Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
More than half of Australian employers want staff to increase their time in the office in 2023.
EVs pose fire challenge
Firefighters say they are developing new techniques to respond to burning EVs.
Fire map help sought
Experts want local input to improve bushfire maps in the ACT and Snowy Monaro regions.
Murder probe sees council sacked
A Victorian council has been sacked after the murder of a senior employee sparked an investigation that uncovered ...
Engineers reject dam claims
A group of dam engineers criticised over their actions in the 2011 Brisbane floods have defended their handling of the situation.
Fine over roof collapse
Serious incidents just weeks apart have led to a fine for a NSW roofing company.
Judge rules on Jetstar sacking
A supervisor at Jetstar has lost his case for unfair dismissal after failing to report an “excessively flatulent” subordinate.
Manslaughter charge in NT
NT WorkSafe has charged a Darwin based contractor with industrial manslaughter.
Several dodge harassment sessions
A number of federal MPs and senators are yet to complete sexual harassment training.
Stone ban considered
Safe Work Australia has opened public consultation on a planned engineered stone ban.
Big fine for crane fatality
Clark Cranes, a Melbourne-based crane company, has been fined $400,000 after being found guilty of two workplace safety charges.
Compensation call for group home abuse
One of Australia’s biggest disability service providers has been urged to compensate a woman for sexual assault inside a group home.
Compo scheme up for review
The Queensland Government has launched an independent review of the state’s workers’ compensation scheme.
PFAS pledge heard
The Federal Government has apologised for the impacts of PFAS contamination in one part of NSW.
Pollution toll tallied
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.