Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Government stats show a dramatic rise in the number of foreign workers in Australian restaurants and cafes.
PFAS uncovered in Mackay
PFAS has been discovered in samples of fish and water taken from Mackay's Shellgrit Creek, an area popular with recreational fishers.
Valmont fined over roof fall
A WA construction company has been fined $38,000 plus costs over the death of a teenage worker.
Woolworths makes dock pledge
Woolworths has committed to a $1.8 million effort to prevent pedestrian incidents.
Defence abuse payouts top $15m
There have been over 1,000 reports of abuse in Australia’s defence force since the beginning of 2017.
Green fight taking toll
Over 1,500 environmental defenders have been killed in natural resource conflicts since 2002.
Tradies missing mental health
Tradies take good care of their tools, but they are missing some big sources of potential injury.
Dodgy childcare centres shut
Ten dodgy childcare providers have been suspended or shut down during the first three months of this year.
Jab policy allows wealthy choice
The Australian Government’s ‘No Jab, No Pay’ vaccination policy may disproportionately impact low-income families, new research suggests.
City slugged with catering claim
A catering company has accused a local government of using underhanded tactics to shut it down.
Libs accused of burying allegations
Two former NSW Liberal staffers have made public assault allegations ...
Circus Rio reopens
SafeWork SA says key non-compliance issues at Circus Rio have been addressed, following a series of injuries.
Fine for bullying failure
A NSW tradesman has been fined in relation to the bullying of young workers.
Gold mine fined
A WA gold miner has been fined $150,000 over death of worker – the mine’s third fatality in a six year period.
Roundup payout cut
A US judge has slashed the payout for a couple who blamed the glyphosate-based weed-killer Roundup for their cancer.
Servo sweep spots issues
A service station inspection program in WA has found some areas of concern.
Nurse attacked in QLD
A nurse has been taken into intensive care after being attacked at Toowoomba Hospital.
Climate calls continue
New independent MP Zali Steggall is calling for a nationwide climate emergency declaration – a push already undertaken by dozens of local governments.