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WED

12:47PM

Worker allegedly bashed by colleague to have PTSD case reheard

A Western Australian worker, who claimed he suffered post-traumatic stress disorder after being bashed by a co-worker, has successfully applied for his workers' comp claim to be re-determined, even though it is unclear whether the fight occurred.

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MON

1:48PM

WA employer not liable for front-end loader fall

A Western Australian worker, who claimed she fell from a front-end loader's side steps because there were no upper handrails to grab on to, has failed to prove her employer is liable for her injuries.

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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

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.

FRI

2:25PM

Injured worker loses $1.6m damages bid, but roster changes unfair

The Western Australian District Court has found a nurse's roster was changed unfairly, and her managers treated staff in a "heavy-handed" way, but rejected her $1.6 million psychiatric injury claim.

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THU

2:49PM

CEO with hepatitis C discriminated against, but claim dismissed

The former CEO of a Western Australian council - whose hepatitis C condition was revealed to co-workers, the media and government agencies - has had his discrimination claim dismissed, even though the Federal Magistrates Court found he was discriminated against.

TUE

11:00AM

Worker should have been "heard orally" after alleged fatigue breach

A Western Australian train driver, who was accused of taking industrial action when he called in sick for fatigue, has had his disciplinary charges dropped.

WED

2:24PM

WA employer not liable for European boat injury

A Western Australian worker who was injured on a boat in the Mediterranean Sea has had his damages claim dismissed, after the District Court found his employer was entitled to believe the vessel would be operated safely.

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