Hot weather can take a serious toll on our health. In Europe in 2003, 70,000 people died in a heatwave. While such large-scale loss of life has not yet been experienced in an Australian summer, many parts of the country are experiencing exceptionally warm conditions that carry significant health risks – especially for older people, young children and those with chronic health conditions. Read Full Article
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WorkCover Urges Caution after Forklift Fatality
Monday, December 23, 2013
Workcover New South Wales says injuries and deaths at work can have a long term impact on employees and special support is needed. Read Full Article
Union push for Trucking Accident Investigations
Thursday, December 05, 2013
The Transport Workers Union says workplace health and safety officials should investigate all trucking fatalities. Read Full Article
Worker killed at Ravensworth mine after vehicle run over by coal truck
Monday, December 02, 2013
Operations at a mine in the New South Wales Hunter Valley have shut down after a contractor was crushed to death by a coal truck. Read Full Article
ACT - What New Anti Bullying Laws Mean to You
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
The Fair Work Commission has released early details on how its new anti-bullying powers will work. Read Full Article
New ACT Industrial Court
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
The ACT is to have a new court to cover industrial and workplace safety matters. Read Full Article
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