Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
New centre for safety studies
Authorities and academics are teaming up in NSW to improve work health and safety research expertise.
Older driver issues assessed
New research could show why so many older drivers crash at roundabouts.
Roundup case causes local concern
Thousands of people are seeking damages over Roundup herbicides in the US, causing concern about what will happen in Australia.
CSG study finds acceptable air
CSIRO has completed a three-year study of air quality in CSG-heavy areas of Queensland.
Hospital slammed for fatal failure
An investigation has found Port Pirie Hospital staff failed to provide care to elderly patient who died from a severe bedsore.
Authorities respond to factory fire
Firefighters are gaining control over a factory fire in Melbourne’s west that has burned for nearly a week.
Locals spot new superbug
Australian researchers have identified a new superbug in hospitals that is capable of causing near-untreatable infections.
UCG trial gets green light
SA has approved trials of a controversial mining technology that is banned in other states.
Worksafe gets scientific
WA safety authorities are focusing on issues in workplaces where scientific testing and analysis is carried out.
Famous face for PFAS case
American legal activist Erin Brockovich has arrived in Australia for a lawsuit against the Department of Defence.
Mine leak harms FNQ creek
A mothballed Queensland mine has been found to have contaminated waterways.
CSIRO scores in safe gold trial
CSIRO has produced gold using a non-toxic chemical process without cyanide and mercury.
Latest fatality stats released
The latest figures on national work-related injuries, diseases and fatalities are out.
Nurses make gag claim
Staff at a major mental health hospital say they have been gagged from speaking out about abuse.
Recovery blueprint pilot launched
WorkCover Queensland is working with academics on a new way to manage workplace injury claims.
SA to pay for failed students
Aircraft maintenance students who received substandard training from TAFE SA are to be compensated.
Nauru moves highlight crisis
A succession of critically ill asylum seeker children are being brought from Nauru.