Browsing: Jurisdiction (ACT)


MON
2:25PM

Worker placed in high-risk role on RTW wins $185k

An ACT employer has been ordered to pay more than $185,000 in damages to a worker who was placed in a high-risk role on the day she returned to work after being absent with a psychological injury.


WED
3:49PM

TUE
3:33PM

Legislation and cases update - Q3 2012

In this update, OHS Alert outlines all the important OHS and workers' compensation legislative changes made in the third quarter of 2012. We also recap the most significant court and tribunal rulings and other developments in each jurisdiction.


FRI
12:20PM

OHS inspectors conducting 217 "proactive" workplace visits a day

Workplaces around Australia were subjected to 79,290 "proactive" visits from OHS inspectors in 2010/11 - more than 217 visits a day, according to a new Safe Work Australia report.


TUE
12:31PM

THU
2:10PM

Worker wins $870k after tripping on debris, four employers liable

An employer that allowed debris to be left in a poorly lit area is one of four companies that have been ordered to pay more than $870,000 in damages to an ACT worker who was injured in two incidents.


FRI
1:54PM

Another employer fined for guarding breach; and more

Another employer fined over inadequately guarded machine; Killed workers remembered and reported in four jurisdictions; and Closing date extended for safety ambassador of the year nominations.


THU
12:43PM

Worker awarded $1.3m for back injury after awkward lift

A worker who developed chronic back pain and depression after lifting a box at work - without bending her knees - has been awarded more than $1.3 million in damages in the ACT Supreme Court.


FRI
3:13PM


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