Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Opponents are mounting against Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel’s ideas for AI regulation.
Poison stats show demographic difference
New figures show poisoning remains a significant public health problem in Australia, and that it differs between age groups.
Robo-car health effects checked
A new survey has revealed some of the challenges on the way to fully-automated driving.
Some smoke risks unknown
Researchers say most people are still not aware of the full danger of smoking.
Boozy demands studied
A study of 62 men suggests drinking may make them more persistent in their demands for sex.
Accreditation issues at SA hospitals
Two leading South Australian hospitals have been put on notice to fix concerning workloads and their "lacking and unsettling" governance structure for interns.
ACT considers tighter requirements
The ACT Government is looking at mandatory licensing exams for builders.
Building blitz leads to big fines
A construction industry safety blitz in NSW has revealed widespread safety failures.
Chemical sensitivities mapped
A new study has found a range of common household chemicals are making people sick.
Defence charged over injured recruits
A government agency has been charged after two army recruits suffered severe electric shocks during a training exercise.
Union making legal moves
The CFMMEU is hoping to use the Fair Work Act to scrap conditions for the $2.8 billion Sydney Metro Project.
Child redress scheme starts
The national redress scheme for victims of child sexual abuse is now open.
Cigarette laws upheld in WTO win
Australia has emerged victorious from a major trade dispute over tobacco packaging laws.
Asthma storm inquiry begins
A coronial inquest has begun reviewing the deaths of 10 people in a thunderstorm asthma event in 2016.
Wellbeing tops big firms' concerns
Deloitte says the world’s top energy and resources companies rate wellbeing as the most important priority.
Asbestos concerns from Alcoa explosion
The owner of the former Anglesea power plant will try to demolish it for a second time, after its first attempt failed.
NSW announces retirement overhaul
A new code of conduct has been outlined for retirement villages in NSW.
Vaccine scheme brings results
A targeted vaccine program has helped close a health gap for Indigenous kids.
Mount Isa lead levels high
Mount Isa children are still living with dangerously high levels of lead in their blood.