Workers Compensation Dust Diseases Legislation
A proposed amendment to the Workers’ Compensation (Dust Disease) Act 1942 (The Dust Diseases Act) seeks to reinforce support to workers injured by work-related dust diseases.
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SIRA’s Workers Compensation Assist Pilot
Building off the success of another one of SIRA’s programs, SIRA has launched a program with ALDI, Toll and Catholic Church Insurance with the goal of helping injured workers even more. SIRA’s Workers COmpensation Assist Pilot is intended to help people navigate NSW workers compensation processes.
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Employer Liable ‘Work Induced Fatigue’
The NSW Supreme Court has found an employer liable where an employee who while travelling home from his workplace suffered severe injuries. The Supreme Court said they were satisfies the company’s duty of care extended beyond its employees’ work works and workplace.
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Keeping Food Delivery Riders Safe
Under Work Health & Safety Act, Platforms (deemed a PCBU) must ensure risks are eliminated or controlled, includes features of the app or the delivery process that can create a risk to rider/drivers health and safety. From 1 July 2022, in keeping food delivery riders safe, they must be provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to do their job safely.
Under Work Health & Safety Act, Platforms (deemed a PCBU) must ensure risks are eliminated or controlled, includes features of the app or the delivery process that can create a risk to rider/drivers health and safety.
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Motor Accidents & Workers Compensation Law Changes
NSW Parliament recently approved changes to workers compensation and motor accidents legislation to provide greater support to volunteers, children of those involved in fatal workplace accidents and road users. Customer Service and Digital Government Minister Victor Dominello believes the changes are important step forward.
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Keeping Young Workers Safe
The New South Wales government has recently reminded employers to ensure that young workers get “extra support” to carry out their tasks “correctly and safely.”
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