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$375,000 Fine for Not Enforcing Pedestrian Zone
In another tragic accident, a Victorian business has been fined $375,000 for failing to enforce an exclusion zone around a truck being unloaded.
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Sacking for Fighting Rarely Harsh or Unreasonable
A recent Federal Court decision confirms that dismissal for fighting at work is generally considered reasonable, and therefore sacked workers in these circumstances are not likely to be successful in bids for reinstatement.
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Plant Driver’s Error Gets Employer Fined
A NSW business has been fined $250,000 for failing to ensure a vehicle remained stationary when pedestrians approached it.
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Fine for Inadequate Emergency Equipment
A Victorian firm was fined $15,000 last month for failing to provide adequate plans and equipment for prompt rescue of a worker suspended at height.
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Who is at Fault?
Who do you think is responsible for the following workplace incidents?
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How Do Know Your Safety Program is Working?
Many people immediately respond to the question about the effectiveness of their safety program by citing the great (low) LTI or “Recordable” rate they have achieved over recent years. Interestingly, a feature of many disasters is the subsequent finding that despite good statistics, no one noticed or reported the gradual drift towards unsafe operation.
