Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Two groups often seen as arch-nemeses of road-sharing situations have linked together in the name of safety.
Legs and limits stretched for Van Damme good demo
Jean-Claude Van Damme has made a bold show in the name of safety, stretching his body to the limit to advertise electronically-assisted steering.
Plan would see Port sold to fund road fix
The Victorian Labor party claims it will get 5000 trucks per day off congested Melbourne roads with a $6 billion transport plan – if it wins next year’s state election.
Toll sought to patch inter-state Tanami track
The thousand-or-so kilometres of highway between the southern end of the Northern Territory to the northern end of Western Australia may become a sealed toll road for trucks, if a local group gets its way.
Inspectors told to pay out for bursting implant breaches
A French court has ruled a German company must pay compensation to women whose breast implants ruptured.
Owners and tanners get heated over anti-cancer ban
Several states have now banned the use of ultra-violet solarium sun-beds, but the outlawing has cause outrage from some operators in Queensland.
Statin stoush reaches full-page pitch
Western Australia’s peak medical group has taken out a full page newspaper advertisement to tell people to take their Statins.
Work stigma keeps depression locked, costing money and lives
A study by one of Australia’s most prominent charities has shown there is still a strong stigma about mental health in the workplace, which keeps many from seeking the help they need.
Bruce Highway widening attempts to cut death toll
More overtaking lanes will be added on one of the nation’s most dangerous highways, with duplication work to start soon on a section of the Bruce Highway north of Mackay.
Embattled truckers move to float above fire
Financial reports say the company that owns Cootes Transport will go ahead with its stock market float, despite its subsidiary’s troubles and safety review.
Rapid work site turnaround for safety
Work is back on at a site which just last week had no health and safety committee, first aid shed, or proper emergency access.
Rolling road-show spreads vital message
A big green rig with a vital message of safety has hit Australian roads, with the launch of the revamped Australian Trucking Association Safety Truck.
Safety and sustainability, talk of the day for teens
The NRMA has held a weekend youth summit to teach the leaders of tomorrow about the importance of sustainable transport today.
Sun safety slips into digital era
The time-tested “Slip, Slop,Slap” method has been ushered into the digital age, updating the important sun safety message for the smartphone generation.
Job dissatisfaction taxing worker wellbeing
The stress level of the average Australian worker is trudging ever-higher, with three quarters of the workforce feeling the negative health effects.
Safety tips given to robot helpers
In a new development that some may find disconcerting, researchers in the US have made a knife-wielding robot smarter and capable of making its own decisions.
Courts quack-down on inaccurate claims
A Federal Court order has sought to maintain public confidence in food safety and warning labels, after finding a duck farm had been making misleading claims about the lifestyle of its birds.
Grant gives wings to electric aircraft plan
A Victorian Government grant has allowed engineering students at Swinburne to look skyward for a sustainable method of air travel.
Safety strike to show managers the cost of non-compliance
Worked stopped at a construction site in the ACT last Friday as workers took action over safety concerns.
Tips updated to keep WA students starting on safe path
A new version has been launched for a Western Australian program providing free work safety resources to senior high school students and young workers.
Union joins fight to keep safe standards as supermarkets squeeze
The Transport Workers Union has petitioned Small Business Minister Bruce Billson do step in and do something about the major Australian supermarkets’ increasing stranglehold on smaller operators.