OHS News

Industrial manslaughter

Industrial manslaughter charges laid against QL...

Charges have been laid against Oil Tech International and company director Michael Reid in relation to the death of worker Matthew O’Brien at a waste recycling facility in Yatala on...

Industrial manslaughter charges laid against QL...

Charges have been laid against Oil Tech International and company director Michael Reid in relation to the death of worker Matthew O’Brien at a waste recycling facility in Yatala on...

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Fair work Bill

Reforms needed to protect workers

The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has publicly released their submission on the Fair Work Laws Amendment (Proper Use of Worker Benefits) Bill 2017. According to the Ai Group the...

Reforms needed to protect workers

The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has publicly released their submission on the Fair Work Laws Amendment (Proper Use of Worker Benefits) Bill 2017. According to the Ai Group the...

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OHS training

OHS training to make workplaces safe in Victoria

After a 14-week training course, WorkSafe Victoria’s latest group of inspector and investigator graduates have began the task of keeping Victorian workers safe. The 22 graduates, made up of 18...

OHS training to make workplaces safe in Victoria

After a 14-week training course, WorkSafe Victoria’s latest group of inspector and investigator graduates have began the task of keeping Victorian workers safe. The 22 graduates, made up of 18...

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Workplace health and safety law

Breaching health and safety laws

A South Australian business has been convicted and fined $99,000 in the SA Employment Court after a worker lost part of four fingers. Rota Forma who operate a business producing...

Breaching health and safety laws

A South Australian business has been convicted and fined $99,000 in the SA Employment Court after a worker lost part of four fingers. Rota Forma who operate a business producing...

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mental health and wellbeing

Wellbeing and mental health of FIFO workers

Fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers who spend a longer time at the workplace are less anxious and depressed than those on a shorter 'swing' suggests new data. According to a report...

Wellbeing and mental health of FIFO workers

Fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers who spend a longer time at the workplace are less anxious and depressed than those on a shorter 'swing' suggests new data. According to a report...

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Construction site OHS breach

Construction company fined for OHS breach

A civil construction company has been fined $35,000 after a member of the public was injured after falling into a hole on site and becoming trapped. Pakenham has been fined...

Construction company fined for OHS breach

A civil construction company has been fined $35,000 after a member of the public was injured after falling into a hole on site and becoming trapped. Pakenham has been fined...

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