Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Several Queensland OHS officials are under investigation for allegedly giving confidential information to the CFMMEU.
Superbug breakthrough claimed
Australian researchers have discovered a way to find and beat superbugs, providing a critical breakthrough against many deadly infectious diseases.
Police adopt DV app
Victoria Police has launched a mobile app to help assess risk in family violence matters.
Robo-tail to keep oldies upright
Japanese researchers have built a robotic tail to keep elderly people from falling over.
New gear for top soldiers
Australia is spending $3 billion on new weapons and body armour for special forces soldiers.
NSW pushed for more warnings
Experts say the NSW Government must be able to issue health warnings about the contamination of popular swimming spots.
Airservices slammed
A savage report says Airservices Australia has allowed a culture of bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment to thrive.
Arc flash warning issued
Queensland’s Electrical Safety Office (ESO) is issuing an urgent callout to electrical workers, telling them to reset their safety focus and test before they touch.
Authorities respond to tree death
Safety inspections are being carried out after a woman was crushed by a falling tree in a popular Melbourne park.
Foreigners top FWO cases
Government stats show a dramatic rise in the number of foreign workers in Australian restaurants and cafes.
PFAS uncovered in Mackay
PFAS has been discovered in samples of fish and water taken from Mackay's Shellgrit Creek, an area popular with recreational fishers.
Valmont fined over roof fall
A WA construction company has been fined $38,000 plus costs over the death of a teenage worker.
Woolworths makes dock pledge
Woolworths has committed to a $1.8 million effort to prevent pedestrian incidents.
Defence abuse payouts top $15m
There have been over 1,000 reports of abuse in Australia’s defence force since the beginning of 2017.
Green fight taking toll
Over 1,500 environmental defenders have been killed in natural resource conflicts since 2002.
Tradies missing mental health
Tradies take good care of their tools, but they are missing some big sources of potential injury.
Dodgy childcare centres shut
Ten dodgy childcare providers have been suspended or shut down during the first three months of this year.
Jab policy allows wealthy choice
The Australian Government’s ‘No Jab, No Pay’ vaccination policy may disproportionately impact low-income families, new research suggests.