Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Jab messaging reviewed
Focusing on the non-health benefits of getting a COVID-19 booster could make vaccine messaging more persuasive, according to Australian research.
More PFAS damage settled
The Federal Government has reached a $22 million settlement with an Aboriginal community over PFAS contamination.
More smoke laws coming
New legislation could see health warnings on individual cigarettes and graphic images on cigarette packets.
DoD health help slammed
The Department of Defence’s management of health services for the Australian Defence Force has been criticised.
BCA rejects gig plans
Businesses are gearing up to oppose the Albanese government's gig worker laws.
Good design outlined
Comcare has released ‘good work design’ resources for managers and supervisors.
Licence pulled for missed checks
A South Australian asbestos contractor has had their licence suspended for failing to identify and remove asbestos before ...
NAB opens some pay data
NAB has been ordered to reveal payroll data after allegations of discrimination.
Part blame for shoulder pain
A court has found ‘contributory negligence’ played a role in a hospital worker’s injury.
Union pressure alleged
Authorities are investigating claims that union figures have intimidated Indigenous firms.
Shorten probes Centrelink stabbing
A former police commissioner will review security measures at Centrelink Service Centres following a stabbing incident.
Union responds to Pluto
A recent incident has ignited a clash between unions and Woodside Energy, and raised concerns over worker safety.
Navy complaints unveiled
An inquiry has heard close to 700 complaints of unacceptable behaviour have been lodged with Royal Australian Navy Fleet Command in the past two years.
Disaster costs tallied
Weather-related disasters have caused around AU$6.5 trillion worth of damage in the past 50 years.
Jail over jumping castle fires
A man who tried to dominate Melbourne’s jumping castle game faces serious jail time.
PFAS block risks chips
The world is cracking down on PFAS chemicals, but the toxic materials are vital for computer chip production.
Safety summit coming
The draft program for Australia’s first World Congress on workplace health and safety has been released.
State tightens WorkCover
Businesses will have to pay higher premiums and face stricter criteria around mental health claims in reforms to Victoria’s WorkCover system.
Sydney defects tallied
An interim report has revealed a backlog of nearly 40,000 defects across Sydney's train network.