Browsing: Jurisdiction (WA)

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.

FWA blocks move to drop OHS provisions from modern award; Special risk assessments urged after electrocution; and WA workers' comp amendments commence tomorrow.

An injured Western Australian worker, who received $250,000 in an out-of-court settlement with his employer, has been given the green light to sue a second company, after a High Court majority found the settlement didn't "amount to an award of damages".

FIFO workers need emotional support from supervisors; One injury claim made every 18 minutes in Victoria; WorkSafe WA targeting hardware sector; and NT Work Health Authority releases annual report.

Transport-industry employers must carefully prepare and train their workers in emergency breakdown procedures, the Western Australian Coroner has advised, after a truck driver became stranded in the desert and died.

Pike River report fuels safety rep dispute in Queensland; WA Mines Department targets ventilation breaches and releases guides; and "Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations" portfolio created in ACT.

A Commonwealth employee, who collapsed at his desk after receiving a critical email from his supervisor, has lost his bid for incapacity payments. Also in this article, a Western Australian employer has been fined over an amputation.

WA employer fined for emergency-stop breach, as WorkSafe investigates death; Queensland issues fatality alert and snorkelling safety guide; and Victorian safety and RTW award winners announced.