Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Allergy study finds info gap
A new review says Australia is unprepared for climate change impact on allergies.
Fossil fuel fumes rise
Stats show global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have risen sharply for the second year in a row.
Climate shifts counted
New research suggests workers will have to start before dawn to beat the heat of climate change at the end of the century.
PFAS probe calls for compensation
A federal parliamentary inquiry has called for financial compensation for residents affected by PFAS contamination.
Safe Work issues storage guide
Safe Work Australia has released a new chemical storage guide for workplaces.
Unions slam NSW move
Unions say they are being inappropriately blocked from political campaigning in NSW.
Vic launches falling blitz
Victorian inspectors are focusing on the risk of falls during construction work over the festive season.
Medical jet lands in WA
The Royal Flying Doctor Service will soon treat patients on advanced medical jets.
Mental trauma in Nauru report
New evidence shows extreme mental health suffering on Nauru due to ...
Authority issues tap warning
Experts say Australian taps should be run for at least 30 seconds in the morning to avoid exposure to lead.
Corruption dubbed "fringe issue"
The Federal Government says it is working on its own anti-corruption watchdog.
Possible police fine aimed at safety
The South Australian police force is facing charges over the “tragic” workplace death of a woman who was trapped in a freezer.
Air pollution linked to kids' disability
Australian-led research has found air pollution may increase the risk of intellectual disabilities in kids.
Army issues uncovered
A secret report has revealed huge problems faced by Australian forces in their invasion of Iraq.
Implant reports reveal deadly toll
A massive international investigation has revealed a shocking number of medical device-related deaths.
Legionella bug found across QLD
Over half of Queensland's hospitals and aged care centres have tested positive for legionella bacteria.
Pregabalin misuse rising
Ambulance calls for misuse of an anti-epileptic drug called have increased tenfold in Victoria since 2012.
Unions consider casual case
Industrial Relations Minister Kelly O'Dwyer has called on the Federal Court to wrap up an important casual worker test case.