Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - July, 2024
Anglo American says a fire at the Grosvenor coal mine in central Queensland is believed to be extinguished, almost 4 weeks after it started.
Dust danger payout ordered
A former miner with ‘black lung’ has been awarded a record $3.2 million in damages.
Evidence lacking in Roundup case
A class action lawsuit alleging that the weedkiller Roundup causes cancer has been dismissed.
Firm fined for fatal fatigue
A warehousing and logistics company and its director has been charged over a fatigued driver death.
Quad bike fine brings warning
SafeWork NSW says a recent incident reinforces the need for stringent quad bike safety measures.
Saline shortage causes concern
Australia's healthcare system is facing a critical shortage of saline IV fluids.
SA inquiry for DCP claims
South Australian Child Protection Minister Katrine Hildyard has ordered a review of her department's complaints process.
Tech giants face eSafety fines
The eSafety Commissioner is demanding major tech companies take action against child abuse.
CFMEU reviews pledged
An independent MP wants a new watchdog to address the “toxic elements” within the CFMEU.
Licences pulled for powerline issues
SafeWork SA has suspended the licences of three workers over safety breaches involving powerlines.
National change detailed
Safe Work Australia has set the stage for a decade of transformation in work health and safety (WHS) across the nation.
Switch flicked on NT regulations
The Northern Territory has introduced changes to the licensing of electrical contractors and workers.
Tank firm fined for fall
A company has been convicted and fined $45,000 following an incident in which two workers fell into a water tank, resulting in one worker becoming paraplegic.
Cop crash coverup claimed
A senior NSW Police officer is involved in an alleged cover-up following a drunken car crash.
Farm first aid urged
Farmsafe Australia says first aid training is needed for one of Australia’s most dangerous industries.
MediSecure reveals scope
In one of the largest data breaches in Australian history, eScript provider MediSecure has revealed that the personal data of 12.9 million Australians was stolen by hackers earlier this year.
Welding carries gas risk
New research shows that most welders are exposed to high levels of hazardous fumes at work, with insufficient protective measures ...
Airport safety issues raised
Pilots are worried about an alleged decline in emergency aviation resources.
Lead risk raised at hardware chain
Bunnings is changing its packaging and storage for lead-containing products following concerns about exposure risks.
War syndrome deciphered
Researchers appear to have solved the decades-long mystery of Gulf War Syndrome (GWS).
Water risk from Melbourne fire
Concerns have emerged in the wake of a significant factory fire in Melbourne's west.