RACV fined $475,000 after father killed during 96-hour roadside assist shift
John Halls had seven hours left of a 96-hour shift left and had just driven two people home safely after their car broke down when he crashed into a tree at 100km/h.
Mental Health
How to support the mental health of an injured employee
Mental health issues may also affect the way a person processes pain. It can affect the injured person’s ability to work through pain.
Taking workplace trauma seriously
More people are claiming mental injury, such as depression, anxiety, and even PTSD because of toxic work cultures.
Research Finds Moderately Dangerous Workplaces Most Prone to Accidents
Although some people might expect very dangerous jobs to be associated with the highest incidence of workplace accidents, a new study finds that accidents are actually most likely to occur within moderately dangerous work environments.
Tribunal junks worker’s claim of ‘psychological injury’ due to ‘management behaviour’
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal of Australia (AATA) recently dealt with a case involving a worker who claimed he suffered from a “psychological injury” because of his management’s behavior.
Worker and his mum are awarded compensation after work injury
In some circumstances you may be entitled to claim compensation if you are diagnosed with a psychological injury after dealing with the trauma of a loved one suffering serious injury, where that injury is the result of the negligence of others. This is commonly known as a “nervous shock” claim.
Company director charged over workplace bullying
WorkSafe has charged a former director of a glass supplier and installer after two workers were allegedly bullied.
Worker awarded almost $200k for tripping on block of Lego
A Queensland childcare worker who tripped on a Lego block and injured her ankle has been awarded almost $200,000.
Teachers’ shock assault horror revealed
Teachers are being abused by parents and students at an alarming rate and are more likely to be assaulted than the average worker.
WorkSafe hired Daniel Andrews former lawyer while it looked into Premier’s office bully claims
A former lawyer for Daniel Andrews was hired by WorkSafe while the workplace watchdog was investigating the Premier’s Private Office.
Former Labor MP wants an investigation into WorkSafe’s handling of bullying claims against Daniel Andrews’ office
Former Labor MP Kaushaliya Vaghela wants both Daniel Andrews and WorkSafe investigated over its handling of claims of bullying inside the Premier’s office.
Devastating new details emerge after worker found dead at Sydney office
A Sydney Ernst & Young employee found dead at the company’s George St office is understood to be a foreign national whose husband was flying back to Sydney at the time.
Investigation after apprentice hung upside down, tormented at work Christmas party
WorkSafe has launched an investigation after a young apprentice was duct-taped to a piece of machinery, hung upside down and then repeatedly slapped by his boss.
AFL doubles back in fight to clean up toxic culture in umpiring fraternity
The league will turn back the clock by 12 months as it ups the ante to eliminate a disturbing culture which had failed female umpires. A leaked email reveals how it is expected to work.
Victoria sees ‘sharp’ spike in mental injury claims
Victoria has reported an increase of claims for mental injuries, according to WorkSafe, as its leaders are bound for Warrnambool to discuss workplace health and safety issues with local employers and leaders there.
