In what could be the beginning of a major clash between Federal and State governments over OHS, a new bill has been introduced that aims to exclude state and territory safety laws from applying to self-insuring licensees under the Comcare scheme.
A bill introduced to NSW Parliament last night includes revised proposals for grouping employers for workers' compensation purposes and requires employers exiting the scheme to contribute to the cost of OHS enforcement activities.
A company director, who claimed he didn't provide workers' compensation coverage for his employees because his domineering father wouldn't allow it, has failed in his appeal against his $5,000 fine.
Crane companies have a responsibility under NSW OHS law to do more than just ensure their crews have a safe work method statement for a job - they have to make sure that all members are properly inducted into safety procedures specific to that site, according to a recent judgment.
WorkSafe Victoria is considering whether to seek an appeal against the $130,000 sentence imposed on a transport company that failed to enforce safe driving schedules.
WorkChoices starts today - no protection for injured workers, says Della Bosca; Linfox to start self-insurance licence next week; Asbestos on the agenda for International Rail Safety Day today; and WorkSafe Victoria to begin tilt-up construction campaign.
The NSW Industrial Court has rejected an employer's appeal against its $156,000 fine for failing to ensure formwork was secured at a construction site.
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