Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - October, 2015
The Queensland Government has completed its review of fly-in-fly-out work and its effect on communities.
Footy study looks at head effects
The AFL has put up money for the first comprehensive study on the brains of retired football players.
NASA puts out broad call to keep explorers safe
NASA is crowdsourcing the next step of its mission to Mars.
Push for tailored older worker approach
Safety authorities say employers have a shared responsibility to ensure the health and safety of all workers, including those aged 65-plus.
QLD council wants to block rogue 'roos
The Queensland Shire of Barcoo is applying for funds to protect its residents from marauding kangaroos.
Court hears of taxi link in Uber assault
A court has heard taxi drivers ordered an Uber car so that they could bash the driver for “taking away” their business.
Big fine for improper pipe procedure
A West Australian mineral processing company has been fined $90,000 after a serious incident in 2012.
Concerns continue for killer quads
Safety authorities have again issued warnings about one of Australia’s most dangerous vehicles – quad bikes.
Massive fine settled after big BP spill
US Courts have ordered BP to pay more than $US20 billion ($AU28 billion) in fines from the deadly Gulf of Mexico oil spill five years ago.
AMA concerned about Royal Hobart bug spike
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) says it is worried about an apparent spike in vancomycin resistant enterococcus (VRE) infections at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
Contractor's concrete claim undone
A Canberra construction company has won an appeal against an $800,000 payout to an injured contractor.
Workers urged to ask why safety matters
October is National Safe Work Month - a time to raise awareness and focus on health and safety across all workplaces.