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MON
2:17PM

Young worker's forgetfulness sends warning on fumes

A study of a relatively young worker with a 10-year history of forgetfulness and decreasing mental functions has highlighted the significant risks posed by a common workplace substance, the need to closely monitor the health of staff, and the immediate benefits of compliant safety controls.


FRI
3:00PM

Don't wait for near misses or deaths to make changes

A court has convicted and fined an employer $450,000 for failing to provide a safe workplace, resulting in an "entirely foreseeable" death, and reminded companies that safety laws require them to proactively prevent and address safety risks, rather than waiting for near misses to alert them to dangers.


FRI
1:22PM

Memorial Day and Westfield send emergency-plan reminder

Ahead of Workers' Memorial Day, and in light of the recent stabbing deaths at Westfield Bondi Junction, employers have been urged to ensure they always have clear emergency safety plans in place, and provide workers with access to psychological support services.



WED
3:12PM

Fire and toolbox ride attract safety charges; and more

  • Major fire attracts Commonwealth WHS charges;
  • Director charged over apprentice's 30km toolbox ride;
  • Local council sentenced for failing to forward injury claim;
  • Noise duties highlighted for WHS blitz in SA; and
  • WHS Codes of Practice updated in ACT.

WED
1:51PM

UV radiation and diseases among six most severe OHS risks of climate change: ILO report

More than 70 per cent of the world's workers are exposed to health, safety and mental health risks created by climate change, which extend way beyond excessive heat, the International Labour Organisation has warned.



TUE
3:52PM

TUE
1:20PM

Worker sacked for incident-reporting breach wins job back

Reporting a safety incident is as important as the incident itself, a commission has reaffirmed in ordering the reinstatement of a worker sacked for failing to report an allegedly unsafe driving incident. His failure to report was mitigated by the fact that his supervisor witnessed and recorded the event, the commission found.


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