Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Reports say the owner of a recently spilled Brazilian iron ore dam received numerous danger warnings months before the walls broke.
Zika fears prompt new advice
Australia has issued new travel advice as the mosquito-borne Zika virus spreads across the Americas.
Army takes charge in rectifying past
While a litany of compensation claims paint a dark picture of life at the Defence Force, it has been praised for its moves to respond.
Technicians' strike shines light on Defence division
Public servants in the Defence Department walked off their “safety-critical” to protest the long-running public service pay dispute drags on.
Flint failure gets Presidential response
Water quality problems in a single city have become a major political issue in the US, with even the President drawn in to the debate.
Big movers make play for less pay
Australia’s two largest trucking firms say there should not be hourly and kilometre payments for linehaul drivers.
Islam study shows fear in detail
A recent survey has found that one in 10 Australians display strong feelings of Islamophobia – negative and hostile attitudes towards Muslims.
Safety study says profits don't suffer
New figures suggest a company can boost safety and profitability at the same time.
Tired technology gets Federal boost
New Federal Government funding has been granted to a locally-designed high-tech anti-fatigue device.
Tech hub to link new mining moves
The South Australian Government is backing new moves to bring more technology into the mining sector.
Unions dig at coal mine lung issues
Unions are keeping up their campaign to warn coal miners and their employers about ‘black lung’.
Freedom boost from free travel
A study from South Australia has shown how important it is for senior citizens to be enfranchised by public transport.
Dry times bring call for declaration
A rural depression support group has increased pressure on the Tasmanian Government to declare a drought.
Big players push tiny plastics out
Supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles say they will remove products containing microbeads - tiny plastic particles that can cause some serious damage.
Black lung rising, union says
A fifth case of black lung in Queensland coal workers has been confirmed, leading some to suggest there could be many more.
New line to skirt train spill damage
Authorities have marked their second week of cleaning up a toxic train spill in Queensland.
Techno toilet lets good ideas flow
British engineers have come up with a new design for one of the world’s most common inventions – the toilet.
Cops complain of bikie bruising
Victoria Police say construction unions are using outlaw bikie gangs as “hired muscle”.
Insurance inquiry finds lack of information
A new survey suggests just half of the Australians who take out private health insurance actually understand what their policy covers.
Iron decline puts Karara up for cuts
Jobs of hundreds of workers are at risk, as a large iron ore operation is hit by funding woes.
Security concerns hit digital license plan
The South Australian government has announced it will trial digital drivers' licences on mobile phones for tradespeople this year, and security concerns have been raised already.