Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals

Airport officials in the ACT have raised legitimate concerns over the location of a new solar farm, which has the potential to blind pilots as they try to fly near the Canberra Airport.

Call for input makes mine Union wary

The Queensland Government is asking for feedback from the mining industry on proposed changes to safety regulations for workers and mine-site contractors.

Crane contacts spark safety inquiry

Electrical safety authorities in Western Australia are looking into what may have caused a string of incidents in which cranes clashed with overhead powerlines.

Name tags flagged for security concerns

Customs agents at major Australian airports say having to wear name tags could put them at risk of reprisal attacks by jet set criminals.

Police probe defective deliverers

South Australian police have completed their latest crackdown on heavy vehicle operators.

Upkeep required for train safety rhetoric

New statistics show how quickly complacency can seep in when it comes to safety around railways.

Principals call big brother for help

Some schools may be considering CCTV cameras to protect staff from rampaging parents.

Charges over brothers' unfruitful OHS outburst

The Hobart Magistrate’s Court has made a ruling and sent a warning; to take workplace health and safety seriously, and respect its enforcers as well.

Digital eyes watching drivers

A successful trial will see BHP roll out a high-tech new fatigue monitor on over a hundred of its massive trucks at an iron ore site in WA.

Dust laws solidified to stop drifting compliance

New regulations should bring about a healthy change in New South Wales mining operations, with adjustments to the state’s dust control protocols.

Experts urge pilots get grounded in going around

An aviation safety expert claims hundreds would be alive and some of the worst air disasters avoided if pilots would pull out at the appropriate time.

Guidelines to advise roadside patch-ups

Getting out of the car on a highway is always risky business, made even more dangerous when the car is enormous and in need of roadside repair.

Push for pledge to patch killer highway hotspots

There has been no shortage of industry groups appealing for support from the newly-elected federal government, but few will be as used to campaigning as consistently as the RACQ in its quest to fix the Bruce Highway.

Toyota cries recall over defective luxury

Toyota has initiated a worldwide recall of 370,000 cars including 2500 from Australia, whose faulty electrics could mean the trip home becomes a crawling limp.

Uni helps build fire safe future

The University of Queensland is brokering exchanges between fire-fighters and engineers to make sure buildings in the future are designed with fire safety as a top priority.

Power worker payment is no end to pain

A former power station worker diagnosed with deadly mesothelioma will be paid compensation for his exposure to asbestos.

Curtin studies trials of driving tired

A Curtin University study has polled truck drivers who were involved in accidents over a single year, finding those who did not complete fatigue management training were six times more likely to crash.

Direct responsibility in tele-working

With tele-working and remote offices fast becoming the standard for many employees, experts say bosses need to be aware of their safety responsibilities even when the office is no-where near.