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Death Of A Truck Driver: Eu Requires Massive Safety Overhaul
After a driver was killed by an unattended forklift while securing a load of timber, the employer entered into an enforceable undertaking to deliver on a comprehensive raft of safety strategies.
Role Reversal: Safety Representative Dismissed for WHS Misconduct
What happens when a safety rep breaks the very rules he's meant to uphold?
How often should safety committees meet?
A health and safety committee is an important part of many organisations.
Health And Safety Representative Entitled To Payment For Whs Inspections On Days Off
The NSW Industrial Relations Commission ruled that a health and safety representative must be paid for WHS inspections conducted on days off, highlighting the entitlement to compensation for necessary inspections outside scheduled hours.
Anonymous tipoffs see employer slugged for six safety offences
Three dangerous incidents one after the other triggered safety concerns and reports that led to an employer’s conviction in court and the imposition of heavy fines.
Which takes precedence: reasonable management directions or employee’s safety concerns?
In a case of unfair dismissal, the Fair Work Commission examined whether safety concerns justified an employee’s refusal to follow orders.
Crushed by Complacency: How Ignoring Safety Procedures Cost $270K
A risky job done by an untrained worker with damaged equipment and no specific guidance; what could possibly go wrong? Read why a court found that simple, inexpensive measures could likely have prevented the accident.
Wall Collapse in High Winds: $90K Fine Highlights Gaps in Safety Planning
When a wall collapsed on a windy day during a planned demolition no-one was injured, but the consequences could have been serious. The employer was convicted and fined $90K.