Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
The CFMEU has been hit with a $60,000 fine for the use of its ‘No Ticket, No Start’ tactic.
Ratio issues reported
Workers claim Victoria's Alfred Health is failing to meet legally-mandated nurse-to-patient ratios in its resuscitation and trauma bays.
State funds bullying response
The NSW cabinet has backed a substantial $15 million budget to implement anti-bullying and harassment reforms.
Uni safety demanded
Calls are growing for the Federal Government to take action against sexual assault at universities.
ACT ESA head steps down
Commissioner Georgeina Whelan has stood down amid claims of cultural issues at the ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA).
Nuclear site knocked back
A federal court has ruled against the government's plan to build a nuclear waste facility ...
Pollution impact plotted
Surface water pollution could potentially impact a staggering 5.5 billion people worldwide by the year 2100.
Antarctic blaze reviewed
Reports have gained an inside look at the Australian Transport Safety Bureau’s investigation of an Antarctic ship fire.
Big fine for chipper death
A record $2.25 million fine has been imposed on a tree removal company following a fatality in NSW.
Gold mine fire contained
A rapid response has reportedly contained a fire that caused significant damage to the processing plant at Kalgoorlie's Super Pit gold mine.
Lift case drives union call
A lift company has been fined over $200,000 for unjustly firing two union delegates who raised safety and entitlement concerns.
ACT fights aggression
The ACT Government is running a campaign to combat rising violence and aggression towards staff.
APVMA leaders bail
The CEO and board chair of a drug regulator have resigned following an independent review.
Fukushima flow protested
Japan's plan to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant is causing anxiety among its neighbouring countries.
Letter urges campus action
An open letter urges government action to combat university sexual violence.
"Nightmare" sites slammed
New South Wales Building Commissioner David Chandler has expressed horror at the “third world” and “nightmare” safety conditions observed at two construction sites in Newcastle.
Fine set for horror injury
A juice company has been hit with a $120,000 fine following a distressing workplace incident.
Firies claim gear needs
Rural Queensland firefighters are worried about their gear as the state braces for a potentially hazardous fire season.
Heat could kill NT work
Outdoor labour may become impossible as Northern Australia faces a looming heat crisis.
Illegal deals tracked
Over 25 megatonnes of hazardous chemicals have been traded illegally between 2004 and 2019, despite regulations in place to mitigate their trade, suggests new global research.