Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - July, 2022
GPs urged to take DV role
Experts say health practitioners need help to offer support for domestic violence victims.
NASA laments rocket drop
A Chinese rocket has fallen back to Earth, but NASA says it would have been nice to know where it would end up.
Monkeypox issue made official
Professor Paul Kelly, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, has declared monkeypox (MPX) a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance.
Trains slow in rail action
Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) workers in Sydney have walked off the job again.
Disease scan expanded
The government says it will start scanning every single package from Indonesia and China for biosecurity threats including foot-and-mouth disease.
Drivers call for trauma reforms
Truck drivers want a review of Victorian laws around compensation for trauma.
Union official banned in QLD
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has slammed a union official for “appalling” abuse and intimidation of workers.
'Mad cow' donor risk studied
Evidence suggests there is virtually zero risk of ‘mad cow’ from blood donation in Australia.
ABCC on death row
The Albanese Government is moving to scrap the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC).
New coating for viral shield
Australian engineers have come up with a new spray coating to shield surfaces from viruses and bacteria.
New tech for fire data
New mobile data terminals have been fitted to the New South Wales Rural Fire Service's fleet of 5,000 trucks.
IAG outlines issues
Sydney-based insurance giant IAG says insurance margins have been smashed by wild weather and silicosis claims.
ADF stats show grim admissions
New stats reveal a concerning rate of self-harm cases among Australian Defence Force (ADF) veterans.
Dismal quality in database call
Experts say Australians in more than 400 remote or regional communities lack access to good-quality drinking water.
Court looms for ICU claims
Legal action has been launched over alleged safety issues in Canberra Hospital's Intensive Care Unit.
Drone-stalking laws suggested
Experts say Australia should work on tighter drone laws for public safety and privacy.
New awards launched
Nominations are open for SafeWork NSW’s inaugural Work Health and Safety Excellence Showcase.