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South Australia's WorkCover Corporation has called on employers to establish clear policies on drug and alcohol use in the workplace.

A Victorian company has been fined $70,000 over an incident in which a worker's leg was slashed by a machine that had its safety mechanism immobilised.

Workers' compensation premiums haven't changed, despite a continuing reduction in compensated workplace injuries, according to reports released today.

New legislation in NSW doesn't do enough to ensure workers with limited English, who are at high-risk of injury and disease, are included in OHS management, a report has found.

A Morwell, Victoria, employer has been fined $30,000 over an incident in which a worker was crushed by a panel of reinforced mesh.

WorkSafe Victoria has called on employers to urgently review their shelving and rack systems, following the second incident involving collapsed racking in four weeks.

The Building and Construction Royal Commission hopes to develop a plan for a consistent national OHS system for the industry at a conference in Melbourne next week.

The Cole Royal Commission is seeking comment on the extent of underpayment of workers' compensation payments and whether any change is needed, after releasing a new discussion paper on Friday.

Comment sought on proposed Vic mining OHS regulations; NSW regulations to boost union numbers; Bird droppings a risk to workers; and VCode booklet now available.

WorkSafe Victoria has warned employers about the use of petrol-driven machines indoors and the safety of masonry walls following two workplace incidents last week.