Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - November, 2020
EPA Victoria’s new air quality app should be able to withstand huge bushfire traffic spikes.
Excitement builds for local vaccine
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt says a local COVID-19 vaccine is so far proving “safe and effective”, based on phase 1 trials.
Union slams office order
The Social Services Department has been accused of forcing vulnerable staff back to offices.
Billions lost in COVID wake
Research shows Australia has lost 1.3 billion working hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Liberal sex lives questioned
Federal MPs Christian Porter and Alan Tudge have been accused of sexual indiscretions with staffers in Canberra.
Lungs washed in exciting advance
Queensland doctors say they have found a potential cure for silicosis disease.
NSW seeks gig protection
The NSW Government is looking to improve workplace health and safety for gig economy workers.
Turmeric tested for asbestos response
Researchers are looking for new treatments for a deadly disease caused by asbestos exposure.
AI adequate at risk test
Artificial Intelligence is now about as good as traditional methods for predicting health risks.
New site to help health staff
Victoria has announced a wellbeing package to support healthcare workers.
Brisbane backs off gas
Brisbane's eco-friendly natural gas buses are being replaced with diesel-driven versions after a series of explosions involving gas cylinders.
Bus case ends in undertaking
NT WorkSafe has secured a $660,000 enforceable undertaking from Buslink NT Pty Ltd over the death of a bus driver.
NSW lines up safety studies
The NSW Government has picked four research partners to study emerging risks in health and safety.
Sub stoush could be costly
The Defence Department is in a contract dispute over the escape and rescue equipment for Australian submarines.
WA exposure standards cut
Workplace exposure standards for silica and coal dust have been halved in WA.
AMA warns of fit test issues
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) says some Victorian hospitals are yet to complete coronavirus respiratory protection plans.
Federal corruption moves loom
The Federal Government has put up a draft version of its planned Commonwealth Integrity Commission (CIC).