Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - March, 2020
A new study has found the human-induced climate crisis made Australia's recent bushfires at least 30 per cent more likely.
Experts call for survival strategy
An expert group is calling for the planet to come together and develop a strategy for human survival.
New deal for PPE boost
A new deal should see more than 100 million surgical masks produced by a South Australian company.
Telehealth expanded to spare staff
The Federal Government is expanding Medicare-subsidised telehealth services.
States split on school rules
Different states have announced various new rules to keep school students and broader public safe.
TAL cutting COVID coverage
One of Australia's biggest life insurers is trying to avoid payouts to customers who die from COVID-19, including frontline doctors.
Gold Coast hospital sued
A Queensland public hospital service is being sued over alleged medical negligence.
New bill for prison pandemic
Some older prisoners may be released after New South Wales passed a special COVID-19 bill.
Soldiers pulled for pandemic
The Defence Force is moving soldiers out of Iraq and Afghanistan to protect their safety.
Fluoride poll for port town
A NSW council will soon ask its community whether it wants to remove fluoride from the public water supply.
Danger pay demanded
Supermarket workers want danger money and increased protection from abusive, panicked customers.
Visit restrictions for Victoria
Victorian hospitals are now under strict visitor limits to protect patients and staff.
Dust exposure re-assessed
New analysis suggests coal miners are being exposed to more harmful dust than previously believed.
Regulator claims questioned
Victoria’s energy safety regulator lacks independence, according to a former senior executive.
Supply fears prompt audit
Authorities are auditing the critical care capacity of hospitals nationwide.
Cops avoid roadside COVID
Police in several states have stopped conducting stationary, large-scale random breath tests and drug tests.
Unions want APS to lay out plans
Unions are calling for APS employers to reveal their coronavirus measures.
New law for asbestos regulators
Work safety regulators are being given new powers to deal with prohibited asbestos when it is found in a workplace.