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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Juice company Nippy’s fined, criminally convicted over scalping of 18-year-old worker
A juice company has been fined $120,000 after an employee was scalped in a workplace incident described as “traumatic”.
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Young apprentice worker killed at Newcastle hospital building site
Twenty-year-old apprentice building worker Harry Mcwilliam was killed at a Newcastle construction site on Wednesday morning, when he was struck by falling steel reinforcement bars.
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Fraudster caught claiming injuries on fake jobs
A man who twice made worker injury compensation claims in the names of employers that he didn’t work for, including his sister-in-law’s business, has had to repay $135,000.
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Man dies after crashing through roof and falling 5m
Joshua Wargent had previously spoken about his passion for working in the solar industry.
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Injured worker at Woolworths Distribution Centre dies
One of three men injured in a serious workplace incident in Western Sydney has died, authorities have confirmed.
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Allegations ‘not substantiated’ but changes implemented at Ballarat Clarendon College
A Clarendon College-appointed investigator has wrapped up an investigation into bullying allegations at the elite school, finding anonymous whistleblower claims made in late 2022 unsubstantiated.
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Safety warning issued over angle grinder incidents
NT WorkSafe has issued a safety alert after four workers were injured in four separate angle grinder incidents within a five-week period. In the first incident, a young apprentice boilermaker was using an angle grinder to cut plates off a bumper bar when the grinder kicked back into his hand and the cutting disc broke.
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