A new study shows that a very simple instruction program to improve personal hygiene can significantly lower blood lead levels in workers in occupations exposed to the metal.
The WA Mine Safety Improvement Group has recommended sweeping changes to OHS regulation in the State's resources industry based on a "safety case regime" similar to that used to regulate major hazard facilities in Victoria.
One of Australia's foremost authorities on employment law, former NSW Industrial Relations Commission Judge Jim Macken, has been appointed as the independent head of a special committee set up by the NSW Government to make final recommendations on the definition of "worker" in workers compensation legislation.
One of Australia's largest beef processors is putting up a spirited defence against a range of OHS charges, successfully arguing this week that WorkCover's prosecution had abused the trial process.
Federal Minister for Workplace Relations Kevin Andrews has confirmed the Government's commitment to a national approach to workers compensation and the establishment of the Australian Safety and Compensation Council as the leading authority on OHS.
The Federal Government's decision to centralise the management of its asbestos liabilities with Comcare, will include claims from waterside workers under the Stevedoring Industry Finance Committee.
The Western Australian Government has announced that District Court Judge Peter Nisbet will be the first Commissioner of its new workers compensation Dispute Resolution Directorate.
Tasmania: Skilled Group fails to recoup payments from host employer; SA: Tribunal upholds consent order; Victoria: Onus on workers to prove level of incapacity for common law cases.
