Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
A taskforce has found as many as 12,000 Queensland buildings could contain flammable cladding.
Rio moving on robo-rail
Rio Tinto’s autonomous train network in the Pilbara has gained safety approval.
Senate reports on climate threat
A Senate inquiry has dubbed climate change a “current and existential national security risk” to Australia.
Outrage over paramedic assault ruling
The Victorian Government is considering new measures to protect paramedics.
Tweet sacking case continues
Comcare is appealing a ruling that found an Immigration Department worker’s sacking for critical tweets was unlawful.
FIFO study finds stress
Over a quarter of FIFO workers from have reported high or very high psychological distress ...
Mount Lyell inquiry continues
An OHS manager has defended the response to a fatal incident at Tasmania’s Mount Lyell mine in 2013.
Offices urged to reduce strain
New research suggests workplaces could prevent up to 14 per cent of new cases of common mental illness ...
SafeWork faces inquiry
SafeWork SA will face a public inquiry into its practices, policies and procedures following several serious complaints.
Big fine levelled at Linc
Gas company Linc Energy has been fined a record $4.5 million for causing serious environmental harm.
Panel denies PFAS risks
An expert panel has found there is limited or no evidence to link exposure to PFAS chemicals with human disease.
Department charged over NT death
NT WorkSafe has charged a government department over the death of a Darwin musician.
Soldier study spots dementia link
A study of over 350,000 US soldiers has linked traumatic brain injury with an increased risk of dementia.
Council questions mine rehab
A South Australian council has slammed the rehabilitation of coal-fired power stations and their ash dams.
Mental issues end up in ED
Advocates say an alarming number of children are going to emergency departments due to a mental health crisis.
Telstra responds to cable fail
An inquiry has been launched after a lightning strike knocked out triple-0 services.
CDP scheme criticised
The Federal Government’s remote work-for-the-dole scheme has been labelled ineffective and potentially harmful.