Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Aged care changes considered
The aged care royal commission will this week begin to map out a complete system overhaul.
Aged care stats stay secret
The Federal Government has blocked a law that would have made nursing homes reveal staff and food budgets.
WHO team gets to Wuhan
Hundreds of passengers on a second evacuation flight from the coronavirus epicentre in China have landed in Darwin.
Tourism hit by quarantine decision
The head of Christmas Island's local government says the coronavirus quarantine is smashing its tourism industry.
'Monday Effect' investigated
Research shows more workers’ compensation claims are made for injuries on Mondays ...
Blasting causes gold closure
Kalgoorlie's Raleigh gold mine has closed to limit risks to workers from damage caused by underground blasting.
Study suggests daylight-savings deaths
International experts say ditching daylight savings could save lives.
Cardiac risk in low pollution
New research suggests there is an increased risk of deadly cardiac arrests from short-term exposure to air pollution, even at concentrations that meet global standards.
Nuclear dump site decided
The Federal Government has announced a South Australian farm will be the location of its planned nuclear waste dump.
Quarantine flights begin
Almost 300 Australians are on a chartered Qantas evacuation flight to a Christmas Island quarantine.
Tunnel crews want out
West Gate Tunnel builders are seeking to terminate their contract with the Victorian Government.
Dreamworld payouts could top $20m
The owners of Queensland theme park Dreamworld have paid out millions in compensation, but are expected to pay several times more.
Lead levels largely low
A new study suggests regulations designed to limit lead levels in children may be working.
Nanotube sensors tested
New microscopic sensors developed in Australia could make aircraft safer, improve the lives of diabetics and help those who rely on prosthetics.
New site tallies tailings
The world’s first public database of mine tailings dams has been launched to prevent deadly disasters.
Soil spoils tunnel work
The discovery of contaminated soil could see over 100 workers on Victoria’s West Gate Tunnel project sacked.
Homicide charge over dam collapse
Homicide charges have been laid over a dam disaster last year that killed more than 250 people.