Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Common consumer products, including those marketed as ‘green', 'all-natural', 'non-toxic', and ‘organic’, emit a range of harmful compounds.
AusPost scores low on safety
Authorities have uncovered a series of maintenance issues on Australia Post trucks.
Deal struck to bring OneSky closer
Australia's new air traffic management system will merge both civilian and military aircraft tracking into a single system.
Government posts waste dump wanted ad.
The Australian Government is back on the hunt for sites to build a national radioactive waste dump.
Heavy metal dust traced to Townsville Port
Dust contaminated with metals at levels above state and international benchmarks is falling onto playgrounds in Queensland, and a new study has traced it to the city’s port.
Ink that thinks for sensitive pens
Nanoengineers have developed an ink that can make a sensor just by drawing it on.
Insurer subsumes big WHS crew
Local insurance giant Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) has bought 100 per cent of OHS provider Recovre.
Research shows real effects of truckies' pay deal
A new study has confirmed what most truckies already know; long distance drivers who are not paid per hour are on a hard road.
Hunt seeks solar safety
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt is becoming suspicious about the popularity of rooftop solar.
Call for bigger toxic inquiry
The Australian Workers Union wants an investigation to look into claims that Victorian Lands Department staff were exposed to toxic chemicals like cyanide and Agent Orange.
Water urged to fight superbug breeding
Experts say the water industry must get involved in the fight against “superbugs”, as the waste of modern medicine becomes a brand new health risk.
Authorities swing in on WA crane injury
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) will investigate an incident that saw two men injured at the Roy Hill Port construction project yesterday.
Call for culture to drive truck safety
A new study shows truck driver safety may rely more on psychology and business culture than on technical issues.
Next set of inspectors preparing
WorkSafe Victoria has welcomed its latest batch of budding OHS inspectors.
Coal counted in resourceful community
A joint report from 28 different medical groups says the annual health bill from the Hunter Valley coal industry is in the hundreds of millions.
Hoses could help Legionnaires' flow
The humble backyard hose can be a lifesaver in summer, but new research shows it is also loved by the bacteria that cause Legionnaires’ disease.
RBA moved to get in touch with the blind
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is undertaking significant reform, prompted by an unlikely source.
ATO desk pain and neck strain not paid
The Australian Taxation Office has found itself in a sticky compensation battle, after the desk and chair heights of one employee were changed without her knowledge.
High-tech helmet helps fiddly fingers
Tech-savvy snow-lovers will be keen to get their heads into the world’s first intelligent snow sports helmet.