Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Experts estimate that vehicle emissions could cause over 11,000 deaths a year.
Safety strategy updated
A new 10-year national strategy to reduce workplace fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in Australia has been released.
COVID protection checked
A new study shows how well a prior COVID-19 infection protects the next time around.
Psychosocial needs for ACT
A new resource details the optimal psychosocial conditions for public servants in the ACT.
Tech firms probed on safety
Tech giants are being called to report on their measures for keeping children safe.
E-scooter issues detailed
Authorities have issued a consumer warning on the safe use and charging of electric scooters.
Firm fined for stone crush
A benchtop manufacturer and installer has been convicted and fined $85,000 after a worker was left paralysed from being crushed by a stone slab.
Jumping castle report withheld
WorkSafe Tasmania's investigation report into a December 2021 jumping castle accident is being withheld.
Mine deaths prompt fundraising
Workmates are raising funds following the tragic deaths of two miners at the Dugald River underground zinc mine in Queensland.
Silicosis issue "clear-cut"
More calls have been made to stop the use of engineered stone in Australia amid a silicosis “epidemic”.
Tesla launches recall
Tesla has announced the recall of more than 362,000 vehicles fitted with Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology.
New head for leadership body
The Federal Government has appointed Dr Vivienne Thom to lead its bipartisan parliamentary leadership taskforce.
Superbugs linked to pollution
Experts say that in order to reduce the threat of superbugs, the world must cut down on pollution.
FMG joins safety probe
Fortescue Metals Group says it will comply with orders to hand over sexual harassment documents.
Lobbies call for road fund
Farmers, freight operators and councils are pushing for a $5.5 billion investment into Australia’s rural road network.
Pollution effects studied
Long-term exposure to air pollution may lead to depression in older people, according to US scientists.
Regulator to push for protection
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) says it wants to “raise the bar” to protect patients from sexual misconduct.
UniSA scheme aims at issues
An expert team has launched a new workplace bullying prevention program.
Zoom aids Ukraine
International trauma experts have been helping treat wounded Ukrainian soldiers remotely.
ACDC could rock chronic issue
Experts are pushing for the establishment of an Australian Centre for Disease Control.