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.
A NSW police officer, who received little support from her employer after a co-worker and close friend committed suicide, has been awarded workers' compensation for a psychological injury on appeal.
Two new studies on nanotechnology have outlined how to control emissions resulting from the machining of composites - that do or don't contain nanomaterials - and avoid explosions involving metal nanopowders, which have caused workplace deaths.
Insurer QBE has rejected allegations that NSW workers' comp claims will be processed by clerks in the Philippines under a plan to move hundreds of jobs overseas. Also in this article, the ACTU has called for regulators to enforce risk assessments for quad bikes.
A worker who claimed he developed tinnitus after being exposed to a "very loud" colleague, who often "cackled" at a nearby desk, has had his workers' compensation claim dismissed.
PM promises bullying-related Fair Work change by July; New regulations for dependants of dust-disease victims begin soon; Rail Safety National Law Bill introduced in Victoria; and Road Safety Remuneration rules take effect.
