Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Unions and business want more guidance on bushfire smoke at worksites and offices.
Council commits to asbestos fix
Blue Mountains City Council has accepted a $513,880 enforceable undertaking over alleged safety contraventions.
Fine over ladder fall
A cleaning company has been fined $30,000 after a worker fell 5.5 metres from the awning of a Victorian church.
NSW proposes builders' ratings
The NSW Government has proposed measures to clamp down on dodgy developers.
Silicosis sweep finds 160
Almost one in five Queensland stonemasons appear to have a potentially deadly lung disease.
Ambo assault stats low
The true rate of assault on Northern Territory paramedics has been underreported, insiders say.
Airbag recall expands
Toyota, Mazda and Suzuki are running voluntary recalls of more than 18,000 vehicles manufactured between 1996 and 1999 over airbag safety concerns.
Catchments caught in fire drops
There is concern that water catchments across NSW could be contaminated with flame retardant chemicals from the bushfire crisis.
High court rules on class funding
A recent High Court decision is creating uncertainty about some significant class actions.
Mine death prompts report call
A worker’s death has increased pressure on the Queensland Government to release the findings of ...
Nurse murder inquiry begins
An inquest into the murder of a nurse in 2016 could lead to new measures for the safety of medical personnel.
New funds for bush response
The Federal Government has announced several new health projects in response to ongoing bushfires.
Doctors back local torture victim
A joint letter from over 100 doctors urges Australia to protect imprisoned WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
MAX work scrapped
Boeing will halt commercial production of its 737 MAX in January after two fatal crashes ...
New surface too slick for superbugs
Researchers have created what could be the ultimate non-stick coating.
Tariff blamed for unsafe work
A Tasmanian farmer is blaming electricity tariffs for the loss of his finger.
Police camera plan complete
Victoria Police says it has completed a rollout of 9,000 body-worn cameras.