Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
The Federal Government is scrapping a Medicare levy hike intended to pour billions into the NDIS.
Poles poke $30,000 holes
‘Human error’ and security bollards have led to a $30,000 damage bill for Commonwealth cars.
'Smart wheel' idea gets rolling
A tech competition has led to the development of ‘smart steering wheels’ that can sense the early stages of driver fatigue.
ACL injuries rising
Australia has the highest reported rates of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in the world, and the rate is rising.
CSIRO reports on work challenges
A new report looks at the challenges for safety and workers’ compensation from new technologies and ways of working.
Mine inquiry hears safety claims
A coronial inquest has heard details of the day a man died in a mud rush at the Mount Lyell copper mine in Tasmania.
Safe Work issues new strategy
Safe Work Australia has published a revised version of the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy.
Warning signs for small community
Notices to stop drinking water have been posted in a community that sits 70km downstream from a lead, zinc and silver mine.
Aged care gets immunisation order
All aged-care homes have been instructed to offer their staff a flu vaccination.
SA offers flu jabs
All Australian states are now offering free flu jabs to children under five, with South Australia becoming the last to get on board.
Body-cam discretion questioned
Critics say giving police control over when they turn on their body cameras makes the devices less effective.
QLD prostitutes want protection
Queensland sex workers say current laws force them to decide between working legally and working safely.
Taxi industry safety guide online
A new safe driving guide has been developed for taxi operators, owners and drivers.
Bushfire digitised for VR view
Researchers have recreated the searing experience of a bushfire from the safety of a virtual reality headset.
Call for reform amid PFAS discoveries
Free blood tests are being offered after the discovery of potentially toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water in northern Australia.
IRC calls off prison strikes
The NSW Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) has ordered striking prison officers to return to work.
OPAL rods off for processing
Nuclear waste from Australia's only reactor will soon be exported for reprocessing and then re-imported.
WA forming rural fire service
Western Australia is getting a new rural fire service, funded by a levy hike.
Carp tests find no human risk
Research suggests the biological warfare being waged on carp will not cross over into humans.
Cops respond to revelations
Victoria Police has suspended four officers and reassigned a fifth over the alleged use of excessive force.
Warnings issued on WA outlet
WA’s Water Corporation has issued warnings about an offshore wastewater outlet.