Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
The Queensland Government has completed its review of fly-in-fly-out work and its effect on communities.
Footy study looks at head effects
The AFL has put up money for the first comprehensive study on the brains of retired football players.
NASA puts out broad call to keep explorers safe
NASA is crowdsourcing the next step of its mission to Mars.
Push for tailored older worker approach
Safety authorities say employers have a shared responsibility to ensure the health and safety of all workers, including those aged 65-plus.
QLD council wants to block rogue 'roos
The Queensland Shire of Barcoo is applying for funds to protect its residents from marauding kangaroos.
Court hears of taxi link in Uber assault
A court has heard taxi drivers ordered an Uber car so that they could bash the driver for “taking away” their business.
Big fine for improper pipe procedure
A West Australian mineral processing company has been fined $90,000 after a serious incident in 2012.
Concerns continue for killer quads
Safety authorities have again issued warnings about one of Australia’s most dangerous vehicles – quad bikes.
Massive fine settled after big BP spill
US Courts have ordered BP to pay more than $US20 billion ($AU28 billion) in fines from the deadly Gulf of Mexico oil spill five years ago.
AMA concerned about Royal Hobart bug spike
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) says it is worried about an apparent spike in vancomycin resistant enterococcus (VRE) infections at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
Contractor's concrete claim undone
A Canberra construction company has won an appeal against an $800,000 payout to an injured contractor.
Workers urged to ask why safety matters
October is National Safe Work Month - a time to raise awareness and focus on health and safety across all workplaces.
Dark harassment case brings huge payout
Five vegetable packers have been awarded $17.4 million compensation after one of the most disturbing sexual harassment cases to appear in a US court.
Mixer mistake blamed for bugs
Accumulated scum on an industrial-sized food mixer has been blamed for a major salmonella outbreak at the Burnside War Memorial Hospital in Adelaide.
Roy Hill juggles court and contracts
More contract fights have broken out at the Roy Hill mine, amid which the company has announced some new deals.
Safety stakes raised amid mass sacking
Serious concerns have been raised about the health and safety impacts of mining firm BMA’s decision to sack 300 full-time staff in Queensland.
Shell shuts down Alaskan drill plans
Royal Dutch Shell has stopped its controversial search for oil off the Alaskan coast, leading environmentalists to claim a huge victory.
Car-maker making moves away from software scandal
Insiders say Volkswagen's staff and suppliers knew about software designed to thwart emissions tests years ago.