Only certain types of workplaces should perform random drug and alcohol testing, according to two OHS law experts who this morning delivered a seminar on how to develop and implement effective policies.
The NSW Court of Appeal has found a law firm liable for injuries suffered by a security guard when he tripped over a milk carton that was left in front of a lift.
National: Andrews slams union's moiety award; ACT and Tasmania: OHS award nominations now open; and Queensland: New project aims to improve diver safety training.
The NSW Court of Appeal has refused to rule out that an employer's duty of care might extend to minimising foreseeable risks of harm in carrying out disciplinary proceedings.
In an unusual case, the AIRC has ordered an investigation into alleged bullying at the ABC so that an unfairly demoted worker can return to the workplace. The ABC and MEAA have been given a week to agree on how the inquiry will be conducted.
A SA employer has failed to convince a court that the traffic management system it had in place to ensure visitors' safety was sufficient to discharge its OHS obligations.
NSW Commerce Minister John Della Bosca has today released an amended draft of the NSW Workplace Deaths Bill, which provides for a right of appeal, but increases the maximum penalties for first-time offenders.
Mitsubishi Motors has successfully sought an order restraining a former employee from lodging any more actions against it - after years of fighting his groundless claims.
Vero opts out of SA, NSW compensation schemes; Rob Seljak departs WorkCover NSW; and Queensland to introduce safety code of practice for young workers.
