WHS Failure-Retail Staff fall nets $235k damages
By Corrina | | Safety
Businesses in the retail sector often think it won’t happen to them… a fall from heights… A worker at Millers Clothing outlet fell from a step ladder as she was trying to remove a mannequin from a high shelf. At the hearing, the worker claimed that her employer was negligent in that it had: 1. Failed […]
New guidance: work-related psychological health and safety
By Corrina | | Safety
Taking preventative action works Work-related psychological health and safety – A systematic approach to meeting your dutieswill help employers and workers understand and meet their duties concerning psychological health and safety in the workplace. Dr Peta Miller, Special Adviser for Safe Work Australia, said we know what causes psychological harm in the workplace and that […]
Duty of Care
By Corrina | | Safety
Beven v Brisbane Youth Service Inc [2017] QCA 211 Court of Appeal Sofronoff, Gotterson and McMurdo J. 22 September 2017 Background Ms Beven was a family support worker for Brisbane Youth Services. The employer provides counselling and other support services to young people who have generally, mental illness, drug addiction, been affected by sexual abuse, […]
Fire Danger Ratings
By Corrina | | Safety
NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE by https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au The Bush Fire Danger Ratings give you an indication of the possible consequences of a fire, if one was to start. Bush Fire Danger Ratings are based on predicted conditions such as temperature, humidity, wind and the dryness of the landscape. The higher the fire danger rating, the more dangerous […]