Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Doctors are pushing for the creation of Australia's first domestic violence trauma recovery centre.
QLD appoints OHS prosecutor
The Queensland Government has appointed the state’s first independent Work Health and Safety Prosecutor.
WorkSafe Vic. releases figures
WorkSafe Victoria has announced its half-year results, saying its compensation scheme remains in a sound financial position.
Politicians seek social crackdown
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten are meeting with tech executives this week.
Melbourne's nasty stockpiles assessed
Melbourne is riddled with stockpiles of hazardous and flammable chemicals.
SA jails going smoke free
Taxpayers will buy millions of dollars worth of nicotine substitutes as South Australia makes its jails smoke-free.
Miner slammed for metal leak
A disused mine in far north Queensland is leaching toxic water into waterways.
Asbestos seen at Nauru camp
Refugees on Nauru have been exposed to asbestos dumped next to their settlement.
Dam plan brings flood of worry
The NSW government appears to be planning to raise parts of the Warragamba Dam wall significantly higher than it has said publicly.
Infections drop in scrubbing study
A major a trial of enhanced hospital cleaning practices at 11 Australian hospitals has resulted in fewer infections and costs.
Migrant report makes big calls
A review has called for jail time for employers who exploit migrant workers.
Queensland claims stone progress
The Queensland Government has responded to the death of an engineered stone worker.
Safety concerns at Palmer's plant
Authorities have come up with a long list of safety issues at Clive Palmer's nickel refinery.
Sleep cycles could help shifts
Understanding internal clocks could help night shift workers remain more alert while on duty.
Fire report finds female issues
A report on equality in SA fire services has revealed bullying and harassment of female officers.
Pollution killing millions
New estimates say air pollution is responsible for up to 8.8 million extra deaths around the world each year.
Big bill for Solomon spill
Experts are counting the cost of an oil spill from a bulk carrier run aground in the Solomon Islands.
Builders charged over NT fall
NT WorkSafe has charged two construction companies after a worker was seriously injured falling from the roof of a primary school in Darwin.
Comcare expands claim options
Comcare has introduced new claims service options for some government agencies.
John Holland faces OHS case
Construction company John Holland and two contractors are facing federal work health and safety charges.
Lacrosse payout tops $5.7m
Apartment owners at Melbourne's Lacrosse tower have been awarded over $5.7 million in damages after a flammable cladding fire.