Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
A BHP driver sacked after a train was derailed in the Pilbara is claiming unfair dismissal.
Safe sound tests extended
SafeWork NSW has extended an exemption to new noise level testing requirements.
Safety issues force recycle closure
Safety issues have forced the closure of recycling facility in Canberra.
Bupa home sanctioned for safety risks
Bupa has seen its ninth aged care home sanctioned in 12 months over ‘severe risk’ to residents.
Meter readers protected from pets
Electricity meter readers in Queensland will no longer enter yards where dogs are not securely restrained.
NSW sweeps building cracks
The NSW Government has announced a crackdown on dodgy building certifiers.
Ansell reviews abuse claims
Ansell is investigating allegations one of its major suppliers is abusing worker rights.
Firms serious about flying taxis
Safety authorities say flying rideshare taxis are feasible and could be in Australia within five years.
Stockpile discovery prompts review call
The Victorian Government is considering tougher laws after the discovery of several large chemical stockpiles.
Civil suit slams NT child prisons
A civil lawsuit has been filed against the Northern Territory Government over its youth detention facilities.
Prison guards raise safety crisis
Guards at a Queensland prison have walked off the job after an inmate attacked one of their colleagues.
Dam spill case approved
A local judge has ruled that a class action against BHP Billiton can proceed.
Dump site fight continues
Traditional owners are lodging an Australian Human Rights Commission complaint over the process to select a nuclear waste dump site in South Australia.
Watchdog working group forms
A working group has been formed to design Australia’s national corruption watchdog.
Community health issues probed
Safe work authorities are investigating violence and aggression in community health care services.
Ex-union head destroyed documents
A former Queensland union boss has been found guilty of destroying documents ahead of a royal commission.
Inpex death detailed
A report into the death of an NT gas worker says workplace health and safety guidelines were regularly ignored.
WorkSafe sanctions Latrobe hospital
A major Victorian hospital has been sanctioned for not keeping staff safe.
Federal corruption court coming
The Federal Government says it will establish a national anti-corruption body, the Commonwealth Integrity Commission.
QLD train fail reviewed
An inquiry has found the multi-billion-dollar contract to build new trains for Queensland was flawed from the start.