WorkSafe ACT has launched an enquiry into a children’s play centre, after a child fell from “a significant height,” suffering minor injuries over the Easter long weekend.
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An employer has been found vicariously liable for the sexual harassment and assault of a female beauty therapist and ordered to pay $150,000 in damages, after the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (the Tribunal) found the employer’s response “manifestly” inadequate.
New details have emerged of the Movie World accident that left a young boy in hospital with head injuries on Tuesday.
Movie World nightmare: Multiple investigations after boy suffers horrific injuries Read More »
A fabrication company in liquidation has been fined $28,000 for a horror industrial accident in 2018, which left a worker with “charred feet” requiring amputation.
Company director convicted for horror industrial accident Read More »
A council worker was seriously injured at Blaxland tip this afternoon
Council worker seriously injured at tip Read More »
The WorkSafe Tasmania investigation into the tragic deaths of six children at Hillcrest Primary School in December is continuing and is expected to take up to a year.
Inquiry into jumping castle tragedy could take a year Read More »
A refinery worker who had a close call has made an urgent plea to employees to ensure employers are protecting their safety so they don’t risk becoming a fatality statistic.
The 2021 case of Muller v Klosed Pty Ltd gives a good insight into how Victorian Courts assess personal injury compensation and the calculation of damages for injured workers where there is more than one defendant.
Three defendants found liable in workplace injury common law damages claim Read More »
A NSW Health boss has fended off an accusation he runs one of the most dangerous health districts in the state after “flesh was torn” from a hospital worker’s body in a vicious attack.
Flesh torn in horror hospital attack at Port Macquarie that left five injured Read More »
Northern Territory government authorities have confirmed they are investigating allegations the former chief executive of a critical alcohol rehabilitation service in the NT town of Tennant Creek misused its resources and bullied an employee.
Former CEO denies allegations of misusing funds and bullying staff Read More »
An injured man has been flown to hospital after a horror accident left him trapped by the hand in farm machinery for several hours.
Man, 20s, flown to hospital after horror farm accident near Kingaroy Read More »
In an important lesson for employers, this case demonstrates that a worker’s disobedience or failure to follow instructions does not excuse inadequate safe work procedures and training.
A road worker was injured when an out-of-control car ploughed through scaffolding on Flagstaff Rd, Flagstaff Hill, about 7.30am. Two others were rushed to hospital with injuries.
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Two UK backpackers in their mid-20s received gruesome injuries including amputation while working at a Bundaberg farm owned by the world’s largest macadamia grower, a recent court report reveals.
Backpackers suffer amputation, hand injuries on Qld farm Read More »
A man has been loaded onto a LifeFlight chopper after he suffered serious chest and upper bodies injuries.
Man suffers serious chest wound in Oakey workplace incident Read More »
