Introduction Western Australia is currently experiencing a multitude of changes in its occupational safety and health sphere. Recently, penalty levels have dramatically increased, with Premier Mark McGowan stating that 'The...
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A recent case, Betterlay Brick and Block Laying Pty Ltd v Williamson [2018] QDC 172, has provided a timely reminder about a PCBU's ongoing obligations when attempting to delegate WHS responsibilities. The...
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In October 2018, two workers in an excavation were injured when a 1350mm diameter concrete stormwater pipe toppled over. They were installing a short 500mm length of the large diameter...
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Executives now have a positive duty to exercise due diligence to ensure that their businesses comply with their safety duties. Safety duties include Chain of Responsibility (CoR) parties' primary duty...
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In September 2018, a truck driver suffered severe abdominal injuries when a chain failed during a semi-trailer recovery operation. The chain was being used with other heavy vehicle recovery equipment...
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South Australia's beleaguered workplace safety watchdog SafeWork SA has apologised over yet another failed prosecution, admitting it has failed two women crushed by a steel construction gate in Adelaide's CBD....
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Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt is asking state workplace regulators to immediately investigate risks to the health of stonemasons, and stop unsafe work practices. It comes after calls from the...
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Adolescence and the early years of adulthood are a time of life when many changes occur, for example changing schools, leaving home, and starting university or a new job. For...
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A Cairns sand and gravel business has been fined $125,000 after one of its apprentices suffered a serious work injury last year. After pleading guilty, the company was sentenced in...
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Purpose This alert is to highlight the significant health risks caused by exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) for workers in engineered stone benchtop manufacturing, finishing and installation industries. Workers...
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