Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Psychological claim framework released
Safety authorities have issued new guidance for the management of psychological injury claims.
Exxon considers expensive effort
ExxonMobil could buy up contaminated farmland near the Longford gas plant.
Tasmania deals with fruit fly fear
Tasmanian biosecurity workers have suspended fumigation activities after four staff fell ill.
Australia slips on corruption tally
Australia has been ranked 13th least corrupt in the new global corruption index.
Alcohol aggression mapped
Brain scans have been used to help understand why people often become aggressive and violent after drinking alcohol.
Court rules on union fine funding
The High Court of Australia says CFMEU officials can be ordered to pay penalties out of their own pocket.
State boosts health safety
The Victorian Government has put up $7 million to help keep frontline health workers safe.
WA seeks FIFO mental health input
Authorities in WA want feedback on a draft code of practice for fly-in fly-out (FIFO) mental health.
Health data used for flu alarm
Australian computer scientists are working on a flu forecasting tool ...
Morwell gets heritage nod
The asbestos-riddled old Morwell Power Station and briquette factory has been granted heritage listing.
New flu jabs offered
The Federal Government is providing two new “enhanced” flu vaccines for free to people aged over 65.
Woodside rolls out patrol 'bots
Woodside Energy is testing semi-autonomous robots for patrolling and inspecting its liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations.
Five years of farm harm tallied
A new report shows almost 22,000 people were hospitalised due to a farm-related injury in the five years from 2010 to 2015.
HSU wants big ambo boost
The NSW ambulance union says it needs 1,000 new paramedics to address serious safety issues.
AHRC wants ethical tech
Australian authorities have launched a project to make sure human rights are embedded within new technologies.
Linc case hears safety warnings
A court has heard Linc Energy workers were told to drink milk and eat yoghurt to protect their stomachs from acid.
Summit highlights parents' cyber role
Youth mental health experts say parents must help their kids deal with cyber bullying, and need more assistance in doing so.