Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - November, 2024
A $75 million settlement has been approved by the Tasmanian Supreme Court to compensate 129 men who suffered abuse at the Ashley Youth Detention Centre (AYDC).
Asbestos spray risk detailed
Queensland authorities are spotlighting the risks of high-pressure water cleaning on asbestos surfaces.
Big fine over camper fatality
A Victorian caravan park has been fined $475,000 after being found guilty of safety failings that led to the death of a camper in 2021.
Court set for NT crush
NT WorkSafe has initiated legal proceedings against Darwin-based Topline Steel Fabrications (NT) Pty Ltd and two senior officers following a workplace incident in September 2023 that left a contractor with severe injuries.
Fire raises dementia risk
Prolonged exposure to bushfire smoke appears to raise the risk of dementia.
Migrant exploitation exposed
A recent survey has brought to light the alarming scale of sexual harassment faced by migrant women.
Rio Tinto report shows issues
Rio Tinto’s effort to overhaul its workplace culture is facing significant challenges.
Water "phantom" spotted
For decades, a “phantom chemical” has lurked in drinking water, unknown but widely consumed.
AUKUS waste plan rejected
Adelaide has firmly rejected hosting nuclear waste from Australia’s AUKUS submarines.
Blueprint seeks backward steps
A conservative think tank has called for a vicious overhaul of Australia's industrial relations framework.
Cbus sued for payout delays
ASIC is suing Cbus for delays that left grieving families waiting for payouts.
Harassment stats show gaps
Australian employers are falling short in tackling workplace sexual harassment.
NSW on stone spree
The NSW Government has issued over 100 improvement notices to enforce its ban on engineered stone.
Record fine for SA death
A South Australian manufacturer has received a record $840,000 fine after an apprentice was fatally crushed by a falling three-tonne tank.
Falling costs rise
Falls are Australia’s leading cause of injury-related hospitalisations and deaths.
AI to eye bushfires
Authorities are exploring the use of AI for early bushfire detection in Victoria.
Fan settings studied
While electric fans may feel like lifesavers in summer, for older adults facing extreme indoor heat, they offer little to no physiological benefit.
Five year focus for NSW
SafeWork NSW has issued a five-year plan to protect employees both physically and mentally.