Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
New rules will require all quad bikes sold in Australia to have roll bars.
Medibank gets Shonky gong
Medibank Private's “rip-off” basic health cover has won it a Shonky Award from consumer group Choice.
Slip, slop, slap, success
The Sun Smart program which told us all to Slip, Slop, Slap to reduce the rates of skin cancer, seems to have worked.
Asbestos alleged near kids' centre
Worksafe Victoria is investigating claims that asbestos materials were left unsecured near a childcare centre in Melbourne's west.
CASA urged to ease up on Angels
A Senate committee has recommended authorities relax maintenance requirements for aircraft involved in medical charity flights.
High-vis burn warning
A Perth doctor has reported on what could be the world's first case of burns from retro-reflective tape on high-vis shirts.
No action over slug shutdown
A Melbourne council has dropped all charges against a catering business that was shut down over a slug in its kitchen.
Vaping deaths investigated
Authorities in the US have added to their tally of vaping-related illnesses.
Airbag issue dubbed 'critical'
The ACCC says 20,000 vehicles with defective Takata airbags are now classified as “critical”.
Codeine switch reviewed
Stats show the move to prescription-only codeine in Australia has seen a 50 percent reduction in the monthly rate of codeine-related poisoning calls.
Justice corruption revealed
Six staff members from Queensland's Youth Justice Department have been sacked over corruption claims.
Nuclear costs slammed
An inquiry has heard taxpayers would bear the brunt of a potential nuclear energy industry in Australia.
Big fine for Sydney stink
A WestConnex contractor has been fined $445,000 for “causing an offensive odour”.
Dodgy scaffolds rife in NSW
New data shows almost half of the construction sites in NSW have non-compliant scaffolds.
Vic. hospitals hacked
Authorities have scrambled to respond after Victorian hospital computer networks were hacked in a ransomware attack.
Croc-spotting drone tested
In a world first, a drone fitted has streamed a live video seeking and identifying crocodiles at an accuracy of 93 per cent and a latency of less than one second.
Hazelwood trial starts
A Victorian court has heard Hazelwood Power Corporation should have foreseen a fire in an open-cut coal mine that burned for weeks.
TGA issues implant alert
The TGA is enhancing its regulations on all breast implants and tissue expanders sold in Australia over cancer fears.
Waste dump poll approved
Some SA residents will soon be polled about their views on a nuclear waste dump.
Fine could follow WA escape
The private operator of WA’s prisons could face a $100,000 fine after a violent serial offender escaped.
Oil spill foam tested
Australian researchers have come up with a new, safe way to clean up oil spills using compounds equally useful as common household cleaning products.