Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Australia's ageing workforce will bring an increased risk of workplace falls, research shows.
Hospital violence scares staff
Albury Wodonga Health has reported a significant 80 per cent increase in incidents of violence and aggression towards its staff.
MUA scales down port plan
The Maritime Union of Australia has reduced its industrial action against stevedoring giant DP World.
Rail giant seeks summit
Pacific National, a leading Australian rail freight operator, has called for a national summit on level crossing safety.
Health scare reports studied
Experts have studied the impact of media narratives when health scares emerge.
Sleazy surgeons watched
Researchers are testing methods to address offensive and rude comments in operating theatres.
Festive fears for shop staff
Retail workers are anticipating heightened customer aggression this holiday season.
Heat provisions pushed
SafeWork NSW is urging workers and businesses to start planning for how they will stay safe in a scorching summer.
ILO calls for overhaul
The International Labour Organization (ILO) wants a human-centred economic revolution.
IR changes land
Miners and other big businesses face new union resilience following Labor’s IR changes.
Recycling firm fined for harm
A Victorian recycler has been fined $200,000 after worker suffered horrific injuries.
School fined for lift incident
A Queensland school has been fined $200,000 for the death of a staff member.
NDIS reports on supports
The long-awaited NDIS review proposes transformative changes to Australia’s disability support system.
Big fine for labour breach
A labour hire company has received the largest penalty in the history of Australian labour hire licensing law.
NSW reviving IR court
The NSW parliament has passed laws aimed at improving workers' wages and conditions.
Second MSF charge pulled
A magistrate has dismissed a second criminal workplace safety charge against MSF Sugar.