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WED

12:27PM

Two employers liable for unsafe loading, unloading of truck

A storeman who was seriously injured when he was struck by heavy rolls of underlay, which fell from an incorrectly loaded truck, is likely to be awarded nearly $6 million in damages, after the NSW Supreme Court found two employers were equally liable for the incident.

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WED

1:30PM

CCTV showed worker limping prior to "incident"

The Fair Work Commission has found that a bus driver who claimed he injured his ankle at a depot was fairly dismissed, after CCTV footage showed him limping into the depot at the time of the alleged incident.

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TUE

2:47PM

Communication failure caused subcontractor's injury

A principal contractor, which failed to ensure a safety warning was conveyed to all site visitors, has been found vicariously liable for an employee's carelessness.

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FRI

3:40PM

Employer's response to work "assault" was reasonable

A NSW employer has successfully appealed a decision to allow a hospital security guard - who was accused of assaulting a patient - workers' compensation for PTSD, after the Court of Appeal found its disciplinary action was reasonable.

THU

12:41PM

Workplace culture permitted unsafe mistakes, worker wins $309k

A NSW worker, who was injured after being pressured by supervisors to work at a fast pace, has had his damages increased by more than $240,000 on appeal.

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TUE

1:46PM

Inghams ordered to compensate two workers for lifting injuries

Inghams Enterprises Pty Ltd has been ordered to pay two workers, in South Australia and NSW, weekly workers' compensation, after they sustained back injuries from repetitively lifting heavy objects.

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FRI

3:40PM

Heavy workload and abuse from managers cause psych injury

A NSW worker who tried to commit suicide, after one of a series of underperformance meetings, has been awarded workers' compensation, after the WCC found his psychological injury arose from a heavy workload and managerial abuse, and not drug dependency, as claimed by his employer.

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TUE

2:52PM

Injured Dick Cheney cop granted leave to sue employers; and more

Injured Dick Cheney cop granted leave to sue under Motor Accidents Act; Asbestos monitors announced for NBN; and Did you miss our latest quarterly update?

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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.

TUE

12:15PM

Worker assaulted after drinking in overseas pub wins workers' comp

A Qantas flight attendant who was assaulted after leaving a bar during a break between two flights has been awarded workers' compensation, after the NSW WCC found Qantas encouraged him to visit restaurants and bars during work intervals.

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