Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
The WA Building Commission is preparing to release a list of up to 150 strata properties with potentially combustible cladding.
EJA wants gas standards raised
Experts have warned that Australians are being placed at risk by government inaction on dangerous pollutants.
ICAN wants bigger bomb ban
An anti-nuclear group founded in Australia has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and used the attention to call for a complete ban on atomic weapons.
Union rejects ambulance review
A review has found the NT St John Ambulance service to be satisfactory, but the paramedics’ union disagrees.
Union responds to Ichthys death
The ETU wants the NT to introduce industrial manslaughter laws following the death of a worker at the Inpex Ichthys LNG plant.
Cycle survey questions helmets
Cycling advocates say around 60 per cent of cyclists believe they should be able to ride without a helmet if they want.
Doctors face safety sweep
The Medical Board of Australia says it will crack down on dangerous doctors.
Faults found for Tip Top trucks
NSW authorities have issued Tip Top bread delivery trucks with defect notices.
NDIS survey shows growing issues
A survey of NDIS providers shows many are struggling to keep up ...
QLD flood case underway
A class action by 6,000 people has started almost 7 years after Queensland’s fatal floods.
Blood tests funded for PFAS town
The Federal Government has finally announced blood tests will be offered to Katherine residents affected by toxic firefighting foam.
SA boosts rural safety
South Australia has passed new safety laws for nurses and other health professionals.
Call for more leaker protections
A whistleblower who was a major cause for the banking royal commission says he received death threats.
Fourth PFAS case considered
Darwin residents could become the next group to sue the Defence Department over PFAS contamination.
Bill up for new ICAC
NT's Labor Government says it will have an anti-corruption commission up and running next year.
Call for asbestos penalties
A Senate committee has called for increased penalties for illegally importing asbestos.
Push to expand cancer compo
Tasmanian unions and workers are outraged that cancer compensation laws to not extend to Parks and Wildlife firefighters.
Study shows commuter risks
Experts have warned that the noise levels experienced during a trip to work are enough to induce hearing loss.
Allergen attacks high
New research suggests adolescents with food allergies are experiencing frequent allergic reactions ...
Doctors call for jail age increase
Doctors have joined a push to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 years old.
New scheme spreads DVOs
The new National Domestic Violence Order Scheme (NDVOS) has come into effect.