Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - March, 2023
A man is currently on trial over the death of a teenager who fell to his death whilst working at a worksite in Perth.
Office desires plotted
More than half of Australian employers want staff to increase their time in the office in 2023.
EVs pose fire challenge
Firefighters say they are developing new techniques to respond to burning EVs.
Fire map help sought
Experts want local input to improve bushfire maps in the ACT and Snowy Monaro regions.
Murder probe sees council sacked
A Victorian council has been sacked after the murder of a senior employee sparked an investigation that uncovered ...
Engineers reject dam claims
A group of dam engineers criticised over their actions in the 2011 Brisbane floods have defended their handling of the situation.
Fine over roof collapse
Serious incidents just weeks apart have led to a fine for a NSW roofing company.
Judge rules on Jetstar sacking
A supervisor at Jetstar has lost his case for unfair dismissal after failing to report an “excessively flatulent” subordinate.
Manslaughter charge in NT
NT WorkSafe has charged a Darwin based contractor with industrial manslaughter.
Several dodge harassment sessions
A number of federal MPs and senators are yet to complete sexual harassment training.
Stone ban considered
Safe Work Australia has opened public consultation on a planned engineered stone ban.