Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Cycle safety advocates are looking to re-launch a sticker scheme after the death of a cyclist in Melbourne.
Careless crash call causes concern
The WA Government wants to impose new maximum penalties for distracted drivers who cause fatal accidents, but some legal experts say they go too far.
Dark stats play out again
New statistics from Safe Work Australia show 44 Australian workers have been killed at work since the beginning of 2015, with transport emerging as the most fatal sector once again.
Department pushes new line on tyres
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum's Resources Safety Division has called for public comment on new guidelines covering tyre safety for earth-moving machinery.
Dump truck checks reveal wheel issues
Dozens of defects have been found in a sweep of Sydney’s waste management trucks.
Stadium fail to play out in court
Claims of shoddy roof design have led to legal action against the builders and engineers of Brisbane’s iconic Gabba sporting ground.
Ice climbs corporate ladder
Australian businesses leaders have warned that ice addiction is growing among young professionals.
Comcare expansion kicking off
Eric Abetz says lawyers are teaming up with public servants to “rort” workers’ compensation.
Murder study plots brains' take on guilt
A video game study could show how the human brain justifies murder.
Water worries should be white-washed
Trendy Californians are happy to guzzle treated water, but local experts say it will need a re-branding before Australians are excited about recycled supplies.
Air traffic award marks meaningful education
Airservices Australia has been recognised for excellence and innovation in air traffic control training.
Backward braking safety prepares for launch
An Australian car safety start-up is preparing for its public debut, hoping to raise millions to develop an advanced reversing alarm.
Expert calls for expanded responsibility
An expert lawyer in transport safety says the scope of chain of responsibility (COR) laws could be changed by new reforms.
Robot sent to check Fukushima fallout
A robot has been sent to survey the condition of melted nuclear fuel at the Fukushima power plant.
Jobs dropping in rough iron climate
As the iron ore price continues its rapid decline, hundreds of jobs are on the line.
Pocket-sized life-savers wasted
Scientists say some parts of the world are covered in earthquake detection devices, but they are not being used.
Vax booster protects kids from parents' poor choices
The Federal Government is making it harder for parents to put kids at risk by choosing not to vaccinate them.
Students charge ahead on brain-stimulation
Some obvious concerns have been raised about DIY electrical brain stimulation kits, which are growing in popularity due to claims that they enhance mental performance.
Public servants' pay deals decried from air and land
Public servants from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Environment Department are preparing to join industrial unrest.
Research takes food safety to local level
The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) has released a report on food safety practices for Australian local governments.
Radiation reaches US, risk does not follow
Radiation from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster has made it to a North American shoreline, but researchers say it does not pose a significant threat to human or marine life.