Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
COVID cut reviewed
A new study finds global life expectancy declined by 1.6 years during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Building rules bring risks
WA’s attempt to streamline planning laws could heighten the risk of misconduct, according to its CCC commissioner.
Councils fear safety charges
Local governments are concerned about new workplace laws for volunteer firefighters.
Qantas fined for COVID action
Qantas has been fined $250,000 in a historic work health and safety conviction.
SA issues heat warning
High temperatures have prompted a SafeWork SA warning to employers to enact their hot weather policy or take appropriate measures to avoid heat-related harm to workers.
Stone laws coming soon
WorkSafe Queensland is reminding operators that an engineered stone ban come into effect from 1 July 2024.
AFP discontent continues
Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers are gearing up for potentially unprecedented industrial action.
Gas fire cuts off Gladstone
Authorities have responded after a fire cut gas supplies to the industrial city of Gladstone.
School inquiry makes grim findings
An inquiry has revealed decades of failures in Victoria’s child protection system.
Senator to lead DV probe
Former senator Natasha Stott Despoja has been appointed as the Royal Commissioner to lead South Australia’s inquiry into Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence.
Authorities tackling asbestos issue
Authorities continue to grapple with an asbestos mulch contamination crisis.
Boycott appeal backed
The Full Federal Court has upheld appeals by the CFMEU and J Hutchinson Pty Ltd against a prior judgement ...
Pollution linked to brain effect
Tiny particles in air pollution have been linked to the development of Alzheimer’s.
Psychological trends mapped
Safe Work Australia has released new findings on the state of psychological health within workplaces.
Tech drives disaster platform
Experts have launched a new online platform to improve disaster preparedness using community-sourced data ...
Builder faces big fine
A prominent Tasmanian construction company faces over a million dollars in penalties after a safety breach that resulted in severe injuries.