10k fines; More Cootes trucks grounded; Deaths of worker and cyclist prompt truck-safety warnings; and Farm fatality rate increases.
Workers are being encouraged to wear their sneakers to work on 19 February, and get on their feet at every opportunity, as part of a national initiative aimed at reducing the risks associated with excessive sitting.
FIFO workers can manage fatigue and loneliness at remote sites by reducing their consumption of alcohol and energy drinks, and getting involved in local community activities, a new guidance note says.
A psychologically injured worker who engaged in a "tug of war" with her supervisor during a "momentary lapse of judgement" should not have been sacked, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
