Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
A large chemical spill in Melbourne has left local waterways littered with dead fish.
Shift work impact assessed
New research shows shift work outside the 9-5 can have a big impact on the brain.
Union flag ban broadened
The Eureka flag has been banned on federally-funded building sites after ...
Bacterial threat in flood recovery
Authorities have issued special safety warnings for NSW communities as they deal with record flooding.
Fine over food mill death
A South Australian stock feed and pet food manufacturer has been convicted and fined over the death of a worker.
Harsh words for flooded homes
The head of the government's disaster recovery agency has been told to resign after brashly criticising floodplain development.
New forest guide in effect
Tasmanian safety authorities have announced new standards for working in forests.
Grid body sees risks
The industry body for Australia’s electricity grid says the sector must adapt to a changing climate.
Disaster roaming demanded
Local governments in Queensland want a trial of domestic mobile roaming during emergencies to start soon.
Disaster fund almost dormant
The Federal Government has been criticised for holding back disaster relief money during a flooding emergency.
Clear risks in IPCC paper
Climate scientists warn that climate change is now a threat to human wellbeing.
Court considers rider inquiry
The NSW Coroners Court is considering holding an inquest into safety standards within the gig economy.
Guilty plea in ACT case
A building firm has pleaded guilty to a charge laid against it for the workplace death of a man in the ACT.
Report reveals professional abuse
A new report from Australia’s Office of eSafety shows one-third of professional women have been abused online.
SafeWork updates RPE papers
SafeWork SA has published new information on Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE).
WorkCover opens flood claims
WorkCover Queensland has issued guidance in the wake of massive flooding.
Brain bank shows broad trauma
Most of the athletes who have donated to the Australian Sports Brain Bank show signs of brain trauma.
Blame flung in train fight
There was politics at peak hour in NSW this week as an industrial relations stoush led to cancelled train services.