Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
The NSW Government is giving all schoolgirls the option of wearing shorts and pants instead of skirts and dresses.
PFAS probe hears of "living hell"
Residents in PFAS-affected areas have described their lives as a “living hell”.
Manslaughter laws probed
A Senate inquiry is looking at the legal response to industrial deaths in Australia.
Ambulance bills to be reviewed
Ambulance Victoria will review its debt collection processes after claims it has “unethically” pursued bills.
Future Fund ethics questioned
The federal Future Fund is reportedly benefiting from widespread underpayment and exploitation ...
My Health 'opt-in' movement grows
Politicians appear to be turning against the My Health Record scheme, something both major parties have backed in the past.
Sun study shows screen benefit
Australians who regularly use sunscreen in childhood can reduce their risk of developing melanoma by 40 per cent, new research shows.
Tech heads sign robo-pledge
Leaders of the tech world have signed a global pledge against autonomous weapons.
Slavery study finds thousands bonded
Reports say there are about 15,000 people living in some form of slavery in Australia.
PFAS pushed as federal issue
A new submission to a federal inquiry says PFAS contamination could be much more widespread than previously believed.
SafeWork NSW marks Farm Safety Week
This week is national Farm Safety Week, a time to shine a light on the issues facing one of Australia’s highest risk industries.
WA firies get new gear
Western Australian firefighters will soon receive $8.7 million in funding for a crew-cab protection program.
ACEM issues access warning
Authorities say deteriorating conditions at some EDs are putting patients’ health and safety at risk.
Asbestos subsidy proposed
Experts have proposed a tax on building materials to fund the removal of asbestos.
Offshore oil issues aired
The offshore petroleum regulator has been accused of failing to keep workers safe.
Robo-train makes long run
Rio Tinto has marked the first delivery of iron ore ‘pit-to-port’ by an autonomous train.
US case ends in talcum payout
A jury in the US has awarded over $6 billion ($US4.7 billion) in damages to 22 women and their families after claims that asbestos in Johnson & Johnson talcum powder contributed to their ovarian cancer.
Tap contamination to continue
Brass fittings and taps that can leave lead in drinking water are being sold nationwide.
Frozen food recall launched
Authorities have issued a recall of frozen vegetables due to listeria fears.
Hunter Valley mine winding down
Yancoal has announced over 200 employees will be stood down or re-deployed from the Austar coal mine in NSW.
NT WorkSafe up for review
The NT Government has launched a six-month independent review of NT WorkSafe.