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An ACT transport company that could have improved its potentially disastrous system for securing loads for a few hundred dollars has been ordered pay an injured driver $250,000 in damages.

Higher OHS fines demanded after Rio Tinto death; and Workers' Memorial design competition opens.

Jail warning issued after OHS inspector assaulted; Workers urged to reach out to colleagues after widespread stress revealed; Tasmania releases construction safety guide and other publications; and Alert released after worker suffers microwave burn.

A long-running workers' comp dispute in South Australia has shown that courts are reluctant to characterise harmful lifestyle choices as "compensable sequels" to workplace injuries, a lawyer says. Also in this article, an injured ACT worker who struck his manager has had his claim rejected.

In this update, OHS Alert outlines all the important OHS and workers' compensation legislative changes made in the second quarter of 2011. We also recap the most significant court and tribunal rulings and other developments in each jurisdiction.

An ACT employer, which claims it received incorrect advice on right-of-entry laws from an "industry body", has been fined for denying two union officials access to a worksite to investigate safety concerns.

ACT introduces model Bill as other jurisdictions announce plans; and South Australia appoints new IR minister, creates workers' comp portfolio.

WorkCover NSW funds harmonisation awareness; WorkSafe Victoria announces fatality probe and new campaigns; WorkSafe ACT announces falling premiums, releases harmonisation guides; and Essential OHS news from around Australia.

Warnings issued after workplace deaths and near-fatality; OHS rep faces fine after threatening subcontractors; and New ACT Chief Minister retains IR portfolio.

Employer fined $100K for lack of workers' comp cover; ACT safety awards open; and Absence of IR Minister in NSW concerning, say unions.