Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - November, 2021
Dump site announced
The Federal Government has officially picked a location for its planned nuclear waste dump.
Killing stations could save lives
Retiring the world's worst power stations could save six million lives.
New silica alert tested
NSW authorities are testing new technology to detect dangerous levels of respirable crystalline silica (RCS).
Parliament probe tabled
A review into workplace culture at Parliament House has been handed to government.
Big home shift studied
NBN Co and CSIRO have issued a report on Australia’s big ‘work-from-home’ experiment.
Dignity risked in prison cram
Tasmania's custodial inspector has issued a report on growing prison issues.
Arrest over GP attack allegations
A Queensland man has been charged after allegedly assaulting a GP who would not issue a COVID-19 vaccine exemption.
Guilty plea in stone-cutting case
A Hobart stonemasonry business has pleaded guilty after workers were exposed to the risk of silicosis.
Key summit recordings posted
Recordings from the recent Workplace Sexual Harassment National Forum are now available.
Solar issues in China link
Politicians are calling for efforts to ensure Australia’s solar industry is not exposed to China's human rights violations.
Extra jabs expected
Vaccine booster shots may be required within one year to maintain efficacy above 50 per cent, experts say.
Kids heading for chronic harm
Experts warn Australian adolescents are lining themselves up for serious chronic disease.
OD kits backed
Experts say that improved access to naloxone would prevent hundreds of prescription opioid overdose deaths per year.
BIM barriers studied
NSW authorities are looking at ways to use Building Information Modelling (BIM) for safety management.
Building still seems walled-off
A major Australian HR firm says women are still struggling to break the ‘concrete ceiling’ in construction.
Police promise DFV response
Victoria Police has launched a new policy for dealing with family violence perpetrators in its ranks.