Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) has declared August as National Tradies’ Health Month.
More calls for 245-T compensation in WA
More authorities are joining the push for a fresh look into long-running claims of herbicide poisoning of government workers.
Study seeks families of workplace fatality
The University of Sydney is looking for participants in a study on workplace fatality.
Two Adelaide injuries taken to court
Federal workplace safety regulator Comcare has filed legal proceedings against two employers over workplace incidents in Adelaide.
Union wants copper mine to stay closed
An investigation continues into the response to a double fatality at the Mount Lyell copper mine.
Big gas build set back again
Chevron's $55 billion Gorgon LNG project off the coast of WA could be set back by industrial action, with workers voting this week.
Study says mis-reading GPs can't help obese
A new study says GPs are failing to help obese Australians lose weight because they mistake low levels of health literacy with a lack of motivation.
Experts give AI warning to global gun-slingers
Stephen Hawking, Elon Musk and about 1,000 robotics experts have signed a letter to ensure that in the future of warfare- human fingers are on the trigger.
Harassment report takes Minister's job
Victoria’s Small Business Minister Adem Somyurek has been forced to resign from the ministry after bullying allegations made by his former chief of staff.
Mercedes outsources while keeping safety close
Mercedes-Benz says it will outsource some elements of its future car designs, so that it can focus on green technologies and the future of motoring.
Roy Hill's latest prohibition pushes big mine back again
The Roy Hill project has been issued with a prohibition notice after its latest crane incident.
Supermarkets slip in safety aisle
Three big Australian supermarket chains are among the Australian companies with the worst injury rates, new figures show.
Truck authorities warn 1 in 10 defective
VicRoads has unveiled figures on the state of the state’s trucking industry, with 2424 dangerous trucks being taken off roads in the last two years due to major defects.
Unmanned advance gets eyes on nature
Local research engineers have developed a flotilla of robot boats to monitor the effects of major weather events and provide early warning on potential environmental disasters.
Nuclear tour gives a few new ideas
South Australia's nuclear royal commissioner Kevin Scarce is back from his research trip to Asia, Europe, the United States and Canada.
Drug tests spread to non-mining sectors
Sales reps in company vehicles will be targeted in the next wave of workplace drug testing, authorities say.
Fancy feast soured by salmonella
More than thirty people have been struck down by a salmonella outbreak after High Tea at Melbourne’s prestigious Langham Hotel.
Mining among trades called to do more about ice
Experts are concerned about the growing rate of ‘ice’ addiction and its potential effect on already dangerous industries.
WA Uber cop won't save taxis
The WA Government could appoint a new taxi industry regulator to oversee services including Uber, but has warned that plated taxi drivers may struggle to fight innovation.
CFMEU boss back on the job amid investigation
Brian Parker is back in his role as the NSW CFMEU boss, after stepping aside to face the royal commission into union corruption.
Fair Work takes action on claims of Victorian thuggery
The Fair Work Building and Construction watchdog has launched a new case against two members of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union Victorian branch, after allegations of thuggish behaviour.