Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Penalties for breaches of Western Australia’s workplace health and safety laws have increased.
Alcoa knocks down Anglesea
Alcoa has successfully demolished the old Anglesea power station in Victoria despite concerns about asbestos in the building.
Cancer body calls for Roundup review
The Cancer Council wants an independent review into the world's most popular weedkiller.
Labour stoush hits solar farm
Construction at Australia's largest photovoltaic (PV) solar farm has been interrupted.
Local tech taken underground
CSIRO has announced it will compete in a high-tech US military mapping competition.
New office for robo-cars
The Federal Government has created a new body to help prepare for the pending arrival of automated vehicles.
Wind turbine tests enforced
The Victorian Government has launched new rules for testing wind turbine noise.
Shonky prizes for dodgy claims
This year’s Shonky awards have highlighted some seriously off claims.
Black lung toll counted
About a tenth of long-time underground coal workers in the US have black lung, according to a new report.
Coal mine makes safety pledge
Mangoola Coal Operations has made an enforceable undertaking following a workplace incident in NSW.
NT holding OHS summit
Authorities want all workers to take a moment to focus on safety during October for National Safe Work Month.
Sanitation standards set
The WHO has launched global guidelines in an effort to set a universal standard for sanitation by 2030.
Ai Group gives backdoor warning
Experts say legislation to expand surveillance into telecommunication devices could create “systemic weakness or vulnerability”.
NDIS underspend questioned
A key economist says NDIS underspending could hit $5 billion by the end of the financial year.
Pain group issues insurance warning
Changes to private health coverage for chronic pain treatment could push sufferers into opioid drug use, experts are warning.
ACT health review launched
The ACT Government has launched an independent review into workplace culture in ACT public health services.
Alert warns of deadly benchtops
Authorities have issued a safety warning for workers and employers working with engineered stone benchtops.
NSW issues transport program
NSW wants to reduce serious injuries and fatalities in the transport sector.
SA losing protection scheme
The SA Government is scrapping laws intended to punish companies that exploit workers.
Insurance inquiries closing
Senior counsel assisting the royal commission Rowena Orr is summing up the insurance hearings of the banking royal commission.