Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - May, 2017
Windows computers around the world have been hit by ransomware ...
Allergy changes tracked
Australian children are outgrowing some allergies, but there continues to be remarkably high rates of allergic disease.
Exoskeleton to keep elderly stable
Swiss engineers have developed a high-tech exoskeleton that recognises the loss of balance and prevents falling.
No seeps spotted in river review
Researchers have used new techniques to establish baseline coal seam gas datasets for the Richmond River ...
Broken Hill lead studied in detail
Researchers say they have solid proof that current mining operations are responsible for lead contamination.
Environmental cancer link spotted
A new study has shown an association between exposure to harmful environmental factors and cancer incidence.
Fiery mistake destroys historic plants
An irreplaceable set of plant specimens has been destroyed by Australian biosecurity officers.
Nuclear survivors finally get help
Aboriginal Australians who were near British nuclear tests in the 1950s and 1960s will receive improved health care.
Remote asbestos issues assessed
The ASEA says remote Indigenous communities are riddled with dumped asbestos.
Underpants dismissal appealed
A former South 32 worker who was sacked for working in his underwear has launched an unfair dismissal application.
Plain packs win celebrated
Leaked documents suggest the World Trade Organisation has upheld Australia's cigarette plain packaging laws.
Blood tests set for baseline study
Queensland firefighters exposed to toxic firefighting chemicals have been offered free blood tests.
Faulty airbag strikes NT driver
A Darwin driver has been seriously injured by a malfunctioning airbag.
QLD cracks down on dodgy operators
Rogue operators will be targeted by Queensland’s new regulations for labour hire companies.
Turbulence leaves 30 hurt
Bloody scenes have emerged after a flight from Moscow to Bangkok hit severe air turbulence, injuring dozens of passengers.
Airtasker submits to standards
Airtasker has agreed to minimum working conditions for its service providers.