Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - March, 2019
Australian drone pilots will need a licence and mandatory registration from July this year.
Payout ruled in Roundup case
A US jury has awarded $114 million to a man who said his use of weed killer Roundup caused his cancer.
WA to probe climate-health links
The WA Government has announced a broad-ranging inquiry into the health impacts of climate change.
Local gun lobby near NRA funding
A new report says Australia’s gun lobby spends about as much per capita as the NRA in the United States.
Settlements over opioid epidemic
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP has reached a $US270 million settlement over claims it fuelled an opioid abuse epidemic.
Six new safety officers for WA
WA’s public sector union has welcomed the addition of new safety inspectors at WorkSafe.
Appeal hears bullying claims
A Melbourne engineer has launched an appeal in a case claiming his colleague repeatedly farted on him, leading to psychiatric distress.
Doctors propose DV centre
Doctors are pushing for the creation of Australia's first domestic violence trauma recovery centre.
QLD appoints OHS prosecutor
The Queensland Government has appointed the state’s first independent Work Health and Safety Prosecutor.
WorkSafe Vic. releases figures
WorkSafe Victoria has announced its half-year results, saying its compensation scheme remains in a sound financial position.
Politicians seek social crackdown
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten are meeting with tech executives this week.
Melbourne's nasty stockpiles assessed
Melbourne is riddled with stockpiles of hazardous and flammable chemicals.
SA jails going smoke free
Taxpayers will buy millions of dollars worth of nicotine substitutes as South Australia makes its jails smoke-free.
Miner slammed for metal leak
A disused mine in far north Queensland is leaching toxic water into waterways.
Asbestos seen at Nauru camp
Refugees on Nauru have been exposed to asbestos dumped next to their settlement.
Dam plan brings flood of worry
The NSW government appears to be planning to raise parts of the Warragamba Dam wall significantly higher than it has said publicly.
Infections drop in scrubbing study
A major a trial of enhanced hospital cleaning practices at 11 Australian hospitals has resulted in fewer infections and costs.
Migrant report makes big calls
A review has called for jail time for employers who exploit migrant workers.
Queensland claims stone progress
The Queensland Government has responded to the death of an engineered stone worker.
Safety concerns at Palmer's plant
Authorities have come up with a long list of safety issues at Clive Palmer's nickel refinery.