Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Federal insurer Comcare’s attempt to recoup payments to an ACT government employee have been labelled “unconscionable”.
Scientist wants smoking ban
An Australian health expert says smoking should be banned entirely, replacing cigarettes with superior alternatives.
Melbourne builds asthma alarm
Victoria is setting up a world-first alarm system to warn people about thunderstorm asthma.
Mine boss lines up tobacco fight
Twiggy Forrest is interested in suing tobacco giants for the damage they cause.
Potential action looms for Dreamworld
The Queensland Government could take legal action against Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld.
Clinic sweep catches dodgy drugs
A disturbing array of products and devices have been uncovered after authorities raided seven cosmetic clinics across Sydney.
Private options opening
Commonwealth departments will soon be able to use the private sector to manage compensation claims.
Outbreak response launched in NT
An emergency vaccine program has been launched in response to an outbreak of meningococcal disease in the NT.
WA Police pulled back from action
WA Premier Mark McGowan has accused the police union of “going rogue”.
Push to cut unnecessary tests
Authorities have warned doctors are ordering too many unnecessary X-rays for children.
Wastewater drug tests improved
Monitoring wastewater is a useful way to understand drug use in a population, and experts say they have now enhanced the technique.
Alice asbestos investigated
Experts have reported on asbestos contamination at the Alice Springs Hospital.
Experts reflect on Nerf damage
Experts say Nerf guns and foam projectiles can still have serious risks.
NSW cuts smoke alarm scheme
Safety concerns have been raised by the axing of a scheme that provides smoke alarms for the deaf.
CBA sells insurance arm
The Commonwealth Bank has sold its insurance business CommInsure Life for $3.8 billion.
Feds getting serious on airbag recall
The Federal Government wants more serious efforts to be made to recall potentially deadly airbags.
ABCC boss resigns
Labor is trying to make a big deal out of the resignation of ABCC boss Nigel Hadgkiss.
IBAC uncovers Ambo's drug use
The Victorian corruption watchdog says illicit drug use is "likely" to be widespread among the state's ambulance service.
Court rules on union block
The CFMEU and union officials will pay over $2 million in penalties over unlawful industrial action.