Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Conservationists want the Queensland Government to replace shark nets and drumlines with non-lethal alternatives.
WMO wants early action
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has called for ‘early action’ rather than ‘early warnings’ as extreme weather increases.
BHP dust levels high
Dust levels at a BHP Pilbara iron ore operation have exceeded their limit 45 times in a single year.
Guilty plea in heat stress case
A North Queensland employer has been fined $65,000 over that death of a backpacker from heat stress.
Safe Work stats released
Safe Work Australia has provided the latest workplace safety stats and data.
Survey seeks mental issues
Authorities are studying the impacts of COVID-19 on workplace mental health.
Aged care readiness questioned
An expert behind a major review says the aged care sector might not be ready for more coronavirus outbreaks.
Virus survival studied
CSIRO has updated estimates of how long the SARS-CoV-2 virus survives on surfaces.
Mental start to Safety Month
This week’s National Safe Work Month focus is on navigating mental health through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Special treatment questioned
Pipeline workers from a coronavirus hotspot have begun quarantining in Tennant Creek.
State denies slave claims
The manufacturer of Victoria’s new trains has been linked to Chinese Uyghur forced labour programs.
Tudge downplays 'criminal' claim
Alan Tudge has dismissed his own ‘criminal’ conduct as mere ‘commentary’.
COVID linked to mental 'tsunami'
Reports say there has been a 30 per cent increase in patients presenting with mental health issues during COVID-19 in Queensland.
QLD school violence high
Almost 500 Queensland school staff claimed violence compensation last year.
Council sued over step fall
Wollongong City Council has been ordered to pay over $600,000 in damages after a man was injured on a mountain walkway.
PM pushes return to work
Scott Morrison has hinted at a return to offices for public servants across Australia.
$3.6m fine for Dreamworld deaths
An expert says the fines over fatalities at Dreamworld are far lower than other corporate penalties.
Head knocks compensated
An AFL player has received a $1.4 million insurance payout for concussion damage.