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More than two million Australians are exposed to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) at work, but fewer than nine per cent of them fully protect themselves from the sun by using sunscreen, protective clothing and hats, and working in the shade, a new Australian study has found.

Reintroducing common law access under the proposed WorkCover SA overhaul will add complexity without improving safety, according to a Donaldson Walsh Lawyers partner, who adds that workers with significant injuries could lose out under the reforms.

Some 31 of the 45 national reforms aimed at reducing regulatory variations between the states and territories, and saving businesses $4 billion in the process, have been achieved or are on track, but a COAG report shows a number of safety-related reforms have a long way to go.

With the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) taking effect next week, employers are being advised to assess whether they are part of the road transport chain of responsibility (CoR).

Employers that rely heavily on contractors are being reminded of the expanded duty of care under the model WHS Act, after a study found most of Australia's biggest real estate and property companies include little or no safety information in company reports.

The average annual salaries of project or state-level OHS and HSE managers in Western Australia have dropped by nearly $50,000, while those in the same role in NSW and Victoria have enjoyed modest pay rises in recent months, a new remuneration survey shows.

New SWA and quad bike reports reveal fatality spike; and New safety alerts and guides issued in four jurisdictions.

Employers should introduce health and safety measures to protect female employees and their fertility, such as processes that monitor women's exposure to radiation, a major European report recommends.

Injured South Australian workers will have access to common law damages under the proposed overhaul of the State workers' compensation scheme, according to a new policy statement, which also promises much lower premiums for employers.

Middle managers must be encouraged to appear approachable and take an interest in workers' non-work-related difficulties, to foster supportive environments and reduce psychosocial risks, a new EU-OSHA campaign brief says.