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THU
9:15AM

News briefs, 15 December 2005

National: Employers must address causes of substance abuse, says academic; Victoria: Minister appoints new WorkCover board; Construction fine a warning on work at heights; WA inspectors to come down hard on guarding failures; EU forecasts changing in OHS risks; and Latest guides and safety alerts.


WED
2:13PM

Strong disciplinary action over safety breaches warranted: AIRC

The AIRC has found that Alcoa was entitled to take strong disciplinary action against an employee who deliberately breached safety standards, but has recommended it soften the punishment in light of the worker's long service.


TUE
5:25PM

Genetic screening for workplace hazards inappropriate: Government

The Federal Government has rejected calls for genetic tests to be used to screen potential employees for susceptibility to work-related conditions. It plans to introduce laws banning employers from using genetic tests to discriminate against workers.


TUE
2:58PM

News briefs, 13 December 2005

National: ALP to continue fight against WorkChoices; James Hardie-style campaigns to be more difficult under new laws; SA: Former Mitsubishi chief to head safety committee; Victoria: Department of Justice fined over jail workshop injury; Deadline approaching for ammonium nitrate licences; and Latest guides and safety information.



MON
3:32PM

Walk from work to camp was not in course of employment

The widow of a worker who was killed while walking from work to employer-provided accommodation is not entitled to compensation, the SA Workers Compensation Tribunal has found.


MON
2:11PM

New focus on OHS reporting from major companies: Reputex

There has been a significant improvement in the quality and depth of OHS disclosure among major companies this year, according to specialist business reputation ratings company Reputex.





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