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An employer has reduced the number of its open workers' comp claims from more than 300 in NSW alone to 80 nationally in five years, after introducing an injury management system with "injury monitoring" and post-surgery return-to-work plans.

The NSW Court of Appeal has quashed a $926,000 damages award, in finding that a truck crash was caused by excessive speed, and that an employer that was sued over the incident had been entitled to rely on an expert contractor to safely load the vehicle.

A national employer has ensured its standard workers' comp and return-to-work processes effectively function in every jurisdiction, as well as across a diverse range of industries, by incorporating the "tightest" regulations from each state and territory, the National Workers' Compensation Summit has heard.

Employers can significantly reduce the risk of injury and legal exposure by providing flexibility and resistance training to workers who perform manual tasks, according to a workplace safety lawyer, who is also a certified personal trainer.

Fatigued workers are significantly more likely than their non-tired counterparts to experience difficulties with everyday activities like walking - making otherwise routine tasks hazardous, researchers have found.

A NSW coronial inquest into eight quad bike and side-by-side vehicle fatalities will consider a University of NSW study that found the "rollover resistance" of quad bikes was low, and they should be fitted with crush protection devices prior to sale.

An employer that puts "pressure" on managers to prevent injuries, and gives them the resources to do so, has created a culture where nine in 10 workers feel they can openly discuss safety issues, its national WHS manager says.

Introducing or changing drug and alcohol policies that include testing regimes create both opportunities and challenges for employers, which must consider consultation, privacy and a host of other matters throughout the process, an international law firm says.

An employer that introduced a driver safety training program focusing on performance assessments and feedback has slashed its lost-time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) and eliminated common law injury claims.

An employer has been found not guilty of failing to ensure the safety of three contractors, after the NSW District Court found it had adequate measures to control the risk of hazardous plant and materials.