Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Investigations into a death at the Tropicana mine camp in WA have inflamed debate over alcohol policies at sites.
Western OHS awards consideration launched
WorkSafe WA is looking for its next batch of winners to award at the Work Safety Awards 2014.
Heads roll at GM after years of failure
General Motors has fired 15 of its top people over a deadly ignition scandal.
Conspiracy claims in critical waste debate
A Howard government lawyer involved in planning a nuclear waste storage site has been accused of manipulating the legal system to make sure it goes ahead.
Ice wall effort starts to stem toxic leaks
Japan has begun freezing the earth around the leaking nuclear power facility at Fukushima, hoping to contain radioactive waste with an underground ice wall.
Authorities say shortcuts could cost more than lost time
Western Australia's Chamber of Minerals and Energy says cost-cutting measures by mining companies should not sacrifice occupational health and safety plans.
Building deaths bring court date and possible big fines
A construction company faces over a million dollars in fines after charges were laid by Canberra workplace safety authorities.
Footy urged to sport better OHS rules
Health and safety may be far from most minds amid the blood and sweat of a football match, but one commentator says more should be done to promote OHS in sport.
Safety and speed helped by level moves in Melbourne
The Victorian Government is claiming a win for community and driver safety, job creation and a cut to congestion with a plan worth over $450 million.
Waste site fight in court before moving back north
A fight over the site for nuclear waste dumping in Australia will hit Federal Court today.
Familiar sticks to take control of machine safety
There is plenty of gear to keep workers safe around heavy machinery on a construction site, but a new device aims to reduce risks by running equipment from a remote distance.
Damning calls for attempt to silence the whistle
The NSW corruption watchdog has recommended the sacking and prosecution of the State Emergency Service (SES) Commissioner, saying he sacked a deputy to silence dissent about a number of safety issues.
Nothing is a big risk for women's heart disease
An inactive life may contribute more to the risk of heart disease than smoking, obesity and high blood pressure, research suggests.
Possum pals help disease spread discovery
A new study of the way bacteria spread amongst possums could shed light on human epidemics.
Boilermaker's broken foot worth $800,000
A Queensland boilermaker has been awarded over $800,000 after his foot was crushed on a mine site.
Morbid warning over WA road money moves
The West Australian Government has been warned it could have “blood on its hands” for removing $42 million from a fund earmarked for life-saving road safety initiatives.
New recall to fix seatbelt safety glitch
Loose seatbelts have prompted the recall of 42,000 Holden Commodores.
Praise splashed on boots made for muddy mining
A boot designed to keep mine workers in muddy conditions safe and dry has won a design award in New South Wales.
Truck hubs become site for police safety spree
New South Wales police will undertake inspections of freight distribution centres to hunt out unsecured loads and other unsafe practices.
Deadly warning of cancerous risk from cost-cutting
The world will be dealing with the cancerous effects of asbestos for many decades to come, but some are concerned that Australia will be less equipped to do so when the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency is scrapped.
Past poisons big builder's figures, with possible billions to pay
Building products giant James Hardie may have doubled its revenue this year, but the company’s toxic past keeps knocking numbers down.