Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
The Federal Government has released a new report on ways to improve seafarers work health and safety outcomes.
NSW launches freight safety campaign
An action plan to reduce workplace injury and illness in the NSW road freight transport industry has been launched by WorkCover NSW at Orange.
Queensland Safety Awards open for nominations
The Queensland Safe Work Awards are now open for nominations, with three new categories in this year's line up.
Government promises funding for asbestos plan
The Federal Government has announced it will invest $10.5 million for the delivery of a national approach to protect Australians from asbestos-related diseases.
Budget blitz to tackle bullying and rights issues
The Federal Government has flagged $47.2 million in funding to tackle workplace bullying and to help ensure employees and employers have access to information about their rights and obligations.
FWC moves to improve access to justice
The Fair Work Commission has launched three new initiatives aimed at improving access to justice for self-represented parties who appear before the Commission.
Queensland releases new safety info sheet
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has released a new information sheet to help the state’s employers and employees reduce the devastating toll of workplace deaths and injuries.
Teach them young to keep them safe urges Adelaide
Teaching school children a standardised approach to indtroductory safety practices would better prepare them for dealing with risk in the workplace, according to a new survey conducted by the University of Adelaide.
Mental health expenditure tops $28.6 billion
Annual spending on mental health has topped $28.6 billion, according to a new report released by health insurance company Medibank.
Government announces asbestos plan
The Federal Government has released a draft consultation plan for the formation of a national plan on asbestos safety and eradication, following a meeting between Minister for Workplace Relations Bill Shorten and the Select Council on Workplace Relations.
Queensland to define worker
The Queensland Government has tabled legislation before the State Parliament that will provide a clear cut definition of ‘worker’ for the purposes of workers’ compensation.
Watch your noise levels warns WorkCover
WorkCover NSW has issued a warning to the state’s business to manage hazardous noise levels.
WorkCover premium drops 7.5 per cent
The New South Wales Government has announced that the state’s average WorkCover premium has fallen by 7.5 per cent.
beyondblue launches anxiety campaign
National mental health organisation beyondblue has launched a new anti-anxiety campaign aimed at combating the disorder which affects over 2 million Australians.
Government moves to make Comcare best practice
The Federal Government has outlined new plans that it says will make the national workplace health and safety regulator best practice.
Government pledges to improve worker rehabilitation
The Federal Government has outlined its response to the recent Review of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, with Minister for Workplace Relations saying the Government has prioritised 21 recommendations of the report.
WA ups mine safety ranks
The Western Australian Government has announced the appointment of seven new specialist safety inspectors to ensure the continued safety of the state’s resources industry.
Queensland promises IR transparency
The Queensland Government has announced new industrial relations laws which it says will introduce much needed transparency for the sector.
New memorial for those lost at work
Australians now have a memorial to pay tribute to those killed by workplace accidents or diseases, after the Federal Government officially unveiled the National Workers Memorial in Canberra earlier this week.
NSW pauses to remember those lost
WorkCover NSW has urged the state’s employers to and their staff to remember those who have died in the workplace on 28 April, the International Day of Mourning.
Safe Work renews quad bike safety push
Safe Work Australia has renewed its push for quad bike manufacturers to immediately reconsider their decision not to install crush protection devices to quad bikes.