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Employers should involve injured workers in decisions that affect their daily work lives, and consider consulting an ergonomist, to facilitate a successful return to work, says a Queensland University researcher.

A South Australian supervisor, who was injured while travelling between her home and work in an employer-supplied vehicle, has successfully argued that the journey was "undertaken in the course of carrying out duties".

Commonwealth employers that fail to provide suitable duties to rehabilitating workers will face fines, and workers' comp payments will be reduced after 13 weeks, under a plan to "shift" the distribution of benefits that apply under the SRC Act.

A Tasmanian electrician who lost two teeth in a punch-up on a work trip has failed in his bid for workers' compensation, after a tribunal found he started the fight.

Regulator explains how to reduce EWP and slip risks; Lack of support for ACT injury-reduction plan a "setback" for workers; New national maritime safety regulator to operate from July; and FWC appoints new vice presidents.

Average duration of injury absences getting longer; and Essential safety news from six jurisdictions.

A worker who wasn't provided with personal protective equipment while using a hand tool has been awarded more than $850,000 in damages, after he sustained a permanent eye injury.

Safe Work Australia has published a guidance note on the known hazards of 16 chemicals, and how to determine when to stop exposing workers to them. Also in this article, manufacturers have been put on notice after a second SWA report found the sector has the highest workers' comp and incident rates for young workers.

In a case that shows the important role witnesses play in determining the validity of workers' comp claims, a full Federal Court has confirmed that a worker, who told colleagues he went jogging on the day he hurt his back, is not entitled to compensation.

Anti-discrimination package shelved as new Bill introduced; South Australia's average premium rate for 2013-14 announced; and New OHS ministers appointed in Western Australia and Northern Territory.