Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - April, 2015
An Australian car safety start-up is preparing for its public debut, hoping to raise millions to develop an advanced reversing alarm.
Expert calls for expanded responsibility
An expert lawyer in transport safety says the scope of chain of responsibility (COR) laws could be changed by new reforms.
Robot sent to check Fukushima fallout
A robot has been sent to survey the condition of melted nuclear fuel at the Fukushima power plant.
Jobs dropping in rough iron climate
As the iron ore price continues its rapid decline, hundreds of jobs are on the line.
Pocket-sized life-savers wasted
Scientists say some parts of the world are covered in earthquake detection devices, but they are not being used.
Vax booster protects kids from parents' poor choices
The Federal Government is making it harder for parents to put kids at risk by choosing not to vaccinate them.
Students charge ahead on brain-stimulation
Some obvious concerns have been raised about DIY electrical brain stimulation kits, which are growing in popularity due to claims that they enhance mental performance.
Public servants' pay deals decried from air and land
Public servants from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Environment Department are preparing to join industrial unrest.
Research takes food safety to local level
The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) has released a report on food safety practices for Australian local governments.
Radiation reaches US, risk does not follow
Radiation from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster has made it to a North American shoreline, but researchers say it does not pose a significant threat to human or marine life.
'Spit kits' needed to chase unruly passengers
Rail workers want authorities to use “spit kits” to identify the saliva of unruly commuters.
Faux-nurse to face fraud charge
A man has been charged with fraud after allegedly posing as a nurse for six weeks in a Cape York hospital.
Public transporters shine light on abuse
Dozens of assaults on public transport staff have prompted calls for better protection.
Tough new options for dodgy trainers
New rules mean immediate fines will be handed to Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) who breach national standards.
Tracking reminder after prospectors go missing
The disappearance of two prospectors in a remote part of Western Australia has prompted a call for more safety gear.
Union keeps safety talk rolling
The Transport Workers' Union has maintained its demands for Australia’s road safety watchdog to stay in place.
Day one for Parliament's first quadriplegic
Queensland has welcomed the first quadriplegic Member of Parliament anywhere in Australia to his new role.