Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Authorities in WA want feedback on a draft code of practice for fly-in fly-out (FIFO) mental health.
Health data used for flu alarm
Australian computer scientists are working on a flu forecasting tool ...
Morwell gets heritage nod
The asbestos-riddled old Morwell Power Station and briquette factory has been granted heritage listing.
New flu jabs offered
The Federal Government is providing two new “enhanced” flu vaccines for free to people aged over 65.
Woodside rolls out patrol 'bots
Woodside Energy is testing semi-autonomous robots for patrolling and inspecting its liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations.
Five years of farm harm tallied
A new report shows almost 22,000 people were hospitalised due to a farm-related injury in the five years from 2010 to 2015.
HSU wants big ambo boost
The NSW ambulance union says it needs 1,000 new paramedics to address serious safety issues.
AHRC wants ethical tech
Australian authorities have launched a project to make sure human rights are embedded within new technologies.
Linc case hears safety warnings
A court has heard Linc Energy workers were told to drink milk and eat yoghurt to protect their stomachs from acid.
Summit highlights parents' cyber role
Youth mental health experts say parents must help their kids deal with cyber bullying, and need more assistance in doing so.
ABCC bans union images
The ABCC has announced new Building Code rules to stop the Eureka flag from being displayed on building sites.
ACT seeks procurement boost
The ACT Government is designing measures to boost workplace security, compliance and ethical standards.
SafeWork takes asbestos to airwaves
Safety authorities are launching a radio campaign to warn about the dangers of asbestos.
Truck sweep finds 2000 defects
A police crackdown on truck safety across Australia has seen over 2000 defect notices issued.
Warning over dole expansion
Advocates say a dramatic expansion of the federal government’s work-for-the-dole program will put jobseekers into unsafe work environments.
Doyle drops out amid allegations
Lord Mayor of Melbourne Robert Doyle has quit amid sexual assault allegations ...
Union backs integrity pledge
The public sector appears to support the latest push for a federal corruption court.