Tow truck operator gets prison sentence for WHS incident
A vehicle on board a tow truck rolled off and killed a 67-year-old man who was standing at its rear.
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WorkSafe hopes WA business owner’s jail sentence for employee’s death will act as a deterrent
Western Australia’s WorkSafe commissioner says he hopes the state’s first jail sentence for gross negligence will act as a deterrent to other employers who do not take workplace safety seriously.
Employer ordered to pay $44,000 in damages to injured worker
The importance of employers having correct frameworks in place to manage ill and injured workers was highlighted in a recent case.
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Worker charged after forklift load fatality
WorkSafe has charged a forklift operator following the death of another worker at a Corio warehouse in October 2021.
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Glass factory worker hospitalised after alleged stabbing by coworker
An employee at a Sydney glass manufacturer has allegedly been stabbed at his workplace by one of his coworkers.
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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.
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Employer vicarious liability court case
In this article Special Counsel Jacqi Marshall and Law Graduate Chantel Leadbeater from HopgoodGanim’s Insurance practice examine the recent High Court decision of CCIG Investments Pty Ltd v Schokman [2023] HCA 21 and its clarification of the principle of vicarious liability of employers for the actions of their employees.
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Business owner charged with serious offences
NT Worksafe has charged an Alice Springs arborist over an incident with a woodchipper last year that left a worker seriously injured.
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Employer pays hefty price for discriminating against worker after out-of-work injury
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia recently dealt with the case of an injured worker who filed a discrimination lawsuit against his employer for failing to reasonably accommodate him after an injury.
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Victorian manufacturer MPI Global Pty Ltd fined $40,000 after worker loses fingers
Victorian manufacturer MPI Global Pty Ltd fined $40,000 after worker loses fingers
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WorkSafe gives 37 compensation fraudsters the flick
An ongoing clampdown by Victoria’s workplace safety watchdog has weeded out a new crop of compensation fraudsters who think they’re above the law.
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Employers beware – zero tolerance policy does not automatically warrant dismissal
Many employers will have a “zero tolerance” policy in their workplace, particularly in relation to breaches of alcohol and drug policies. However, it is important to keep in mind that the existence of a zero tolerance policy does not automatically warrant dismissal.
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What does a healthy workplace look like?
A safe and healthy workplace is essential to maintain the physical and mental wellbeing of all workers.
When it comes to examples of healthy workplaces, it is hard to look past global tech giant Google with its free food, in-house masseurs, nap pods and games rooms.
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Tree removal company fined over $2 million
A tree removal company has been fined more than $2 million over the death of a worker who was killed when using a defective woodchipping machine.
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Company fined for giving forklift rides to children
Workplaces have been cautioned on risks of children being injured after video footage captured a forklift driver giving rides to young children.
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