Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
This week’s Federal Government budget launch could be hampered by vocal protests from unionised government workers across many sectors.
Hard facts on e-cigs to clear misinforming mist
A big Australian research project has found electronic cigarettes can help smokers to give up.
Sorry state could preempt remote closure
The WA Department of Housing’s funding for remote Aboriginal communities suffers from poor oversight and a lack of coordination, an audit has found.
Chimp trial could brings us closer to cousins
An Australian philosopher and ethics expert says granting chimpanzees ‘personhood’ could build stronger bonds between humans and other animals.
FWC findings for beard that broke the rules
The Fair Work Commission has upheld a decision to sack a BHP employee whose beard became a safety issue.
Kits to fix WA's dark tourist toll
The Road Safety Council says tourists have “no idea” about issues of driver fatigue and the importance of seatbelts.
Slave wages and deadly conditions in fruit furore
Media investigations show food supplied to Australia's biggest supermarkets and fast food chains comes from migrant workers in slave-like conditions.
Big bill follows bulldozer frenzy
A Darwin contractor was the victim of over $300,000 worth of vandalism on the weekend, after joy-rider broke in and went to town with a bulldozer.
Dementia dangers grow on lack of response
One person is diagnosed with dementia every six minutes - about 1,800 new cases per week - and experts say Australian workplaces are not equipped to deal with the rising numbers.
Government building on safer basis
The Federal Government has put out new resources to keep Commonwealth-funded building projects safe.
China takes new steps to fix deadly flows
China will shut down a range of dyeing plants, oil refineries and pesticide producers to clean up its water supply.
Call for CASA to open up
A report by the Commonwealth Ombudsman says the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) needs to be more publicly accountable.
Dark day to mark start of improvement
Tuesday was World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial Day, an important event to remind businesses of their safety obligations, and to remember those killed at work.
Responsibility expands in WA
New rules in Western Australia will hold all parties in the supply chain accountable for mass, dimension and load restraint breaches.
Rubble robots get software boost
Flinders University engineering students have unveiled ground-breaking new technology for detecting human life using remote cameras.
Street penises expose serious issue
A street artist is taking an innovative approach to getting pot holes and dodgy roads fixed.
Health injuries plotted for better policy
A recent survey has looked at the widespread work-related injuries and illnesses in the health industry.
John Holland fined while court action continues
Construction company John Holland has been fined $110,000 over an injury to one of its workers.
Mine fire inquiry opening again
The Hazelwood mine fire inquiry will be re-opened to investigate the chance that smoke from the blaze caused premature deaths.
Public sector panic prompts security call
Public servants at Centrelink say they go to work every day in fear of violence, and are urging their bosses to boost security at the agency’s shopfronts.