Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Instant COVID check coming
Australian researchers are working on an instant COVID sensor to prevent outbreaks and protect communities.
Ley denies kids' requirement
The Environment Minister is appealing a court’s ruling that she must protect young people from the impacts of greenhouse gases.
Rudd's role in jabs downplayed
Reports say former PM Kevin Rudd has been central in the bringing forward of Australia's Pfizer vaccine supply.
Unions wants Force protected
The CPSU says Border Force staff need better protections from the risk of COVID-19 infection at sea.
CPSU slams Services
The union for Services Australia employees say the agency is putting workers at risk.
Defects lock new towers
Residents have been banned from moving into Sydney’s Imperial Towers complex because of “serious defects”.
Height risks high in Sydney sweep
Safety authorities have conducted a sweep of construction sites in northern Sydney and the Sutherland shire.
Hospital charged for nurse assault
WorkSafe Victoria has charged a Melbourne hospital after a nurse was allegedly assaulted in its acute psychiatric unit.
More light on dark Parliament culture
A former Liberal MP has spoken out about unwanted advances, “bully boys” and backgrounding she experienced in Parliament.
Safe Work has eyes on lungs
Safe Work Australia has launched a new campaign focusing on industries most at risk of occupational lung diseases.
Study calls for GP defibrillators
Experts say defibrillators should be standard equipment in GP clinics.
AIS runs wellbeing scheme
The AIS has launched new measures to monitor the wellbeing of Australian athletes, coaches and officials.
Hazelwood harms continue
Experts have assessed the lungs of people exposed to the Hazelwood coal fire in 2014.
Support grows for mine site inquiry
An inquiry could be held into widespread sexual harassment on mine sites.
Audit slams hospital's habits
An Auditor-General's report says patient care at the Ballarat Health Service is “at risk”.
Young hit hard by pandemic distress
Research suggests young people experienced higher rates of psychological distress in the early days of COVID-19.
Debt collectors set on COVID bills
Queensland Health is bringing in private debt collectors to recoup millions of dollars in unpaid hotel quarantine bills.