Latest news and cases
ACT replaces entire OHS law
20 August, 2008The ACT Government has introduced new work safety legislation that will replace the entire current Act, implementing review recommendations to extend worker coverage and expand safety duties. Read full article...
Aggressive behaviour 'unacceptable' but not sackable
20 August, 2008The AIRC has ordered NSW RailCorp to reinstate an employee who was sacked for misconduct after reacting aggressively when his promotion to stationmaster was reversed. Read full article...
Chemical and plastic reforms on the way
20 August, 2008Chemicals and plastics regulation in Australia should be overhauled, according to a new report by the Productivity Commission. The Council of Australian Governments has also released a separate report that calls for a more consistent approach to dealing with the possible use of chemicals for terrorism. So, what could this mean for OHS? Read full article...
Workers comp — cases wrap
20 August, 2008No prejudice established against tribunal member; Worker was author of own psych injury; Procedural unfairness not demonstrated; Injured worker’s compensation wrongly stopped. Read full article...
$370k fines for trainee's death
19 August, 2008Two companies and a director have been found guilty of multiple OHS failures, which caused the death of a trainee rigger three years ago. Read full article...
Can we force an ill worker to take leave?
19 August, 2008WorkplaceOHS experts regularly answer your questions on OHS issues that you face day-to-day in the workplace. In this article, our experts discuss directing employees to take leave because of medical issues. Read full article...
Good leadership ups worker health and wellbeing
19 August, 2008A study has confirmed that good leadership has positive effects on employee health and wellbeing, including decreased sick leave and disability. Read full article...
National chemical laws needed, says Prod Comm
19 August, 2008A uniform, national approach to chemicals and plastics regulation is needed to reduce unnecessary and costs and improve OHS, according to a Productivity Commission report. Read full article...