An investigation into a trainee worker's death will consider whether vehicle collision-prevention controls used at mines rely too heavily on "human behaviour", according to a NSW Mine Safety report.
Eighteen fatigue management tips; Comments sought on the use of fatigue and speed technology in trucks; and Don't forget to register plant and plant designs in the ACT.
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.
Maximum fines for some breaches of Western Australia's Dangerous Goods Safety Act and other legislation could be doubled to reflect "community expectations", while resources employers that have had a serious safety incident in the last three years are being advised to prepare for a visit from the prosecutor.
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.
"Over-induction" and rushing linked to injuries; NSW and WA regulators issue work function and heat warnings; and Fuel safety alert issued in Queensland.
The yellow paint on a workplace trip hazard might have been chipped and faded, but it was yellow enough to be "obvious to a reasonable person", a Western Australian judge has found in rejecting a workers' comp indemnity claim.
In the final part of our complex workers' comp issues series, an employment lawyer has outlined the benefits of settling an injury damages claim out of court.
The restrictions placed on injured workers who want to claim common law damages against their employers are varied across jurisdictions. In this article, two employment lawyers highlight the facts employers should be aware of if faced with a negligence lawsuit.
