Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - March, 2018
Plans are proceeding for a nuclear waste dump in South Australia’s outback.
QLD to crack down on cranes
Queensland safety authorities will soon begin a sweep of vehicle-mounted cranes.
Space station crash coming soon
The Chinese space station Tiangong-1 should crash somewhere on Earth around Easter.
AMA urges jab restraint
The Australian Medical Association says some pharmacies are offering flu vaccinations too early.
Big data could predict protests
Australian researchers are developing data mining software to predict civil unrest and other big social changes.
Pole fire court case forming
Victorian power company Powercor could face a class action over bushfires.
Probe launched on fire fight
NSW has launched an inquiry to find out whether a “turf war” between rural and urban fire services affected the response to a recent bushfire.
Social Services spends big on bollards
The Department of Social Services has spent $236,000 installing bollards around its new building.
Asbestos report seeks best practices
A new government report looks at ways to make asbestos less dangerous ...
Big groups fight over gender plan
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has been criticised for opposing ...
CSIRO study to keep subs under
Australian engineers are using advanced crystal technology to allow submarines to stay submerged longer ...
Perth tunnel borer paused
One of two giant tunnel boring machines digging the new Perth Airport rail link has been temporarily shut down.
Hazelwood wind-down continues
Decommissioning work is almost complete at the former Hazelwood Power Station.
Push for PFAS action
Experts say the Federal Government’s health advice on PFAS chemicals must be changed.
Victoria reforming expulsions
The Victorian Government is overhauling the appeals process for students expelled from schools.
Report upholds Doyle allegations
An independent investigation has found former Melbourne city council lord mayor Robert Doyle sexually harassed two women.
CFMEU fined for QLD action
The CFMEU and 19 officials have been fined $817,500 over building site shutdowns in Queensland.
FIFO strain surveyed
A new study has reviewed the mental health and wellbeing concerns of FIFO workers and their partners in Australia.
SafeWork launches broad campaign
SafeWork NSW has launched a $3.2 million campaign aimed at ensuring workers and employers stay safe on the job.