Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Understanding internal clocks could help night shift workers remain more alert while on duty.
Fire report finds female issues
A report on equality in SA fire services has revealed bullying and harassment of female officers.
Pollution killing millions
New estimates say air pollution is responsible for up to 8.8 million extra deaths around the world each year.
Big bill for Solomon spill
Experts are counting the cost of an oil spill from a bulk carrier run aground in the Solomon Islands.
Builders charged over NT fall
NT WorkSafe has charged two construction companies after a worker was seriously injured falling from the roof of a primary school in Darwin.
Comcare expands claim options
Comcare has introduced new claims service options for some government agencies.
John Holland faces OHS case
Construction company John Holland and two contractors are facing federal work health and safety charges.
Lacrosse payout tops $5.7m
Apartment owners at Melbourne's Lacrosse tower have been awarded over $5.7 million in damages after a flammable cladding fire.
Police DNA bill questioned
Civil libertarians want to stop a bill that allows Victorian police to take DNA from suspects, including children, without a warrant.
Fatal lifestyle links studied
Around a third of death and disability in Australia is due to unhealthy lifestyles, a new study says.
Research denies jab fear
There is more evidence that the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination does not increase the risk for autism.
Lead levels rise in SA town
New data shows the number of Port Pirie children with “harmful” levels of lead in their blood has more than doubled since 2017.
State fined over stadium fall
The WA Government agency that operates HBF Stadium has been fined $90,000 over the death of a worker.
Theme park rules tightened
Queensland has introduced tougher safety rules for amusement rides after the deaths of four people at Dreamworld.
Principals report high school violence
Almost half of all school principals were threatened with violence in 2018.
Three hit in ANSTO spill
Three staff at a government nuclear facility have been decontaminated after a chemical spill.
Coal dust diseases rise
Health advocates say almost 20 new diagnoses of coal dust diseases have emerged in Queensland workers in the last fortnight.
Redress hold-outs revealed
Over 100 institutions have been implored to join the National Redress Scheme for victims of child sexual abuse.
Darwin PFAS report finds "disregard"
Darwin Airport has been accused of disregarding measures to prevent toxic PFAS chemicals flowing into waterways.
Cases uncovered in silicosis review
An official review has found close to 100 Queensland workers have contracted the potentially deadly lung disease silicosis.
Review backs safe basis
An independent review has found Australia’s model work safety laws are operating as intended.