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FRI

12:49PM

Unlicensed manager fined over forklift injury; Robot alert; and more

Unlicensed manager fined over forklift injury; Worker killed by robotic arm after entering machine's fenced area; and Seven transport companies fined after dangerous goods blitzes.

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TUE

3:14PM

Legislation and cases update - Q2 2013

In this update, OHS Alert examines all the important OHS and workers' comp legislative changes made in the second quarter of 2013. We also recap the most significant court and tribunal rulings and other developments in each jurisdiction.

FRI

2:52PM

Seven crane safety tips outlined after fatality; and WA news

Seven crane safety tips outlined after fatality; and Western Australian transport company fined for dangerous goods breaches.

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FRI

3:41PM

Six entities prosecuted over fall; and Warning on adverse action rise

Six entities prosecuted over workplace fall; and Union hints at taking more OHS matters to the Federal Court after adverse action case.

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THU

10:59AM

Employer fined for hi-vis clothing and forklift breaches; and more

Western Australian employer fined for hi-vis clothing and forklift breaches; Alert issued after Queensland vehicle maintenance death; and Heavy vehicle safety laws progress in all participating jurisdictions.

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FRI

3:45PM

Fake high-risk licence alert expanded, international scam suspected

WorkSafe WA has extended its warning on fraudulent high-risk work licences, after receiving reports that fake national licences are being churned out cheaply overseas. Also in this article, a repeat offender has been fined for height safety breaches.

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FRI

1:44PM

Worker injured while on a "frolic" of his own, BHPB not negligent

A truck driver who was injured while trying to clean a road sign - a task he undertook on his own volition - is not entitled to damages, the Western Australian Court of Appeal has found.

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WED

1:28PM

Appeal ruling clarifies director liability, restores safety fines

In a case that provides clear examples of how company directors can ensure safe work methods are adhered to - and avoid prosecution - the Western Australian Court of Appeal has restored the original fines imposed on two directors and a business after a workplace death.

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MON

3:57PM

Employer fined over death after string of drum explosions; and more

Western Australian employer fined over death after string of drum explosions; Employers urged to train young workers to voice OHS concerns; Workplace flu vaccinations critical with epidemic looming; South Australian workers urged to promote OHS in online campaign; and Tasmanian safety awards open.

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WED

3:43PM

BHPB to pay $430k after fatality; Asbestos Bill introduced; and more

BHPB handed $430k bill for hazard-assessment breach that led to death; Hundreds of WA trucks stopped in dangerous-goods blitz; and Bill introduced to establish national asbestos-eradication agency.

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