Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - November, 2018
Fine issued for WA fatality
A mining company has been fined $65,000 over the death of a worker in Western Australia.
Listeria risk studied
Around one in three Australian households are at risk of potentially deadly Listeria infection, new stats suggest.
Booze ads still reaching kids
Research suggests alcohol advertising restrictions are unlikely to reduce young people’s exposure to alcohol marketing.
Schools fight for holy homophobia
Anglican schools are pushing to keep discriminating on the basis of sexuality.
Don Dale riot up for review
Armed police officers have stormed the Don Dale Youth Detention Centre in the NT.
Dam spill taken to UK court
BHP Billiton is being sued for about £5 billion by Brazilian victims of the Samarco dam collapse.
Report reveals drug-filled rivers
A review of Melbourne rivers has revealed a cocktail of pharmaceuticals that could put wildlife at risk.
Energy company fined for SA injury
A South Australian energy company has been fined $114,000 over an incident in which a worker suffered serious burns.
Iron train remotely derailed
A runaway iron ore train has been deliberately derailed in WA's remote Pilbara region.
Sit-stand benefits seen
Office workstations that allow employees to mix up sitting and standing during computer work seem to boost job performance.
Work spinal injuries studied
Workers in the construction and transport industries experience high rates of traumatic spinal injuries.
Health system suicide studied
Experts say systemic change is needed to tackle suicide in the health workforce.
Rubella success celebrated
Australia’s elimination of rubella is a powerful sign that that vaccinations work, according to health minister Greg Hunt.