Anniversary of death: Seven years on, family gather in court to see private prosecution of forestry employer
The man, 24, was hit by a nine-kilogram D-shackle which came towards him "like a missile".
Source: nzherald.co.nz
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Dive company to pay $250K, avoids prosecution after school trip incident
A well-known Northland dive company has avoided prosecution over an incident in which two children were trapped in a sea cave by agreeing to a raft of measures to improve safety and help the victims.
New Zealand General New Zealand Poor Knights Islands Catalijne Pille Kate Malcolm Tauraroa Area School
Source: rnz.co.nz
City council 'need to step up' to ensure safety of library workers, says Sinn Féin's Louise O'Reilly
On a recent visit to Cork, Deputy Louise O’Reilly told The Echo that library staff have a legal entitlement to safety in their workplace.
David Obrien Ann Doherty Deputy Louise Oreilly Cork Central Library Cork City Joint Policing Committee Cork City Council
Source: echolive.ie
Social Security solvency, fairness to seniors meet in proposal
(The Center Square) – For many older workers, taking Social Security and continuing to work are essential.
Source: thecentersquare.com
Rep. Greg Murphy introduces Senior Citizens' Freedom to Work Act
Rep. Greg Murphy (NC-03) has introduced new legislation that will ensure senior citizens can continue working but earn their full social security benefits.
Source: jdnews.com
Workshop owner jailed after technician was crushed by Ford Transit
A workshop owner has been condemned for running an "amateurish, shambolic" vehicle repair garage after an employee was crushed while fixing a Ford Transit.
Source: am-online.com
NZ startup's quest to make fossil fuel alternative with nuclear fusion reactor
Fusion reactors are expected to power national grid more efficiently than solar or wind.
New Zealand New Zealand General United States Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Bob Buckley Al Simpson
Source: nzherald.co.nz
Caution urged as Covid-19 infections rise
Reported Covid infections rose in July 2023, prompting concerns about waning immunity and face mask guidance in Scotland.
United Kingdom City Of Humza Yousaf Avinash Hari Narayanan London Medical Laboratory Zoe Health Study
Source: personneltoday.com
Australia: Virgin Australia drops intractable bargaining case after union agrees to real wage cut
The company discontinued its application after the Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association lent its support to a real-wage cutting proposed enterprise agreement.
Western Australia Steve Purvinas Virgin Australia Regional Airlines Fair Work Commission Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association Virgin Australia
Source: wsws.org
Rocco Wright swimming pool death: David Lloyd Leisure fined £2.5m
Rocco Wright drowned in the pool at the David Lloyd Leisure club in Moortown, Leeds.
Source: bbc.co.uk