The first known patient of a cluster of 34 confirmed coronavirus cases at an abattoir in Melbourne’s west wasn’t aware he was infected until he had emergency surgery on a severed thumb.
Meat worker at centre of abattoir cluster sparked Sunshine Hospital scare Read More »
The rescue helicopter has been called to a rural Queensland worksite after two people were reportedly struck by a piece of heavy machinery this morning.
Queensland workplace incident Read More »
A man has suffered a serious head injury after falling 4m in a workplace incident in Brisbane this afternoon. It comes as another man suffered head and chest injuries when a water tank exploded on a job site in the state’s north.
Two seriously injured after separate workplace accidents Read More »
Is a working-from-home injury (or even death) compensable under the workers compensation scheme? The Court of Appeal has examined these issues in the following case.
Working from home – workers compensation laws. Read More »
A temporary structure at ‘The Parade’ site in Campbell, gave way about 3.30pm yesterday.
Canberra worksite closed after ‘partial collapse’ Read More »
A Penrith manufacturer has copped a heavy fine after a worker was seriously injured on the job.
Company cops heavy fine after worker breaks leg Read More »
An RSPCA Tasmania employee has lost his fight for a workers’ compensation claim he filed on the date of his retirement.
Worker loses workers’ compensation bid Read More »
A qualified carpenter working on a Gold Coast house has been fined $20,000 over a workplace incident which left his apprentice with a fractured leg.
Builder fined $20,000 over workplace injury Read More »
The worker sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident on his way to see a doctor. Was he entitled to workers’ compensation for those injuries?
When is a worker on an authorised recess? Read More »
A man is in a serious condition after being crushed by a 300kg crate of glass in Sydney’s southwest.
Man, 67, crushed by crate of glass Read More »
A fencing contractor has been fined $25,000 after a teenage worker suffered serious hand injuries on the job at Camooweal.
Glenn Henry Cook fined $25,000 Read More »
One of the most serious breaches of workplace health and safety laws involves reckless conduct. In most states, including Queensland, reckless conduct that exposes an employee to a risk of death or serious injury is a category 1 offence and comes with penalties of up to $3,000,000 for body corporates and five years’ imprisonment for an individual. What constitutes recklessness has recently been considered in the Industrial Court of Queensland (ICQ).
What constitutes recklessness under workplace health and safety laws? Read More »
According to the survey, low pay, a lack of hours and unsafe conditions are causing stress, marriage breakdown, financial hardship, horrific injuries and even near-death incidents for Jetstar workers.
Survey reveals 80% of Jetstar workers have been injured Read More »
A Dandenong South supplements manufacturer has been given a hefty fine of $40,000 after a worker suffered a serious workplace injury when his hand was crushed between two rollers.
Health supplements manufacturer fined Read More »
IGA worker Dawn Ballis was a single mum with an “active lifestyle” before a workplace accident left her with horror injuries.
Worker sues employer for $800k Read More »
