In a case that tests the extent of an occupier's liability in negligence, a NSW company has successfully appealed against a finding that it created an unsafe delivery situation that contributed to a driver's injuries.
The Queensland Government has proposed legislation to clarify that employers and insurers are excluded from attending a medical assessment tribunal, after a Court of Appeal ruling found they had a right to be represented.
NSW employers say Secure Employment Test Case ruling adds to "vague and unfair" OHS regulation; Victoria to inquire into resources sector safety; NICNAS calling for information on nanomaterials; and there are three important regulatory changes starting today. These are workplace smoking bans in Victoria, NSW's fatigue management regulations and Comcare's new permanent impairment guide.
A full bench of the NSW IRC has ruled that awards should set out the OHS obligations of host employers, but says they shouldn't be required to rehabilitate labour hire employees injured on their sites.
The ACT Supreme Court has overturned a finding that a bus driver who crashed in NSW should be considered a "worker" of that State for compensation purposes.
A NSW employer and one of its directors have been fined $107,000 after two workers were seriously injured on their first day of work. The NSW Industrial Court has warned that new employees must receive proper instruction and supervision.
The Federal Court has ruled that the Commonwealth has to indemnify a private sector employer for any damages it may have to pay to a worker who was injured while placed with it under a rehabilitation program.
Victorian transport workers urged to exercise more under upgraded health program; Overseas AFP officers to be covered by new scheme; Andrews announces Safe Work Awards finalists; and ILO adopts maritime labour convention.
Two recent applications by WA employers have been upheld. One involved a worker who failed to give notice of a disability for 22 months, and in the other a late appeal was lodged due to an employer's solicitors being "too busy".
