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2 hours, 47 minutes ago OHS systems should guard against worker carelessness
A safe system of work should guard against the possibility of a casual or careless misjudgement, particularly in an industry in which employees are required to work long hours and ...
OHS Alert - 1:48 p.m. Friday 5th December 2008
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War of attrition over Safe Work Australia ends, Bill laid aside
Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard has put an end to the standoff between the Senate and the Federal Government by laying aside the Safe Work Australia Bill yesterday in the ...
OHS Alert - 11:21 a.m. Friday 5th December 2008
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1 day, 3 hours ago Employers fined $65K over deaths; union calls for asbestos education...
WA employer fined $15K over fatal fall; Lack of traffic management led to crush death, two employers fined $50K; Unions Tasmania calls for more asbestos education; and New safety information ...
OHS Alert - 1:28 p.m. Thursday 4th December 2008
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One in five hazard-exposed workers go unprotected: ASCC
As many as one in five Australian workers regularly exposed to dust, smoke, gas, direct sunlight or excessive noise have reported that their employers did nothing to minimise their exposure ...
OHS Alert - 11:11 a.m. Thursday 4th December 2008
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2 days, 3 hours ago Worker's injury caused by ATO's "dehumanising" alternative duties
The ATO mismanaged a worker’s rehabilitation and her alternate duties after workplace injury and was liable for her subsequent psychological condition, the AAT has ruled.
OHS Alert - 1:08 p.m. Wednesday 3rd December 2008
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High psychological stress costing Australian employers billions
High psychological distress is costing Australian employers $2.6 billion annually in productivity loss, with blue collar workers responsible for 64 per cent of it, according to a recent study.
OHS Alert - 11:31 a.m. Wednesday 3rd December 2008
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3 days, 2 hours ago Subcontractors also responsible for ensuring safety: Court
Subcontractors on a building site can be held responsible for contractor safety even if the principal has an equal or greater control over workers' tasks, the SA Magistrates Court has ...
OHS Alert - 1:47 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
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Local council ordered to conduct safety audits; NSW mines health guide...
Victorian local council ordered to conduct audits after it failed to risk assess; Industry comment sought on health issues coordination in NSW mines; John Holland wins FSC award; South Australia ...
OHS Alert - 11:18 a.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
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4 days, 2 hours ago Advice to quit over supervisor treatment was unreasonable: WCC
An employer acted unreasonably and was liable for a worker's psychological injury after it promoted and praised her shortly before advising her to quit if she was unhappy with her ...
OHS Alert - 2:04 p.m. Monday 1st December 2008
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Poorly trained worker wins $460K compensation
A Queensland casino security officer who received inadequate training on how to eject unruly patrons has been awarded nearly $460,000 for a back injury.
OHS Alert - 11:37 a.m. Monday 1st December 2008
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6 days, 7 hours ago Coming event: NSW OHS Reform Summit 2008
December 8, 2008 to December 9, 2008 . Circular Quay Sydney Harbour Marriott, Sydney
OHS Alert - 9:21 a.m. Saturday 29th November 2008
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1 week ago Global financial crisis could trigger increase in musculoskeletal claims
Psychological factors are often overlooked in preventing musculoskeletal disorders, according to an ergonomics expert, who says occupational health could decline as a result of moving into "unknown territory" in light ...
OHS Alert - 1:30 p.m. Friday 28th November 2008
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Victorian bomb makers charged; High Court to consider induction duty...
Victorian workplace bomb makers plead guilty after explosion; High Court to consider induction duty owed to contractors; ASCC releases worker sun protection guide; and New safety information and publications.
OHS Alert - 11:13 a.m. Friday 28th November 2008
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1 week, 1 day ago Male pesticide packers at greater risk of lung conditions: Study
An international study has found that workers involved in the production and packaging of pesticides are in danger of developing acute and chronic respiratory problems, and that men are more ...
OHS Alert - 1:42 p.m. Thursday 27th November 2008
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Lack of injury management can hurt an employer's bottom line
Failing to implement a proper management system for all injuries can hit an employer's bottom line, a conference heard this week.
OHS Alert - 12:18 p.m. Thursday 27th November 2008
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