Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Leaders agree on road plan
Federal, state and territory ministers have agreed to a new road safety plan.
Caesium spotted in WA
The world is coming down from a heightened state caused by a missing radioactive ‘pill’.
Compo spots open
Nominations are open for the Northern Territory’s Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Advisory Council.
Crane fail accounted for
A crane hire company has agreed to make more than $350,000 of safety improvements after one of its cranes toppled over in Adelaide.
Sleepy workers face safety risk
A new study has shown that a lack of sleep can reduce FIFO workers' alertness by 20 per cent.
"Cult" wins PPE contract
Reports say members of an ultra-conservative religious sect have won the rights to import COVID-19 tests ...
City keeps CCTV plan
The City of Salisbury Council is rolling out more CCTV in Adelaide's northern suburbs despite considerable protests.
Gun reform to bring new checks
Changes to firearms laws could soon see mental health checks for WA's gun owners.
Locals rush to flood buy-back
Thousands of people have applied for buy-backs in the wake of last year’s NSW Northern Rivers flooding catastrophe.
Big fine for compo work
A truck driver has been charged for secretly working while receiving workers compensation payments.
MUA pushes pay claim
The maritime union is making an underpayment claim following a fine of over $2 million.
Quad safety survey open
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is seeking views on quad bike safety.
Red Cross warns of next wave
A new Red Cross report claims all countries are “dangerously unprepared” for the next pandemic.
Forbidden pill still missing
Authorities are scrambling to find a potentially deadly radioactive capsule lost in the WA desert.
Grim figures from aged care body
Tens of thousands of serious incidents have been reported in a new scheme by the aged care watchdog.
Riders face safety sweep
SafeWork NSW and NSW Police are checking that food delivery riders and platforms are complying with new safety laws.
WHO issues medicine warning
The World Health Organization (WHO) says action must be taken to protect children from contaminated medicines.