Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - July, 2016
The Australian Army is looking for millions of dollars worth of tiny flying robots.
Inactivity bill running high
Research shows that in 2013, physical inactivity cost the world about $75.6 billion in healthcare expenditure and lost productivity.
Power firm cuts fire grants
WA’s Western Power has cut an $80,000 a year grants program for volunteer firefighters.
Advocates demand expansive inquiry
The Prime Minister will today table draft terms for the royal commission...
Detention gag challenged
Australian doctors say they will not be scared into covering up child abuse.
Friendlier fracking on the way
Industrial researchers at CRCMining say they have come up with a safer alternative than gas fracking.
$2 million to quash quad-bike injuries
One of Australia’s most dangerous vehicles can be made safer.
Fake papers produced in WA
WorkSafe WA says it will not be fooled, after discovering a falsified High-Risk Work Licence.
Musk's trucks to mark new age
The future could run on electric autonomous trucks, according to Elon Musk.
Small business switches assessed
Labor’s shadow ministry is keeping small businees as a high priority.
Sun-power circumnavigation success
Solar Impulse has landed in Abu Dhabi, becoming the first aircraft to travel around the world without expending a drop of fuel.
Unions rail on coal workers' cut
Unions say a scary precedent has been set by a FWC ruling involving Collie's Griffin Coal Mine workers.
Report reveals Kalgoorlie chaos
WA’s Education Department has released a damning review after a horror semester at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School.
Skills Minister pledges no TAFEs to close
Call for report on Airservices sacking
Big concerns have been raised with the planned sacking of up to 600 Airservices staff.
Inquiry hears of safety missteps
Legal enquiries have started following the death of 20-year-old builder Leigh Anthony Reaney.
Black lung response questioned
Experts have claimed that Australian medical professionals need to be better trained to read X-rays.
Border Force fails on asbestos arrival
Asbestos is still being used in building products on Australian sites, and experts want a serious response.
Next-gen apps to augment safety
Critics see Pokemon Go as a danger on the road, but could it keep drivers safe?