Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
The Fair Work Ombudsmen (FWO) has found Uber drivers are not employees.
Mesh inventor slammed
A gynaecologist and inventor of transvaginal mesh devices has been found guilty of professional misconduct.
WA cops seek AI edge
WA Police are turning to AI for digital evidence, hoping to massively reduce investigation times.
Student safety assessed
The Federal Government wants new measures to ensure the physical safety of international students.
Local Roundup claim launched
A Melbourne gardener has launched legal action against Monsanto in Australia’s first Roundup lawsuit.
Report causes spill concern
Restrictions are in place and urgent upgrades are planned for one of Melbourne’s largest dams.
NT launches silica sweep
NT WorkSafe is visiting dozens of businesses to highlight the risk of silica exposure to their workers.
QLD to challenge solar ruling
Queensland’s Supreme Court has ruled new solar power laws are invalid.
Tiler told to repay compo
A Victorian roof tiler has been ordered to repay more than $80,000 in compensation payments after it was discovered he continued working.
Experts reflect on flu rise
Flu cases this year are occurring at a rate three to four times higher than normal.
Boat regulation probed
A senate hearing has heard maritime safety standards are being compromised because the peak regulator is too busy.
Earthquake linked to exploration
An international review has found high-pressure water injection from geothermal exploration caused South Korea's Pohang earthquake in November 2017.
Gender split in temperature tests
New research suggests women perform better on maths and verbal tests at higher room temperatures than men.
QUT takes on concussion study
The US Department of Defence is funding a concussion study in Queensland.
Safety concerns at NT mine
A major union has accused Rio Tinto of “putting production over safety” at a Northern Territory mine.
Tasmanian EDs slammed
Tasmania's health system is severely compromising patient safety, the state's auditor-general says.