Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - May, 2019
New stats show a drop in antibiotic use for the first time in decades, but overuse still persists.
Defence charged over death
The Department of Defence has been charged over the death of a soldier killed in a live fire training exercise.
'Scope creep' surveillance warning
Reports say police face-matching software used during the Commonwealth Games was rushed and ineffective.
F-35s face corrosion risk
A new report warns of a corrosion risk for Australia’s fleet of Joint Strike Fighter jets.
Hospital bullying costs counted
SA taxpayers have paid almost $20 million for bullying, harassment and fatigue at state hospitals.
Palm Island water issues return
Residents of Palm Island off North Queensland have been told not to drink their tap water.
States push for silicosis fix
Authorities are responding to the growing silicosis issue in the stone industry.
Dogs make some swallow drugs
Research suggests drug detection dogs increase the risk of unsafe drug practices.
Uber faces class action
The taxi industry has launched a class action alleging that Uber operated illegally in Australia.
Ambos alert to ramping danger
Ambulance ramping in Tasmania is causing “widespread and undeniable psychological injury”, paramedics say.
Lockdown response to prison strikes
Queensland prison officers are striking after wage negotiations broke down.