Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - April, 2020
An online driver training course has been shown to reduce speeding and improve driving ability.
Tech giants take on tracing
Apple and Google are working to build contact tracing technology into their operating systems.
Uni turns to mask production
Expert teams have come up with new methods for the rapid production of desperately needed medical equipment.
Virus vectors reviewed
A new study finds that the closer animals get to humans, the more diseases they spread.
NT teachers paid to stay
Northern Territory teachers are being offered $500 to stay local this Easter.
Tehan threatens schools
The Federal Government says it will withdraw funding from schools that refuse to open for the second school term.
'Pandemic leave' outlined
Many Australian employees are now entitled to two weeks’ “pandemic leave” for self-isolation.
Female truckies may be safer
New research suggests that greater gender equity in road transport jobs might help reduce the risk of accidents.
ATO buys home setups
The ATO has bought thousands of new laptops and monitors for staff to work from home.
Trainee bullying tallied
Ophthalmologists say a majority of trainees experience bullying and harassment at some point.
Child safety flaws found in QLD
A review has found flaws in the complaints system used by Queensland’s child safety department.
Private price rise delayed
A planned private health insurance premium increase has been put back for at least six months.
Experts issue right-wing warning
Australian security experts have issued clear warnings about the local rise of right-wing terrorism.
Vic staff get extra cover
A new policy will allow Victorian public servants who are working from home to receive funds for home office expenses.