Tragic reminder of the dangers of working alongside heavy vehicles
A recent incident in which a worker at a NSW grain storage facility died after being struck by a reversing front-end loader has provided a reminder of the risks inherent in many workplaces. The incident, which happened at premises located near Wee Waa brought the total number of workers killed in vehicle-related accidents in the […]
$30m for truck driver rest area upgrades in NSW
A new joint initiative by the federal and NSW governments and the trucking industry will see $30 million go towards providing more and better rest areas for long distance truck drivers. The new facilities – to be funded as part of the $220 million Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program – will include upgraded rest […]
ATSB warns against complacency in workplace risk management
Catastrophic injury suffered at the workplace can have consequences that extend far beyond the day the incident takes place. In addition to the loss of income they suffer while recuperating, injured parties may be also be faced with costly medical treatment and rehabilitation. If you are injured at work in NSW, compensation lawyers may be […]
Staying safe on public transport during the heat wave
With a heat wave currently affecting the state, Transport for NSW is reminding people to stay safe on public transport and carry a water bottle. “Customers travelling on the network should be aware of how dehydration can affect their health, and carry a bottle of water,” a Transport for NSW spokesperson said in a statement. […]
New workplace relations and safety laws to better protect Australians at work
Amendments to workplace relations and safety laws came into effect on January 1 2013, which are set to better protect Australians at work. Acting minister for employment and workplace relations Kate Ellis said that these reforms bring about much-needed improvements. “These changes usher in reforms to the workplace relations system and provide more Australians with […]
Minister Shorten announces plans for quad bike restrictions at workplaces
It is always good to see politicians advocating improved health and safety protocols in the workplace. Injuries at work can be costly to both the employer and the employee, and often have long-lasting consequences for the victim. While workers compensation can help people to cover the cost of an injury – in terms of lost […]
Tower cranes the focus of recent WorkCover discussions
Work involving tower cranes has been the focus of recent WorkCover NSW discussions, with the organisation looking at ways to minimise the risk of accidents involving this equipment. On December 4 the WorkCover NSW Crane Safety Roundtable met to talk about tower crane safety and also how emergency evacuation exits could be improved. Last week […]
Anti-discrimination laws to be consolidated
If all goes to plan, some changes to Australia’s anti-discrimination laws are set to be implemented. Yesterday (November 20) attorney-general Nicola Roxon and minister for finance and deregulation Penny Wong released exposure draft legislation to consolidate anti-discrimination laws. Ms Roxon believes this will make it easier for people to understand the laws and also to […]
Know your rights: understanding employment law
Many people miss out on being reimbursed for wrongs done to them because they were not aware of their rights in a certain situation. For example, some people are injured at work and fail to realise that they could have claimed compensation. The same thing goes for those harmed in car and motorbike accidents, public […]
Safe Work Australia announces new ten year strategy
Both employers and employees will welcome the release of the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012–22, announced on October 31 by minister for employment and workplace relations Bill Shorten. The ten year strategy, published by Safe Work Australia, seeks to reduce the incidence of work-related death, illness and injury by improving work health […]
