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Workplace Relations & Safety publications
22-12-11 |
Guilty plea for College over tree-falling incident
A South Australian private school has pleaded guilty to a breach of South Australia's Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 following an incident where three people were injured when an unsafe tree fell on school grounds.
A South Australian private school has pleaded guilty to a breach of South Australia's Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 following an incident where three people were injured when an unsafe tree fell on school grounds.
22-12-11 |
A timely reminder about remedial action
The NSW Industrial Court has fined a director $30,000 after one of his employees fell from the roof of a commercial building.
The NSW Industrial Court has fined a director $30,000 after one of his employees fell from the roof of a commercial building.
22-12-11 |
Recent case developments in drug and alcohol testing in the workplace
Drug and alcohol policies that provide for mandatory drug and alcohol testing are becoming more common in the workplace, particularly in industries that require workers to handle heavy or dangerous plant and machinery.
Drug and alcohol policies that provide for mandatory drug and alcohol testing are becoming more common in the workplace, particularly in industries that require workers to handle heavy or dangerous plant and machinery.
22-12-11 |
National harmonisation update - December 2011
As the proposed commencement date of 1 January 2012 draws near, we provide an update on what's happening around the country with the harmonisation of WHS laws.
As the proposed commencement date of 1 January 2012 draws near, we provide an update on what's happening around the country with the harmonisation of WHS laws.
22-12-11 |
Who is your "employee"?
As South Australia delays harmonisation, the South Australian Industrial Relations Court has handed down an important decision regarding the extent of the duty owed by employers to contractors.
As South Australia delays harmonisation, the South Australian Industrial Relations Court has handed down an important decision regarding the extent of the duty owed by employers to contractors.
07-12-11 |
Queensland approves Codes of Practice
On 24 November 2011, Queensland took the next step in the adoption of the new work health and safety laws, with the proclamation of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) and approval of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld).
On 24 November 2011, Queensland took the next step in the adoption of the new work health and safety laws, with the proclamation of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) and approval of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld).
30-11-11 |
Alcohol and Christmas: some sobering thoughts for the festive season
As the Christmas party season approaches, it is worth considering the consequences of alcohol consumption at functions for employers and employees alike.
As the Christmas party season approaches, it is worth considering the consequences of alcohol consumption at functions for employers and employees alike.