Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - June, 2019
Recent attacks have led to calls for higher safety standards for NSW paramedics.
AI cameras irk locals
Perth City council is setting up facial recognition cameras despite privacy concerns.
BHP forms tailings taskforce
BHP has unveiled its new ‘Tailings Taskforce’ in the wake of the dam disasters in Brazil.
NSW container stoush continues
Authorities are annoyed at a Taiwanese shipping company’s sluggish efforts to pick up 81 containers it lost near Newcastle.
Dust disease van funded
The Queensland Government is funding a mobile health screening service for coal workers.
FWO calls Uber drivers contractors
The Fair Work Ombudsmen (FWO) has found Uber drivers are not employees.
Mesh inventor slammed
A gynaecologist and inventor of transvaginal mesh devices has been found guilty of professional misconduct.
WA cops seek AI edge
WA Police are turning to AI for digital evidence, hoping to massively reduce investigation times.
Student safety assessed
The Federal Government wants new measures to ensure the physical safety of international students.
Local Roundup claim launched
A Melbourne gardener has launched legal action against Monsanto in Australia’s first Roundup lawsuit.
Report causes spill concern
Restrictions are in place and urgent upgrades are planned for one of Melbourne’s largest dams.
NT launches silica sweep
NT WorkSafe is visiting dozens of businesses to highlight the risk of silica exposure to their workers.
QLD to challenge solar ruling
Queensland’s Supreme Court has ruled new solar power laws are invalid.
Tiler told to repay compo
A Victorian roof tiler has been ordered to repay more than $80,000 in compensation payments after it was discovered he continued working.
Experts reflect on flu rise
Flu cases this year are occurring at a rate three to four times higher than normal.