Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Asbestos has been discovered in building materials at the old Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH), and health workers say they want new building instead of another patch-up.
Office bash OHS to avoid festive failure
WorkCover NSW wants to remind everyone to stay safe for the festive season.
One year deal props up un-loved Lady Barron
A Flinders Island port on the Bass Strait has been dubbed “unsafe” and “dysfunctional” by the company that formerly ran stevedoring operations.
Paper blamed for slow safety
The Master Builders Association (MBA) says paper might just be the biggest hindrance to safety on Australia building sites.
Safety spruiked in push for robot workers
The University of Sydney and Rio Tinto are extending their autonomous mining research partnership after several successful years.
'Near-miss' awareness as key to safe construction
New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show the Australian building and construction industry has the best level of workplace safety in almost 15 years.
Asbestos case could open future floodgate
A mesothelioma victim is bringing a landmark legal case against the Commonwealth.
Equal time could see FIFO suicide decline
Suggestions for ways to reduce the tragic rate of suicide among fly-in-fly-out workers have been included in a report following a West Australian Parliamentary.
Managerial manslaughter case moves to Supreme Court
Dozens of witnesses will give evidence at the trial of a trucking company owner on manslaughter charges.
Silk suit for anti-bacterial ghost
Researchers have demonstrated a device which can be implanted in the body, destroy bacteria, and then dissolve safely.
Spray change cuts bristly restriction
The transport industry could save millions by getting rid of spray suppression equipment – a mandatory series of extra guards, flaps and bristles.
Coded message to keep East West
The Federal Government has revised its Fair and Lawful Building Sites Code, which could be the key to withholding infrastructure money from the new Victorian Government.
Ebola deaths hit 7000 as researchers ramp up
The World Health Organisation’s latest figures show more than 16,000 people have been infected with the Ebola virus in West Africa, and almost 7000 have died.
Yellowcake and bananas ahead of green talks
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has revived one of the most contentious topics in the Australian political debate – nuclear power.
Young whooping cough jump triggers vaccine concern
Experts say whooping cough rates are increasing in very young children, causing concern that current vaccine protection may be wearing off.
Dark rate of self-harm jumps at 14
Experts say Australia needs to make a concerted effort to stop intentional self harm among children.
Safety could be swapped for salaries in prison
ACT public servants say they do not want to make a deal that puts their safety at risk, but do want progress on talks preventing them from receiving back-pay.
Action taken on 'cartel' unions
The consumer watchdog is taking the CFMEU to court over claims the union engaged in boycott conduct directed at concrete company Boral.
Sour milk settlement could see $25m for victims
The Supreme Court could be close to ruling on Australia’s biggest ever food safety payout.
Veil slips from deep spying game
Computer security experts have uncovered one of the most malicious pieces of software they have seen, and it could be a secret surveillance program for world governments.
Embarrassing Ebola talk as UN asks for open doors
Australia's Foreign Minister has read out a statement criticising nations that block entry for travellers from Ebola-affected countries, like Australia.