Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - February, 2023
Long-term exposure to air pollution may lead to depression in older people, according to US scientists.
Regulator to push for protection
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) says it wants to “raise the bar” to protect patients from sexual misconduct.
UniSA scheme aims at issues
An expert team has launched a new workplace bullying prevention program.
Zoom aids Ukraine
International trauma experts have been helping treat wounded Ukrainian soldiers remotely.
ACDC could rock chronic issue
Experts are pushing for the establishment of an Australian Centre for Disease Control.
Bathurst Base loses cred
A major New South Wales hospital has been stripped of its accreditation to train medical registrars.
EA fined for fatality
Energy Australia has been fined $1.5 million for the “preventable” death of a worker.
Leaders agree on road plan
Federal, state and territory ministers have agreed to a new road safety plan.
Caesium spotted in WA
The world is coming down from a heightened state caused by a missing radioactive ‘pill’.
Compo spots open
Nominations are open for the Northern Territory’s Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Advisory Council.
Crane fail accounted for
A crane hire company has agreed to make more than $350,000 of safety improvements after one of its cranes toppled over in Adelaide.
Sleepy workers face safety risk
A new study has shown that a lack of sleep can reduce FIFO workers' alertness by 20 per cent.
"Cult" wins PPE contract
Reports say members of an ultra-conservative religious sect have won the rights to import COVID-19 tests ...
City keeps CCTV plan
The City of Salisbury Council is rolling out more CCTV in Adelaide's northern suburbs despite considerable protests.
Gun reform to bring new checks
Changes to firearms laws could soon see mental health checks for WA's gun owners.