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Bulga Underground Operations: Convicted of Health and Safety Breach for 2010 Workplace Accident

Posted by Robert O'Neill

beltana mineBulga Underground was found guilty and convicted for breaching workplace health and safety laws that resulted in a worker being seriously injured at the Beltana mine in 2010.

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Topics: Blog, Occupational Health and Wellbeing

Coal-Carrying “Murder Ship” Under Serious Investigation

Posted by Robert O'Neill

coal shipSage Sagittarius, the coal carrier that’s been under investigation by the authorities of the Australian government for the suspicious deaths of its two Filipino employees, has yet again attracted more scrutiny about its seaworthiness in the Australian waters.

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Topics: Prosecutions, Blog

Canberra Hospital Mental Health Staff Feel Afraid and Unsafe

Posted by Robert O'Neill

mental health staffThe mental health staff employed at the Adult Mental Health Unit of Canberra has expressed their concern over their safety, particularly about their working conditions and the fear of being regularly exposed to violent outbursts from patients, according to reports received under the laws of Freedom of Information.

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Topics: Hazard and Risk Management, Blog

WorkSafe Week calendar of events now available

Posted by Robert O'Neill

worksafe logoDon't risk missing Work Safe Week in 2012. It's free to attend and could have a big impact on how you implement health and safety, return-to-work and health and wellbeing at your workplace.

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Topics: Communication, Consultation and Involvement, Blog

Boat company fined $275,000 over the death of a worker

Posted by Robert O'Neill

libraryWorkSafe Victoria recently reported that a Somerton boat company has been found guilty and fined $275,000 over the death of a worker in December 2011.

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Topics: Prosecutions, Blog