Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
The Victorian Government has come up with a new workplace deal for the Metropolitan Fire Brigade.
ACT building gaps assessed
The ACT Government will review its building regulations following concerning stories of defect-riddled apartments in Canberra.
Asbestos legacy detailed
The challenges of Australia’s asbestos legacy have been outlined in a new report.
Hackathon helps mine giant
A high-tech equipment inspection system has taken top prize at Komatsu’s three-day mining ‘hackathon’.
QLD denied disability exemption
The Human Rights Commission has refused to exempt the Queensland Government’s new $4.4 billion trains from disability laws.
Pollution savings could pay for Paris
Experts say the health benefits could outweigh the costs of implementing the Paris Climate Agreement.
TEPCO yet to reveal tank plan
Japanese authorities have no official plan for what to do with more than 1 million tonnes of radioactive water at the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Horrific hazing highlighted
The Education Minister has spoken out about violent hazing rituals at university colleges.
Turnbull makes bullying call
The Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has urged all school principals to help stamp out bullying and violence online and at school.
ACCC wants corporate shift
The ACCC says bigger fines for big business could help change corporate culture.
Charges over concrete death
A Victorian concrete pumping contractor has been convicted and fined $500,000 after the death of a worker.
Early returns urged
Research suggests that the sooner an injured worker can safely return to work, the better.
Psychological claim framework released
Safety authorities have issued new guidance for the management of psychological injury claims.
Exxon considers expensive effort
ExxonMobil could buy up contaminated farmland near the Longford gas plant.
Tasmania deals with fruit fly fear
Tasmanian biosecurity workers have suspended fumigation activities after four staff fell ill.
Australia slips on corruption tally
Australia has been ranked 13th least corrupt in the new global corruption index.
Alcohol aggression mapped
Brain scans have been used to help understand why people often become aggressive and violent after drinking alcohol.
Court rules on union fine funding
The High Court of Australia says CFMEU officials can be ordered to pay penalties out of their own pocket.
State boosts health safety
The Victorian Government has put up $7 million to help keep frontline health workers safe.