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Rural NewsSeptember 2005
The doors have opened for thousands of asbestos victims around the world to claim compensation against Australian suppliers, after a New Zealander won a $320,000 payout against James Hardie in a Sydney court. July 2005
The man from Snowy River still stands between rural workers and their safety, according to Australian Workers Union Central West President Mick Madden. 16 Hours to Recover Worker 14 July 2005It took more than16 hours to recover the body of a worker who died while working at a major Sydney construction site because he wasn’t noticed missing until the day after. June 2005
Bosses in Victoria face five years behind bars if they endanger employees under new safety laws that come into effect next week. May 2005
Patrick Stevedores tried to use John Howard’s new industrial laws to block inspection of a Port Botany site subsequently found to be riddled with asbestos. February 2005
A grieving widow's unanswered questions and a union campaign have moved to increase transparency over workplace fatalities. September 2004
Psychometric testing is being used to identify bullies - then give them the job. August 2004
Three workers have been killed and 273 have suffered a permanent disability as a result of falls from heights in the past year,prompting a move by the NSW Government to tackle one of the biggest dangers on the State’s construction sites.. July 2004
A Victorian radio announcer who slapped, verbally abused and threatened his colleagues has been silenced with a $10,000 fine. Chubb Workmates Back Bullied Whistleblower 16 July 2004Workmates of a worker who blew the whistle on bullying at security firm Chubb have backed his claims, as evidence comes to light that even Chubb’s insurer believes he is in the right. Insecure Chubb Angers Staff 09 July 2004A former Chubb Security Operations Manager claims years of bullying has left him a physical and emotional wreck. Hardies Ponders Asbestos Blue 08 July 2004When James Hardie decided to trade blue collar for blue chip it knew "spoilers" would try to wreck its party. It even nominated the AMWU and its NSW secretary, Paul Bastian, but was confident they would be seen off by an A-List cast of lawyers and spin doctors. Oberon Survives Bomb Threat 08 July 2004Timber workers in the central west town of Oberon have stopped work over safety conditions, just months after exposing a "ticking time bomb" at their plant. $275,000 fine after death of farm worker 05 July 2004Nurses Telegraph Fight Back 05 July 2004 Nurses at Campden and Campbelltown hospitals are being abused, threatened and spat on in public as they try to restore faith in their services. They stopped work for three hours this week to appeal, over the media’s head, to Western Sydney people spooked by months of negative publicity. June 2004
An average of 30 children aged under 14 years are killed each year on Australian farms, prompting calls from unions for more action to protect children in the workplace. May 2004
Welcome to the UnionSafe bulletin, keeping you informed about the hottest additions to your occupational health and safety website during April and May 2004. Lights Out At MCG 14 May 2004Construction workers at the MCG walked off the job after a crane hit a light tower showering glass onto the site below. Worker Dies After Company "Pressure" 13 May 2004Three weeks ago Cory Bentley asked his girlfriend to marry him. Last Wednesday afternoon she joined friends, family and workmates to say good bye at a Memorial Service that shut down Pt Hedland. April 2004
The Federal Government is moving to dodge the ACT’s Industrial manslaughter laws in a move slammed by the ACTU as "immoral". March 2004
A shonky developer with a history of violence monstered a NSW WorkCover inspector on a St Peter’s building site after local parents tipped off authorities about the risk to the public. February 2004
The NSW Labor Council is calling on WorkCover to investigate the latest research into fatigue management after international researchers called into question the current systems of dealing with fatigue. Driver Killed, Truckie Gaoled, Judge Damns Bosses 13 February 2004A truck driver pressured into driving 14-hour shifts has been gaoled following the death of another driver. January 2004
A 42-year-old construction worker was hospitalised after being crushed by an excavator in what the Construction Forestry mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) has slammed as an example of corners being cut on safety in a rush to meet deadlines. December 2003
A new report has thrown doubts on a key test used by State Rail to measure train driver’s vigilance and attention. Spotlight On State's Safest Workers 04 December 2003Workers who have gone an extra mile to make their workplaces safer will be recognised at the UnionSafe Annual Safety Delegates Conference this Friday. November 2003
Contract call centre operator TeleTech has suspended a safety representative, frogmarching him from his workplace for raising concerns about the company’s approach to safety. ACT Workers Reject Standover By Feds 28 November 2003Friends and Family of Joel Exner were on hand to applaud The ACT becoming the first Australian jurisdiction to enact industrial manslaughter legislation. Workers Up For Safety Awards 28 November 2003A policeman who’s developed a safer way to deal with knives, a worker on the largest demolition job in the southern hemisphere and a call centre operator who’s been suspended for speaking out are among over nearly thirty workers who are in line for the second annual Safety Achievement Awards. Safety Derails Train Talks 28 November 2003Talks for an enterprise bargaining agreement covering 2,500 workers at Pacific National have broken down over the company’s attempts to link wage outcomes to safety regulation. Miners Tackle Million Dollar Sidestep 28 November 2003A coal giant’s $5 million bid to avoid legal scrutiny over the deaths of four Hunter Valley miners looks set to be scuttled by retrospective legislation. UnionSafe News - November 2003 13 November 2003Welcome to the UnionSafe bulletin, keeping you informed about the hottest additions to your occupational health and safety website during September and October 2003. Workcover Roof Safety Mesh Alert 13 November 2003WorkCover has issued an official Safety Alert on the effective use of safety mesh to prevent falls when working on commercial or industrial buildings. October 2003
Pressure is mounting on the NSW Government to introduce industrial manslaughter legislation with thousands of workers rallying across the state on Monday, October 27. The Sydney rally will be addressed by Sue Exner, mother of 16 year old Joel Exner, who was tragically killed on a building site at Eastern Creek on October 15. Survey Targets Women And Workplace Violence 09 October 2003The Victorian Trades Hall Council Women's Committee has launched a survey investigating the issue of violence against women in the workplace. Transport Workers Say No To Violence 03 October 2003A rising number of violent attacks and assaults have led to calls from NSW Public Transport workers for management to improve safety for employees in the industry. August 2003
Despite the introduction of Transit Officers the number of assaults inflicted on State Rail staff has seen a dramatic increase in recent months with employees being subject to verbal and physical abuse, including instances of being spat on. The Rail, Tram and Bus Union wants members protected from having to account for decisions made by management. July 2003
Hundreds of farm workers die or are injured on the job each year but through the work of its regional organisers and a new log of claims, the Australian Workers Union is striving to turn the situation around. WorkCover Cultivates Rural Safety 22 July 2003WorkCover NSW is marking Rural Safety Week 2003 with the release of a new publication that outlines a raft of initiatives designed to promote safety in the rural community. May 2003
NSW Special Minister of State and Minister for Industrial Relations, John Della Bosca, said two seminars being held in Orange on Thursday 29 May would help prevent woolshed injuries and assist to reduce the estimated $4.6 million annual cost of injuries in the shearing industry. April 2003
Neale Towart reviews the latest occupational health and safety news stories. March 2003
Neale Towart reviews the latest occupational health and safety news stories. | |
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