Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
The NSW Government has ditched the Safe Schools sexuality and gender diversity programme.
Boxing body pushes for free heads
Authorities say boxers do more to protect their heads when they are not wearing helmets.
Deep issues at NT agencies
High levels of bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment have been revealed in Northern Territory emergency services.
EPA on site for Port explosions
Efforts are being taken to reduce risks from the demolition of Port Augusta's decommissioned Northern Power Station.
Big cuts could halve heatwaves
A new report says there is still time to avoid some heatwaves by aggressively cutting carbon emissions.
Melioidosis rates rise in NT
A potentially fatal bacterium is on the rise in the Northern Territory.
NSW legal services boosted
The NSW Government has launched a $6 million community legal centre rescue package.
John Holland claims PCH completion
The head contractor on the Perth Children's Hospital project says it is complete, despite lead contamination issues.
NT water looks worse under new limit
Under new government limits for toxic contamination, the NT town of Katherine’s water is officially poisoned.
Experts want action on dust disease
Experts are rallying together to call for stronger regulations against black lung.
Half-ready work scheme launched
The Federal Government has launched an unpaid internship program with the backing of any legislation.
Toxic foam limits lowered
A federal regulator has decreased the acceptable limits for exposure to toxic fire-fighting chemicals.
'Clean' Carmichael claim questioned
Media reports have cast doubt on the claim Australia will send India its cleanest-burning coal.
PTSD has physical side
Australian researchers say PTSD should not be seen as a purely psychological disorder.
City planner plugs healthy steps
An urban planning expert has criticised Brisbane’s urban sprawl and the over-reliance on cars.
New ruling lets Japanese reactors fire
Japan’s nuclear power industry has won a legal victory against an injunction that was preventing it from running two key reactors.
CRC focusing on foam
Experts have released new guidelines for dealing with sites contaminated with fire-fighting foams.
NT bringing asbestos control closer
Asbestos control will soon be covered under in the Northern Territory’s Public and Environmental Health Act.
One-in-six missing jabs
Experts say up to 3.8 million Australian adults are missing out on free vaccinations each year.
Peak bodies want quad bike star system
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) and the Rural Doctors Association are calling for a star safety rating system for quad bikes.