Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
A Brisbane company director has been jailed for a year and fined $1 million over a workplace death.
New funds for child safety
The Government has put up $10 million to improve the tools to keep Australian children safe online.
Pharmacies arm users with safety
Australian pharmacies have started selling pill testing kits over the counter.
"Idiot" MP apologises
A Federal Government minister has apologised for doing something "inappropriate" to a female Defence officer.
Respect training aimed at unis
A new respectful relationships program has been created for university students.
ACT health review released
The ACT Government has released an interim report from its review of public health services.
Long safety case ends in fine
A Victorian port operator has been fined $475,000 for threatening workers over their safety concerns.
Opal Tower issues aired
Insiders have exposed apparent flaws in the construction of Sydney’s Opal Tower.
SafeWork posts farm help clips
SafeWork SA has created a series of videos to improve safety and awareness in the agriculture industry.
Asylum health panel formed
The Federal Government has set up a review panel for asylum seekers being transferred on medical grounds.
Dam spill kills over 65
Dozens are dead and hundreds are missing after a tailings dam burst at a Brazilian mine.
Dairy safety audited
Close to half of all Queensland dairies have no written work safety policy in place.
Neurotoxin spotted in NSW
Researchers have found significant levels of the neurotoxin BMAA in NSW water supplies.
BHP counts derailment costs
BHP says having to remotely derail a train led to a $US600 million drop in iron ore production.
Daily sunscreen suggested
Authorities recommend everyone apply sunscreen daily as part of a regular morning routine.