The retail workers’ union in the United Kingdom is calling for a work limit on exceptionally hot days and is calling on employers to take better action to prevent “uncomfortably
Technical college fined in ‘landmark decision’
An Otago technical college has been fined and convicted for health and safety failings after a student’s finger was partially amputated during a precursor training course. Otago Polytechnic appeared in
NZ worker killed by tractor
A New Zealand primary producer has died after an incident in Eastern Southland. A WorkSafe New Zealand spokeswoman confirmed that two people were injured in the incident, one fatally. Emergency
Work for the Dole program under WHS scrutiny
The Australian Work for the Dole (WFTD) program is under renewed scrutiny as the workplace health and safety pressures of COVID-19 meet what are alleged to be unsafe practices. The
Employer praised despite workplace incident at QLD farm
A pineapple farmer in Queensland has been praised for his ongoing support after an employee was injured working on a cyclone-damaged shed. Colin Stevens faced the Rockhampton Magistrates Court as
