Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Reports say there are about 15,000 people living in some form of slavery in Australia.
PFAS pushed as federal issue
A new submission to a federal inquiry says PFAS contamination could be much more widespread than previously believed.
SafeWork NSW marks Farm Safety Week
This week is national Farm Safety Week, a time to shine a light on the issues facing one of Australia’s highest risk industries.
WA firies get new gear
Western Australian firefighters will soon receive $8.7 million in funding for a crew-cab protection program.
ACEM issues access warning
Authorities say deteriorating conditions at some EDs are putting patients’ health and safety at risk.
Asbestos subsidy proposed
Experts have proposed a tax on building materials to fund the removal of asbestos.
Offshore oil issues aired
The offshore petroleum regulator has been accused of failing to keep workers safe.
Robo-train makes long run
Rio Tinto has marked the first delivery of iron ore ‘pit-to-port’ by an autonomous train.
US case ends in talcum payout
A jury in the US has awarded over $6 billion ($US4.7 billion) in damages to 22 women and their families after claims that asbestos in Johnson & Johnson talcum powder contributed to their ovarian cancer.
Tap contamination to continue
Brass fittings and taps that can leave lead in drinking water are being sold nationwide.
Frozen food recall launched
Authorities have issued a recall of frozen vegetables due to listeria fears.
Hunter Valley mine winding down
Yancoal has announced over 200 employees will be stood down or re-deployed from the Austar coal mine in NSW.
NT WorkSafe up for review
The NT Government has launched a six-month independent review of NT WorkSafe.
AI idea slammed
Opponents are mounting against Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel’s ideas for AI regulation.
Poison stats show demographic difference
New figures show poisoning remains a significant public health problem in Australia, and that it differs between age groups.
Robo-car health effects checked
A new survey has revealed some of the challenges on the way to fully-automated driving.
Some smoke risks unknown
Researchers say most people are still not aware of the full danger of smoking.
Boozy demands studied
A study of 62 men suggests drinking may make them more persistent in their demands for sex.
Accreditation issues at SA hospitals
Two leading South Australian hospitals have been put on notice to fix concerning workloads and their "lacking and unsettling" governance structure for interns.
ACT considers tighter requirements
The ACT Government is looking at mandatory licensing exams for builders.
Building blitz leads to big fines
A construction industry safety blitz in NSW has revealed widespread safety failures.