A class action lawsuit against BHP Group alleges widespread sexual harassment and sex discrimination affecting women working at its Australian sites between 2003 and 2024. The case follows similar reports from other mining companies, revealing systemic issues within the industry. BHP shares are down, and the legal battle could have significant implications for the company and the mining sector.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has released new recommendations aimed at improving workplace health and safety in marijuana processing facilities, prompted by the 2022 death of a worker due to occupational asthma. The bulletin emphasizes the dangers of cannabis dust and requires licensees to follow OSHA guidelines and implement safety protocols.
CompScience, an insurance provider backed by Nationwide, is utilizing AI to transform workplace safety, as evidenced by a successful case study with Keystone Natural Holdings. This partnership resulted in a significant reduction in workplace hazards, demonstrating the power of AI-driven safety analytics in promoting a safer work environment and reducing insurance costs.
A federal judge in Seattle has upheld an arbitration order requiring Alaska Airlines to rehire a mechanic fired for testing positive for cannabis in 2022. The case highlights the conflict between state marijuana legalization and federal drug policies, raising crucial questions about employee rights and workplace safety in the evolving landscape of cannabis use.
A devastating accident at a glass manufacturing unit in Pune, Maharashtra, claimed the lives of four workers and left one seriously injured. The incident occurred when a consignment of glass fell on the workers while they were unloading it from a vehicle.
The Supreme Court of India has voiced serious concerns about the widespread publication of the victim’s name and photograph in the recent rape and murder case of a junior postgraduate doctor in Kolkata. The court deemed the incident horrific and condemned the delay in registering the FIR and the destruction of the crime scene. The matter will be heard further on August 20th, with the court considering the formation of a National Task Force to address workplace safety.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products, has released its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, showcasing its progress in environmental stewardship, diversity and inclusion, and workplace safety. The report highlights the company’s commitment to supporting its customers’ sustainability goals, creating an inclusive workplace, and reducing its environmental impact.
Ontario is overhauling its compensation system for injured migrant workers. The changes affect workers who cannot return to their previous job due to an injury but can work in other roles. Previously, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) paid workers 85% of their salary if they were unable to return to their job but clawed back money earned from other work. This was deemed unfair to migrant workers who often earn less in their home countries than they would if they worked the same job in Ontario full-time. The WSIB is reviewing 50 claims dating back to 2007 and will likely pay out millions in retroactive compensation.
A man in his 30s has sustained serious injuries after being crushed by a piece of machinery at a workplace in Murarrie. Critical care paramedics stabilized the victim before transporting him to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. This incident follows a workplace fatality at a mine site in Western Australia’s Goldfields earlier this week. Workplace health and safety authorities are investigating the Brisbane accident.
A medical professional was severely injured after being stabbed multiple times by a patient at Signature Health in Maple Heights, Ohio, on Wednesday afternoon. The 24-year-old male patient pursued the clinician after an incident in an examination room, stabbing him repeatedly as he attempted to flee. A security guard intervened and apprehended the suspect. The victim, whose job title has not been disclosed, was rushed to a local hospital in serious condition. Signature Health CEO Jonathan Lee expressed concern for the well-being of the victim and emphasized the priority of providing a safe environment for patients and staff. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities are evaluating potential further actions. The identities of the victim and suspect have not been released.
