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The Australian Mines and Metals Association has called for the Federal Government to step up education programs, and curtail "unjustifiably" broad provisions of the Fair Work Act, in the battle against workplace bullying.

In a message that applies to all industries, farm employers are being urged - as part of national Farm Safety Week, commencing today - to improve OHS by upgrading their machinery and processes.

Safe Work Australia could include - in its special stevedoring Code of Practice - a requirement to have safety observers in place for high-risk tasks. Also in this article, a community-based network has been established to tackle the high quad-bike-related fatality rate.

The ACTU is pushing for tougher penalties for workplace bullying - and has provided some practical tips for dealing with the problem - in its submission to a parliamentary inquiry.

Employers can combat workplace stress by implementing a three-tiered stress-intervention strategy, according to senior Canadian organisational psychologist, Dr Kevin Kelloway.

The Queensland Coroner has, in an inquest into a teenage worker's motorcycle death, questioned the reach of OHS awareness campaigns, and called for proposed PPE rules to be introduced into law.

John Holland Pty Ltd and Thiess Pty Ltd have entered into a $225,000 enforceable undertaking with WorkSafe Victoria, after they failed to provide safe systems for loading and securing concrete panels on trailers.

NSW and WA work deaths spark risk-assessment call; South Australia offers OHS research grants, releases formwork guide; and Essential safety news from around Australia.

NSW employer premiums won't be reduced for 2012/13, despite the recent workers' comp overhaul, WorkCover has announced. The regulator has also provided an example of what constitutes a "substantial connection" to work under the new journey claim rules.

Queensland employers not across incident notification requirements; and Worker falls and loses leg after lanyard failure.