Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
A new driving test rolls out in Queensland this week, focusing on dangerous manoeuvres such as right-hand turns and high-speed merging.
China deal sees skills needs scrapped
Chinese tradies will not have to undergo the usual skills tests to work in Australia under a “side” deal in the new Australia-China free-trade agreement, unions claim.
Mr Fluffy lists to highlight scope of deadly legacy
Progress is being made to rid the ACT and News South Wales of the toxic legacy of Mr Fluffy insulation.
Insurance plan to dodge Government reform
Authorities are warning that life insurance changes will cost financial planners as much as $250 million a year in lost fees and commissions.
Agent Orange claims could be heard again
The WA Government has agreed to examine new information and reports of generational health problems from a government policy to use an Agent Orange-linked chemical in the Kimberley.
Missing sound adds to 'death ship' mystery
The mysteries onboard the coal carrier Sage Sagittarius are getting deeper, with reports that a key audio recorder has gone missing.
Smart chairs and talking sofas for proactive OHS
Australian researchers want to ease the burden of back pain with their new invention – the smart chair.
Ambo campaign highlights big ice risk
Paramedics across Australia say violent, paranoid and unpredictable ice users are creating a new level of danger at work.
Engineers slam state of NSW building
A report from the authorities at Engineers Australia says “the building system in New South Wales has broken down”.
Government bails on post-baby program
The Federal Government will not extend a funding agreement with states and territories that funds care for women with perinatal depression.
Robot workers put jobs at risk
A new report says technology will make 5 million Australians redundant in the next 15 years.
Shorten shoves date forward to face broad claims
Labor leader Bill Shorten wants to fast-track giving evidence on his action at the Australian Workers Union (AWU), while Prime Minister Tony Abbott seizes the chance to criticise.
Comcare's hard-line brings compo appeals
Federal workplace insurer Comcare says a tougher approach to workers compensation claims is behind figures showing it has won more than 70 per cent of disputed cases.
Authorities take closer look at Hunter coal trucks
Safety authorities will be watching Hunter Valley coal mines closely, after a spike in cases of dump trucks coming into contact with overhead powerlines.
Contamination claim in fire-fighters' inquiry
The inquiry into conditions at Victoria’s Fiskville Country Fire Authority (CFA) training base has heard that water was deliberately contaminated as part of a biological experiment.
Dark stats shine light on industrial danger
Safe Work Australia statistics show 67 Australians have been killed at work this year.
Repair review spots faulty workshops
WorkSafe WA inspectors have uncovered some serious workplace safety issues in the state’s motor vehicle repair industry.
Sewage spill brings $8,000 bill
The NSW Environment Protection Authority has fined Richmond Valley Council $8,000 after a big sewage spill.
Cancer risk at work could be worse
Safe Work Australia says up to 5,000 cancer diagnoses each year could be the result of occupational exposure to carcinogens.
Shorten's deals stay veiled for now
Opposition leader Bill Shorten is saying nothing about his union history, until he faces the Royal Commission later this year.
Stations fall in SA coal collapse
Alinta Energy says its coal-fired power stations at Port Augusta in South Australia will close in early 2018, or possibly sooner.