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Worker wins legal fight in engineered stone safety fail

A stone supplier has copped the first fine of its kind after exposing a worker to silica dust and the risk of serious illness over almost seven years.

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Worker dies after falling from power pole in Newcastle parkland

A SafeWork NSW investigation is under way.

Newcastle Herald

Orica cops $1.2m fine for exposing Kooragang workers to deadly cobalt dust

'Nothing was done for years': District Court Judge David Russell

Newcastle Herald

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Qantas fined for illegally sacking worker over COVID-19 concerns

The case has been described as a "warning to all employers".

The Canberra Times

'Lazy' work safety watchdog lashed for failings

Already dumped on by an independent auditor, NSW's workplace safety regulator is now being denounced by unions and a UK company over its silicosis response.

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'Shock' report sparks ICAC referral for safety watchdog

A monitor for dangerous dust from since-banned engineered stone might not have worked and was developed through a "significantly flawed" process, a report says.

AAP

Liddell Power Station's asbestos legacy to be buried for eternity

Plan to bury asbestos waste from the demolition of LIddell Power Station.

Newcastle Herald

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'I fear there will be a death': SafeWork NSW overhaul after damning report

Insiders were worried about SafeWork's ineffective system.

Newcastle Herald

Gig workers next in line after SafeWork shake-up

The final review of NSW agencies created by the abolition of WorkCover has recommended another investigation to look at safety for workers in the gig economy.

AAP

'Zero-tolerance' approach to illegal New Year's Eve fireworks

SafeWork NSW is warning of the dangers of using illegal fireworks

Newcastle Herald

Qantas guilty over treatment of virus-concerned worker

A court has found Qantas guilty of breaching NSW workplace health and safety laws after it stood down a worker who raised concerns about COVID-19.

AAP

SafeWork NSW confirms it's 'aware' of potential Kurri gas safety issue

'Nose bleeds, stomach cramps', unions say workers exposed.

Newcastle Herald

Worker injured after crane collapses at new Sydney Fish Market construction site

Man taken to hospital in stable condition after crane fell on scaffolding at Glebe site just after midday

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Snowboarders hurt as wind gust detaches Thredbo ski lift

The incident is being investigated by Safework NSW and an independent engineer.

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Surprise visits and crackdowns: SafeWork to increase surveillance in Hunter

'Bosses have an obligation to people's lives.'

Newcastle Herald

Construction crackdown in Hunter amid safety concerns: minister

The workplace safety minister will meet with construction site inspectors in Newcastle today.

Newcastle Herald

'Threats, abuse, high workloads': watchdog cracks down on NDIS providers

Inspectors audited 40 workplaces and dished out more than 20 infringements.

Newcastle Herald

Three previous safety incidents reported before John Hunter worksite death

SafeWork NSW said the incidents happened between December and May.

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A 20-Year-Old Man Has Died After Becoming Trapped At A Newcastle Hospital Construction Site

Police and SafeWork NSW are investigating the incident.

Newcastle Herald

Man flown to hospital after workplace explosion

Police said the incident has been reported to SafeWork NSW.

Newcastle Herald

Disability workers facing high stress, harassment and bullying, minister says

The audits ensure support workers are supported themselves.

Newcastle Herald

Minister in Newcastle as SafeWork conducts disability service blitz

Recent workers compensation claims data shows psychosocial hazards are prominent in the disability services sector.

Newcastle Herald

Stone benchtop manufacturer sued over toxic dust

SafeWork NSW brings silicosis case to District Court alleging six years of inaction and duty of care breaches

Newcastle Herald

Letter begs new bishop to reconsider closing senior campus

SafeWork NSW has confirmed it is engaging with the school.

Newcastle Herald

Taxpayers stuck in the middle are paying for all of it

I get it, JobSeeker at $350 per week is not much to live on. But as low as welfare payments are, welfare still takes the lion-share of the budget in this country.

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