Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - November, 2019
A mine joint-owned by Rio Tinto is polluting a community in Guinea, villagers say.
Transport changes drag
The Productivity Commission says important transport reforms need to be sped up.
Ambos push back at RHH
‘Unsafe’ conditions have led paramedics to stop treating patients outside of ambulances at Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH).
Kimba backs waste dump
A majority of residents in the SA town of Kimba have voted in favour of a nuclear waste dump.
Massage compo to continue
A violinist injured in a car crash in 1987 will continue receiving taxpayer-funded massages.
Cladding list to stay secret
A list of 444 NSW buildings potentially clad in flammable material will not be made public.
Safe Work issues annual stats
Safe Work Australia has released the latest data on worker fatalities and serious workers’ compensation claims.
City swamped with extreme pollution
Authorities in New Delhi have declared a public health emergency due to incredible levels of air pollution.
CSIRO gets eyes underground
CSIRO engineers have developed a new scanning device that can give a full panoramic view of an underground coal mine.
Hunt makes elderly pledge
The Health Minister says the Government will come up with measures to stop the drugging of elderly people in aged care.
Shell demands blood
Reports say job applicants are being forced to give blood tests and waive privacy rights to work on Shell's QGC project.
Water safety laws questioned
Experts have issued a warning about the systems and legislation intended to keep drinking water safe.
Will to test pills missing
Experts say Australia should adopt pill testing, but lacks the political will to do so.