Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - August, 2021
An inquiry into who in the Prime Minister's Office knew about Brittany Higgins’ allegations of rape has been suspended.
Meth cleanup firms surveyed
Experts say there are very inconsistent standards for the cleanup of meth labs.
Pipecon enters trench plea
Civil construction firm Pipecon has pleaded guilty to a charge over a trench collapse that killed two workers.
Police murder trial delayed
The High Court has delayed the murder trial of NT police officer Zachary Rolfe.
Rider injuries drop in NSW
The NSW Government says its new regulations have led to a reduction in food delivery rider injuries.
Airborne spread studied
A new study says COVID-19 shows airborne spread of viruses has been “vastly underappreciated”.
ATAGI suggests Pfizer for kids
ATAGI is recommending vaccination against COVID-19 for all individuals from 12 years of age.
COVIDSafe failure detailed
A damning COVIDSafe report shows the Federal Government ignored important input.
QLD seeks new quarantine
The Queensland Government is pushing ahead with a dedicated COVID-19 quarantine facility that the Federal Government rejected.
Better cooling call for firies
A survey of hundreds of firefighters reveals how they deal with heat stress and fatigue.
Compo frauds slammed
Two frauds have been ordered to pay more than $80,000 after ripping off Victoria's worker compensation scheme.
Training call after safety sweep
Safety authorities in South Australia say work platforms need trained ground support personnel in the event of an emergency.
Aged care vax map launched
The Health Department has created a new online map to show how many aged care workers are vaccinated.
Condemnation grows for Tas. MP
There are strong calls this week for Tasmanian backbench MP David O’Byrne to resign over sexual assault allegations.
Services staff in safety call
Services Australia staff are calling out for more resources and vaccinations.
Logged forests linked to fire risk
New research shows logged forests near regional and rural towns are at increased risk of higher fire severity.
Biotech battles resistant fungus
Newly engineered nanoparticles could soon be used to treat drug-resistant fungal infections.
Fire risk rising over time
Research undertaken for Victoria’s Country Fire Authority (CFA) suggests the frequency of high-risk bushfire days could triple in some parts of Victoria in coming decades.
Sugar firm charged in QLD
A sugar company is the first to be charged with industrial manslaughter over an electrical incident in Queensland.