Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
A new survey shows the shifting view of nuclear power in Japan since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
Real results in game of recovery
The world's largest trial of computer games for stroke rehabilitation is underway at Australian hospitals.
ACTU seeks fee change, generally better deal
The ACTU wants to make a temporary LNP-fighting fund into a permanent fee for members.
Ice ad made twice, confusingly
The Federal Government has been criticised and questioned after it paid for the same anti-ice advertisement to be made twice, 8 years apart.
Rural women want Federal light on hidden disaster
Rural women say a special scheme should be set up to stop people around the country suffering in silence at the hands of abusive partners.
Compensation stands but Rio gets review
The High Court has allowed mining giant Rio Tinto to challenge a compensation ruling over a former worker dying from asbestos-related disease.
Fiskville findings could set up better system
A parliamentary inquiry is looking at claims that lives were put in danger at the Fiskville fire-fighters training centre in Victoria, after reports of a cancer cluster among former workers.
Head sensors to judge concussion risk
Rugby players are helping researchers understand the repercussions of concussion.
Mobility issues discussed in safety workshops
Workshops are being held in New South Wales to teach mobility scooter to safely use roads and footpaths.
Union wants dodgy operators jailed
The Transport Workers’ Union says operators who allow unsafe vehicles on to the road should face jail.
Arthritis strikes one in seven
New data shows that about 1 in every 7 people in Australia report having some form of arthritis.
Expert says Ebola will linger
An Australian expert says the Ebola epidemic has thrown the spotlight on the shortage of health care workers in Africa, with many countries facing major challenges to rebuild.
Insurance switch stinks of dodgy dealing
Public service minister Eric Abetz has turned his back on the Commonwealth workers' compensation scheme, going for a more exclusive scheme for high-level politicians only.
Big HR boss denies FIFO health effects
Unions have slammed Chevron’s HR manager for claiming that FIFO rosters do not have adverse health effects.
Fecal floods not too gnarly for Rio
A surfing event in Rio has started despite concerns of sewage and other pollution in the water.
Alleged assault just the latest in dangerous job
An alleged assault on the weekend shows why paramedics still have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country.
Beyondblue takes mental messages out West
Beyondblue is taking its mental health services on the road, offering help to thousands of miners in Western Australia's Pilbara.
Death stats don't stack up
Australian researchers say two-thirds of deaths around the world go unreported.
New money to boost drug stockpiles
The Federal Government has put aside a $100 million fund to respond to a future health crisis caused by a natural disaster or terrorist attack.
Truck stats show deaths down, injuries rise
New figures show fatal truck crash incidences have risen in the last year.
Unis ranked on LGBTI efforts
A new guide has rated Australian universities for their acceptance and inclusiveness of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) students.