Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - November, 2020
WorkSafe New Zealand has filed charges over the 2019 White Island volcano tragedy.
Height risks outlined
Safe Work Australia has published new materials to help prevent deaths from one of the most dangerous kinds of work in the nation.
Mine-cancer link denied
The NT Government says the Ranger Uranium Mine in Kakadu is not responsible for a nearby cancer cluster.
Qantas opts for outsourcing
Qantas has shot down a union bid and will outsource more than 2,000 ground staff roles across 10 airports.
Alinta fined for health risk
Alinta Energy has been hit with a $200,000 fine for putting vulnerable customers at risk.
CFA seeks Hazelwood costs
Victoria’s Country Fire Authority (CFA) is attempting to recover the cost of putting out the 2014 Hazelwood coal mine fire.
Hoarding help outlined
Psychologists say overcoming stigma is needed to treat the recognised mental health condition of ‘hoarding’.
ADF support needs increase
Australian Defence Force personnel and veterans are calling for support after a landmark inquiry into allegations of war crimes.
Driver stresses assessed
A new survey has found half of all truckies are suffering psychological distress.
Mascot cracks keep residents away
Eighteen months after cracks appeared in Sydney’s Mascot Towers, many residents have no answers and no options.
Qantas staff bid for jobs
Qantas workers have warned safety could suffer if big outsourcing plans proceed.
No action on plant death
After 2 years, questions are being asked about the lack of prosecution following the death of a man at a Victorian power plant.
NSW buys pricey site
The NSW Government appears to have paid over $50 million for a “worthless”, contaminated block of land.
PC reports on mental cost
The Productivity Commission says mental illness costs the Australian economy $220 billion each year.
SA to probe Parliament
The SA Government has agreed to an inquiry into harassment within State Parliament.
Storms trigger safety call
The CFMEU wants a safety audit of all structures on Queensland mine sites after hazardous storms.
Cross-border tracing tests
NSW, Victoria and ACT will soon test a combined, decentralised contact tracing system.