Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - October, 2016
Probe finds lung records lacking
Queensland’s Office of Industrial Relations claimed black lung was eradicated, while also paying out for it.
Samsung catches consumers' ire
Samsung has halted production of its fiery Galaxy Note 7, and now faces millions of angry consumers.
ASIC takes insurers to task
ASIC has slammed parts of the life insurance sector after a large review.
Late alarm for tap contamination
A NSW council has rushed to apologise after taking two years to warn residents of water contamination.
Broken Hill service marks dark toll
A crowd of hundreds has gathered in hot and windy conditions to attend a memorial service for generations of fallen miners.
Driverless decisions discussed
New US guidelines cover the ethical decisions that driverless cars will have to make.
Fatality figures updated
Safe Work Australia has issued the latest Australian workplace fatality figures.
Global check shows longer lives
A massive global health check suggests people are living more years with illness and disability.
Public sector places low in LGBTI figures
The public sector is lagging when it comes to workplace LGBTI inclusion.
Dentists decry anti-fluoride drive
The Australian Dental Association has issued a warning about “extremist” anti-fluoride groups.
Major emitter moves toward accord
The world's third largest emitter of greenhouse gases has formally joined the Paris agreement on climate change.
Ambo safety plans slammed
The Tasmanian Government's new safety measures for paramedics have been labelled “window dressing”.
Bacteria could help capture CO2
Bacteria may form an exciting new generation of stored carbon dioxide (CO2) monitors.
Black lung prevention plugged
More monitoring and education will help prevent black lung in New South Wales, authorities say.
Court case aims at QLD death
A Queensland private hospital is being sued after a man died following a lethal dose of morphine.
Slow response to UN foam finding
The UN says firefighting foam formerly used at Australian government sites is linked to serious disease.
Talks launched on disturbing report
The Federal Government will hold high-level roundtable discussions on Indigenous suicide in the Kimberley region.