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Clarity for employers on social work functions
ALH v Simon Blackwood (the Regulator) [2014] QIRC 105 13 June 2014 The recent decision from the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission provides further clarity for employers in determining applications for compensation for injuries sustained at social work functions.
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Injury attributable to pre-existing back disease
Geary v REJV Services Pty Ltd & Ors [2011] QSC. This case emphasises the importance of gathering past medical information to establish the extent of symptoms suffered due to pre-existing degeneration prior to the work event.
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Industry solutions for managing the risks of workers being hit or crushed by heavy vehicles and trailers
One Queensland business implemented an engineering solution to address the risks associated with working under heavy vehicles. The business purchased a heavy-duty four-post hydraulic truck lift.
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Daryl Dickenson Transport - A load restraint safety case study
It is not recommended to use fixed or pivoting lever binders because they can cause serious injury when applying or releasing lashings.
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Mike Ball Dive Expeditions case study - Managing the quick recovery of drifting divers
A case study about managing the quick recovery of drifting divers.
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Fantasea Adventure Cruising - a case study on managing the medical risks of snorkellers
Case study highlighting best practice and innovative examples of ways diving and snorkelling operators are managing the risks of cardiovascular disease deaths in recreational diving and snorkelling.
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Industry standard equipment not enough to satisfy duty of care
Thompson v Cranetrans Pty Ltd [2013] QSC 250 23 September 2013. Where equipment is provided which accords with industry standard, that does not necessarily mean that the employer’s conduct has met a standard of reasonable care.