CFMEU issues heat policy after builders "forced" to work in heatwave; AWU calls for action after two firefighters killed; Queensland workers' comp report delayed as QCU issues protest warning; Unions campaign for more asbestos-eradication funds; and New health tests for rail workers must be matched by wellness programs, says RBTU.
In this article, OHS Alert highlights recent work health and safety developments - as well as new publications and upcoming seminars - from all Australian jurisdictions.
Two Western Australian employers have been ordered to pay more than $80,000 in fines and costs for separate high-risk work breaches, one of which created "a high potential for serious injury or death from electrocution or explosion".
The Western Australian District Court has found a nurse's roster was changed unfairly, and her managers treated staff in a "heavy-handed" way, but rejected her $1.6 million psychiatric injury claim.
BHPB convicted of JHA breach after WA worker's death; Western Australian worker fatally struck by glass sheets; and Three Victorian employers fined after contractor death and work injuries.
The former CEO of a Western Australian council - whose hepatitis C condition was revealed to co-workers, the media and government agencies - has had his discrimination claim dismissed, even though the Federal Magistrates Court found he was discriminated against.
WorkCover to target pre-use inspections in wake of UTS crane collapse; New WA drilling safety code released; and Queensland inspectorates issue safety alerts.
A Western Australian council employee - who was sacked after complaining about workplace bullying, violence and harassment in several "disrespectful" emails to his CEO - has had his unfair dismissal claim rejected.
In this update, OHS Alert outlines all the important workplace health and safety and workers' compensation legislative changes made in the final quarter of 2012. We also recap the most significant court and tribunal rulings and other developments in all jurisdictions.
A female Queensland worker, who suffered a psychological injury after using shared toilet facilities, has had her compensation appeal dismissed in the Industrial Court. Also in this article, two employers have been fined for guarding and emergency-rescue breaches.
