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Inquiry sought into WorkCover bullying; and Essential safety news from six jurisdictions.

Employer "forced" RTW plan on injured worker, then unfairly sacked him; Miners warned after more than 250 near misses; Victorian employer fined for interlock breach after amputation; and New NTC boss appointed.

Seven crane safety tips outlined after fatality; and Western Australian transport company fined for dangerous goods breaches.

Workers who perform forklift, crane or scaffolding work are now able to obtain or renew high-risk work licences at Northern Territory Business Centres in as little as 20 minutes.

Workplace diesel plans advised in light of carcinogenic classification; Two workers sustain serious injuries at same site within days; and Poorly maintained crane block falls to ground.

Six entities prosecuted over workplace fall; and Union hints at taking more OHS matters to the Federal Court after adverse action case.

Western Australian employer fined for hi-vis clothing and forklift breaches; Alert issued after Queensland vehicle maintenance death; and Heavy vehicle safety laws progress in all participating jurisdictions.

Nominations for the 2013 work health and safety awards have opened in NSW. Also in this article, OHS Alert points readers to new safety alerts, publications and other resources from NSW, Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania and the Commonwealth jurisdiction.

In this article, OHS Alert points readers to the latest health and safety developments, safety alerts, guidance material, upcoming seminars and more, from all of Australia's nine safety jurisdictions.

Suspected workers' comp fraud must be reported, says Q-COMP; Average cost per workers' comp claim exceeds $7800 in South Australia; and WorkCover WA calls for input on disability access plan.