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Investigation and prosecution following workplace fatalities: responding to the needs of families
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-20, 01:49 authored by Matthews, LR, Fitzpatrick, SJ, Philip BohlePhilip Bohle, Quinlan, MEvery year, there are over 200 traumatic deaths at work in Australia. A government safety inspector usually investigates each incident. The investigation may lead to prosecution of the employer or another party deemed to have breached relevant legislation. However, little systematic research has examined the needs and interests of grieving families in this process. Drawing on interviews with 48 representatives of institutions that deal with deaths at work (including regulators, unions, employers, police and coronial officers), this article examines how they view the problems and experiences of families. Notwithstanding some recent improvements, findings indicate ongoing shortcomings in meeting the needs of families regarding information provision, involvement and securing justice.
History
Publication title
Economic and Labour Relations ReviewVolume
25Pagination
253-270ISSN
1035-3046Department/School
TSBEPublisher
Sage Publications Ltd.Place of publication
United KingdomRights statement
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