Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Almost half a million Queensland households and businesses were left without power after a recent fire at the Callide Power Station.
Coal miners' health probed
A new survey has found many Australian coal miners are overweight and under-nourished.
Feds eye Vic. quarantine site
The Federal Government will fund a purpose-built quarantine hub in Victoria.
Water issues plague WA towns
Dozens of remote WA communities are living on bottled water, with audits showing uranium and E. Coli among contaminants in their supplies.
AI aimed at school uniforms
Australian researchers are creating sun-safe school uniforms based on cutting-edge science.
Big fee for free info
A consultancy firm has been paid $660,000 to provide no “specific advice” about Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine strategy.
Airport student plan slammed
South Australia has hit a hitch in its plan to quarantine returning international students.
FWC deputy in firecracker claim
A Fair Work Commission official has been accused of letting off firecrackers at a work Christmas party.
ADF in court for fatal accident
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has introduced changes after a soldier was killed during a live-fire training exercise.
NSW launches mental code
The NSW Government has launched a new framework to improve mental health at work.
QLD backs lung studies
The Queensland Government has put up a $5 million medical research grant for dust lung disease.
Stats hacked for fire alarm
Mathematicians say they might be able to predict and quickly detect bushfires caused by powerlines.
Disaster triage backed
Australian health workers could face legal risks if they make triage decisions during a disaster.
Partial win in kids' climate case
A group of Australian teenagers has had a breakthrough in their climate change class action case against the Commonwealth.
UA prepares assault survey
Universities Australia is preparing a major survey on student safety on campus.
QPS charged for spike harm
The Queensland Police Service has been charged with breaching OHS laws over the use of road spikes.
Maralinga risks continue
New research suggests contamination from nuclear tests at Maralinga could be worse than previously thought.
Riders push through personal harm
Research has revealed a high rate of gig economy workers having to work through injuries.
Valve failure in Nyrstar spill
Nyrstar has accepted responsibility for a toxic waste leak into Port Pirie waterways in 2019.