Is it acceptable to dismiss an injured worker once all reasonable accommodations and options have been considered? If yes, what exactly is considered reasonable?
No employer obligation to provide ‘suitable duties’ to an injured employee indefinitely Read More »
One person is believed to have died following an incident at Wahring.
One believed dead following incident at Wahring Read More »
A cheese processing and packaging business in Victoria has been slapped with a $50,000 fine after two workers had fingers amputated while on the job.
Business fined $50,000 after amputations Read More »
It comes as the findings of an inquiry investigating the sexual abuse plaguing WA’s mining sector are set to be laid bare within days.
Woman allegedly sexually assaulted by worker at Pilbara mine site, sparking police probe Read More »
Corporate retreats are coming under fire for reports of injuries and out-of-control partying.
Two dozen employees were injured walking on hot coals Read More »
Two directors of the company responsible for the care of Annie Smith have been charged with criminal neglect over her death in squalor – and been released on $20,000 bail agreements.
Two directors to face court charged with criminal negligence Read More »
The company was fined $300,000 for failing to provide a safe system of work and $150,000 for failing to provide information, instruction or training.
Company fined $490,000 after milk tanker tragedy Read More »
A Hamilton nursery has admitted it failed to provide a safe workplace after its worker became caught between a machine and a conveyer belt.
Nursery fined after worker seriously injured in ‘gruesome’ incident Read More »
A worker has died in a serious accident at a Metricon building site in Walkerville, reportedly involving an electrical box.
Man killed in workplace accident at Walkerville Read More »
The AFL’s handling of concussion and its return-to-play protocols will be put under a fresh examination when an investigation by WorkSafe Victoria is forwarded to the Office of Public Prosecutions this week.
AFL concussion investigation to be referred to public prosecutors Read More »
The costs associated with injury claims can be tremendous, with potential risks to your bottom line.
Costliest workplace injuries revealed in report by Honan Read More »
A farm worker has been killed, crushed by a bulk seed bag in Victoria’s west.
Victorian farm worker crushed to death Read More »
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.
Victoria sees ‘sharp’ spike in mental injury claims Read More »
An Adelaide woman has won workers compensation because of a throat injury caused by the use of hand sanitiser at the school she worked at from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hand sanitiser injures worker Read More »
The party has promised to review and update the current laws, which were last reviewed in 2001. The aim is to make sure that the laws are up to date and fit for purpose and has said that they mean to make changes to the way WHS laws are enforced in Australia.
Labor has WHS law changes high on their agenda. Read More »
