Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Family upset at fatality findings
The parents of a drill rig worker tragically killed in a remote Queensland mine have voiced their profound dismay at the findings of a coroner's inquiry.
Gold firm reveals issues
Gold Fields Limited has issued a formal apology to employees who have endured bullying, sexual harassment, racism, and other forms of discrimination.
New IR protections pushed
The Albanese Government has introduced its attempt to address issues that undermine pay and working conditions.
Paper straw PFAS checked
Researchers have discovered that many so-called ‘eco-friendly’ paper straws contain poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Roundup case raised
Hundreds of Australians are alleging in court that exposure to Roundup led to their diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Shift impairment studied
Shift work has been linked to cognitive impairment in middle-aged and older adults.
Postie injuries tallied
Australia Post data suggests a postie suffers a job-related injury at least once a week.
Workers claim water risk
Two contractors in the NT claim they were instructed to continue spraying contaminated drill rig water for up to five days, despite knowing its hazardous nature.
Cochlear compo outlined
Hundreds of families will be offered compensation for issues with Cochlear hearing implants in South Australia.
Fukushima release looms
Japan is preparing to release treated nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean.
Union surveys uni assaults
The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) is running a survey to assess the extent of educator sexual assault and harassment.
EPA lays gold charges
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has launched criminal proceedings against Newcrest's Cadia gold mine.
Fine over milk truck pain
A Victorian transport company has been convicted and fined $110,000 after two drivers were injured in separate milk tanker incidents in 2020.
Low-dose risks revealed
New research shows an increased cancer risk from low-dose radiation exposure at work.
States run cross-border blitz
WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW are joining forces for a cross-border construction blitz.