On 23 January 2024 the National Operations Manager of a logistics business was sentenced to three years jail, ordered to pay $123,000 in legal costs and issued with an order prohibiting him from managing transport activities for 12 months upon his release from jail.
Executive jailed and ground-breaking WHS legal developments Read More »
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Work Health and Safety: increased activity means you need to be proactive Read More »
A pool maintenance worker has been taken to hospital and classrooms have been evacuated following a chemical leak at a high school in Perth’s southern suburbs on Monday.
Chemical spill at Perth high school leaves man injured Read More »
A company operating in Breakwater has copped a massive fine after an employee’s finger was partially degloved.
Huge fine after employee’s hand was partially degloved Read More »
A vaccine-injured South Australian dad and public servant had a groundbreaking legal win against the government.
State Government ordered to pay compensation for Covid-19 vaccine injury Read More »
The Queensland Industrial Relations Commission recently dealt with a worker’s discrimination claim, alleging that he suffered bias after he failed to return to work after an injury.
Is it discrimination? Worker not allowed to return to work after injury Read More »
Victorian employers are reminded they face serious legal consequences if they put workers at risk after WorkSafe completed 153 successful health and safety prosecutions last year.
Employers fined more than $16 million for safety breaches Read More »
A transport company has been prosecuted by WorkSafe over an incident that left a worker with serious and permanent leg injuries.
Worker Seriously Injured, Transport Firm Faces Charges Read More »
Female workers at a giant tomato glasshouse in Adelaide’s north are suing one of the country’s biggest fresh produce companies for almost $4 million, alleging they were repeatedly sexually harassed at work.
Female workers sue for $4m over alleged sexual harassment at work Read More »
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently dealt with a worker’s claim that he was unfairly dismissed after suffering from an injury. He said the employer failed to keep him as an employee after the incident and didn’t properly accommodate him and his restrictions.
Employer fails to keep worker after injury, faces unfair dismissal claim Read More »
A pie maker in Townsville suffered severe injuries after being trapped inside a conveyor belt for an hour.
Popular Australian pie company fined Read More »
SafeWork NSW is pleased to announce the graduation of 35 SafeWork Inspectors from the New Inspector Training Program, who are set to play a vital role in ensuring the safety of workers on job sites across the state.
SafeWork NSW welcomes 35 new inspectors Read More »
Two Victorian companies have been charged after a man suffered fatal head injuries in a workplace accident in 2022.
Two Victorian companies charged after man dies in workplace Read More »
In the recent decision of SafeWork NSW v Qantas Ground Services Pty Ltd [2023] NSWDC 468, the NSW District Court found Qantas Ground Services Pty Ltd guilty of engaging in discriminatory conduct for a prohibited reason, contravening the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) (WHS Act).
If you work in Queensland, know this: your safety at the workplace is non-negotiable.
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