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.
Employers should be wary of requiring workers to cross picket lines, according to a barrister, who says a court decision this week shows it is "never acceptable" to put workers in such hazardous situations.
A new enterprise agreement at South Australian power company ETSA Utilities requires the company to quickly notify unions by email of any lost time injuries or OHS issues.
