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An employer’s obligation to protect staff from acts of violence was highlighted in a recent South Australian case
![Protecting your workers from violence]()
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The NSW Court of Appeal has recently held that a worker can obtain compensation for discrimination relating to a work injury, without stopping their right to also seek workers’ compensation…5 mins read
![Double-dip: Employee entitled to receive compensation in two ways for one work injury]()
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SafeWork SA has reminded businesses of their legal obligation to ensure safe systems of work are in place to protect workers and other people, following the collapse of scaffolding.
![Free-standing scaffold fall triggers safety alert]()
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UpdatesA farm worker was seriously injured after being crushed by a frontend loader he was operating.
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UpdatesA 51-year-old labourer suffered serious head injuries and later died in hospital after he fell nearly 3 metres onto a tiled courtyard at a residential property.
![Labourer dies from 3-metre fall]()
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WorkSafe WA has issued a reminder about quad bike safety following the recent death of a 76-year-old farmer in the state.
![Another quad bike fatality reported]()
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The Court found that the applicants were employees rather than independent contractors, despite some observations that supported a contrary view.5 mins read
![2 truck drivers engaged as contractors found to actually be employees]()
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The importance of businesses implementing safety processes to deal with COVID-19 has become even clearer with outbreaks occurring repeatedly at workplaces.3 mins read
![SafeWork NSW Awards focus on challenges of COVID-19]()
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A recent enforceable undertaking demonstrates the significant monetary costs that can result from a worker being injured on machinery where the safety interlock has been disabled.2 mins read
![Company receives $1.5M blow over inadequate safety]()
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The removal of the power of WHS inspectors in Queensland to make binding directions regarding WHS right of entry disputes is likely to shift the focus for dispute resolution to…2 mins read
![Five-fold increase in fines for refusing entry to permit holders]()
