Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - July, 2024
Hospo health targeted
The NSW Government wants to enhance mental health support for hospitality workers.
Racism missed on all levels
Governments have been accused of inadequately addressing racism, with many even avoiding the term altogether.
Setka leaves CFMEU
John Setka, the face the Construction, Forestry, Maritime and Energy Union (CFMEU), has resigned amid serious allegations of misconduct involving himself and the union.
Boeing accepts plea deal
Boeing is reportedly planning to plead guilty to criminal fraud conspiracy charges over two fatal 737 MAX crashes ...
School faces mental health claim
Warrnambool College in south-west Victoria is in a dispute between WorkSafe and the Victorian Department of Education over the safety of its teachers.
Union calls for WA reform
The offshore workers' union wants an overhaul of WorkSafe WA after it declined to prosecute for a 2021 Santos platform incident.
Body-cam test for NSW health
The NSW Labor Government has announced a 12-month trial of body worn cameras for security staff in select public hospitals across New South Wales.
Veteran reforms pledged
The Albanese Government has introduced legislation aimed at addressing the alarming rate of veteran suicides.
Ancient office work hurt
Ancient Egyptian scribes faced occupational hazards similar to modern office workers, research shows.
Mine fined for safety failures
Carborough Downs Coal Management has been fined $720,000 following the death of a worker and the injury of another at a central Queensland mine.
New factory tech tested
High-tech factory workers of the future may depend on augmented reality to manage workflows and troubleshoot remotely.
Space tourist risks studied
Researchers are already planning what might happen to a space tourist if they have a heart problem.
Stone ban takes effect
From July 1, the manufacture, sale, and installation of engineered stone is banned in Australia.
WA appoints new OHS commissioner
The WA Government has announced Western Australia's new WorkSafe Commissioner.
Workplace health linked to recovery
New research suggests poor psychosocial safety climates increase the number of days employees take off due to injury or illness.