Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
The Albanese government has put forth a new workplace relations bill covering work flexibility and the gender pay gap.
Old fuel threatens health
Experts say the world’s dependence on fossil fuels continues to threaten human health.
Expert urges focus
Safety experts say Australia's mining industry needs to do more to prevent single fatalities on site.
Expiration effects checked
A new study links workplace exposure to gases, dusts, fumes, solvents to waning lung capacity.
Healthy wealth tallied
A new study finds that the absence of workplace injury and illness would create a wealthier Australia.
NACC circumstances questioned
Concern has been raised about changes to plans for a national corruption court.
NDIS review fast-tracked
The federal government is bringing forward its planned review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Court rules on concrete hit
A worker has received a suspended sentence after throwing a concrete block and hitting an apprentice.
Flood cleanup safety warning
Authorities are warning Victorians to be wary of hidden hazards in flood clean-up.
New tool for mental measure
SafeWork NSW is offering a free tool to measure workplace mental health.
AFP agent list hacked
The Australian Federal Police says hackers have exposed the details of agents fighting the international drug trade.
Anti-violence actions planned
Federal, state and territory governments say they want to end violence against women and children in Australia ...
QPS promises response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) says it will investigate alleged sexist and racist behaviour revealed at a recent inquiry.
NSW MP claims "toxic" workplace
Independent MP Helen Dalton says New South Wales parliament is a “toxic” place for women.
Fluoride effects checked
A new study shows that fluoridated water is safe and does not affect children's development.